All children face difficult times in life sooner or later, from falling out with school friends and struggling in a particular class, to death in the family – and many other things besides.
Whether you are a parent, carer, grandparent, teacher or mentor, you want to support the children in your care, but knowing what to do or say can be tricky. Should you bring it up at all, or let it be? Is the old saying “least said, soonest mended” true? Will discussing a problem create yet another? What should you do if they become distressed or angry?
In this practical and accessible masterclass with the clinical psychologists Dr Jane Gilmour and Dr Bettina Hohnen, you will discover evidence based strategies to help you to communicate in difficult moments.
Evidence shows that naming hard feelings (like sadness or worry), articulating thoughts and talking through challenging experiences can help to resolve them. This type of discussion improves long-term wellbeing, provides opportunities for life lessons, develops new skills and builds resilience. You will discover the tools to create the kind of environment that encourages honesty and acceptance, and you will also gain expert tips on how to engage young people in discussion, and learn how to know what to say and what not to say, using real-life scenarios.
This course is for …
Parents
Carers
Grandparents
Teachers
Social workers
Course content
The science of communication
The power of relationships
The link between emotions and wellbeing
Communication strategies tailored for developing brains
A tool kit for communication
Practical solutions for when things go wrong
Don’t give up: it’s a work in progress
Discussion and questions
Tutor profile
Jane Gilmour is a consultant clinical psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital and a UCL MSc programme director. She lectures on neuropsychology, neurodevelopmental conditions and therapeutic issues and has an extensive academic publishing record. Her broadcast experience includes regular appearances on BBC ews, BBC Radio 4 (Woman’s Hour), BBC Radio 5 and BBC World Service, as well as other national television and radio networks. She has written or contributed to pieces on young people’s wellbeing for the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Times and the Times Educational Supplement. In 2019, she published (with Bettina Hohnen and Tara Murphy) the bestselling book The Incredible Teenage Brain Book (Everything You Need To Know to Unlock a Teen’s Potential) for parents and teachers. Her most recent book is How to Have Incredible Conversations with Your Child.
Bettina Hohnen is a clinical psychologist, author and presenter working in the field of child and family mental health. Driven by her passion for the topic, she works with families, schools, organisations and the government to embed an evidence-based understanding of what helps young people to thrive. Bettina’s prestigious academic credentials and ongoing work as a lecturer across UCL give her the skills to understand neuroscience and psychological science. Her books The Incredible Teenage Brain (2019 with Jane Gilmour and Tara Murphy) and How To Have Incredible Conversations with Your Child (2020 with Jane Gilmour) are invaluable resources for adults wanting to understand and communicate better with young people.
Details
Date: Wednesday 9 November 2022
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm (GMT)
Price: £49 (plus £2.83 booking fee) or £61.04 (plus £3.38 booking fee) with a copy of How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child
This masterclass is available globally. See this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CET | 10.30am PST | 1.30pm EST
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