🧠 Understanding Trauma Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory
🌱 A Live Webinar for Parents & Professionals Supporting Children
📅 Monday, 6 May 2025 | 🕡 6.30 – 7.30pm (GMT)
- 🎥 Recording available afterwards so you can access in your own time and at your own pace
- Lifetime access
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CPD certificate
🔍 "What if we stopped asking, 'What's wrong with this child?' and started asking, 'What happened to this child?'"
Children’s trauma is often misunderstood... but beneath the surface, it’s often a nervous system in survival mode. This live one-hour webinar offers a trauma-informed approach to understanding children’s behaviour, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory and the pioneering work of Dr Stephen Porges and Gabor Mate.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, social worker or carer, you'll come away with a powerful new lens through which to see and support the children in your life.
🧩 What You’ll Learn
✅ Understand how trauma affects the developing nervous system
✅ Explore Polyvagal Theory and its practical application in daily interactions
✅ Recognise anger not as bad behaviour, but as a protective response
✅ Support emotional regulation with connection and safety
✅ Build co-regulation and trust through relational strategies
✅ Prevent emotional outbursts with proactive, compassionate techniques
👩🏫 Who Is This For?
This webinar is ideal for:
- Parents & foster carers
- Primary & secondary teachers
- SNAs & early years educators
- Psychologists, therapists, social workers & youth workers
- Anyone supporting children who show signs of anger, anxiety or emotional dysregulation
🎟️ How It Works
- Join us live on Zoom: Monday 6 May, 6.30-7.30pm
- Can’t make it live? A recording will be sent to all registered participants
- Includes two downloadable PDFs (a reflective sheet and a strategies document)
- CPD certificate of attendance available on request
💬 What Past Attendees Say
"Such a helpful shift in how I see my students’ behaviour. I wish every teacher could do this!" Primary school teacher, 2024
"I finally feel I have tools to connect with my child in a meaningful way." Parent, 2024
"One of the most informative and compassionate sessions I’ve attended this year." Social care worker, 2022
🎫 Book Your Place Now
Spots are limited – secure yours today and take the first step towards a trauma-informed approach to behaviour and connection.
Your instructor
As the Clinical Director of the Child Psychology Institute and a respected Health Psychologist, Dr. Lorraine Lynch brings to the table a wealth of experience working closely with children and their families. Her in-depth doctoral research at London Metropolitan University delved into understanding the world of children with Dyspraxia/DCD through their parents' eyes, laying a foundation for her commitment to child well-being. Beyond her academic accolades and substantial clinical background in both the private and public health sectors, Dr. Lorraine is a recognised pioneer in social innovation, with a focus on digital health and children's wellness initiatives – a testament to her drive to make a tangible difference.
Her passion for fostering resilience in young minds does not end in professional circles; it's rooted deeply in her personal life as a mother of three, which allows her to integrate lived experiences with expert knowledge. Dr. Lorraine's approach in the "Calm & Confident: Helping Kids Navigate Anger" course is not only research-informed but infused with a heartfelt dedication to equipping children with the skills to transform anger into constructive self-expression. Harnessing the potency of her award-winning resources and books, she is poised to guide and inspire both you and the children you support on this transformative journey towards emotional intelligence and self-mastery.
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