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Introducing the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in education and developing young people’s decision-making ability: Exploring the issues for educational psychologists
2018-11-01 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
Non-members £240
Society members £150
This workshop focuses specifically in applying the MCA in relation to educational decisions.

It introduces the MCA principles, including concepts and language, defines capacity and to lack capacity, and discusses when and how to undertake capacity assessments, including an EP’s role in relation to undertaking a capacity assessment on behalf of another education professional.
Participation in the workshop will help EPs become secure in their knowledge of the MCA principles and processes to assist integrating this into everyday practice, which is fundamental when working with young people aged 16 – 25 years. It will enable EPs to provide MCA training to other education professionals as well as working in partnership with education professionals and parents to enable children and young people to make their own decisions.

Safeguarding Children & Young People: Every psychologist’s responsibility
2018-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Stranmillis University College, Conference Hall - Main Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
The BPS launched a model of understanding this complex and challenging area. Our conference shall consider the model through the following presentations:
Safeguarding Children and Young People: Every Psychologist’s Responsibility. ‘Thinking the Unthinkable’
Dr Liz McMonagle, AFBPs, one of the document’s authors
Alienation Appraisals Mediate the Relationships between Childhood Trauma and Multiple Markers of Posttraumatic Stress
Dr Ryan Mitchell, Southern Trust
Policing Incidents of Domestic Abuse Involving Children: Children and Police Officer’s Experiences
Dr Annemarie Millar, School of Social Sciences, education and Social Work QUB
Shame and Guilt in Non-offending Parents of Children who have been Sexually Abused
Dr Dympna Browne, Belfast Trust

Thrive Approach Immersive Pathway (childhood years)
2018-10-22 09:00 - 2018-10-26 17:00 | Hannah’s at Seale-Hayne Campus, Howton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6NQ, United Kingdom
A 5 day course for therapists and educational psychologists who have counselling experience within the education sector, but no previous knowledge of the Thrive Approach; a prerequisite for applying for the Thrive Trainers course.
The course will build on your prior knowledge of: the development and functioning of the brain and nervous system, the principles of attachment theory, key strategies for building supportive relationships, the role of the arts, play and creativity in supporting social and emotional development.

DECP pre-training event
2018-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
The Division of Educational and Child Psychology are pleased to announce a pre-training event for individuals interested in finding out more about a career in educational psychology. The aim of the day is to explore the training route to becoming an educational psychologist, find out about the role and have the opportunity to ask questions to current trainees and educational psychologists.

Do you want to train to be an Educational Psychologist?
2018-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Building 2, St David's Park, Job's Well Road, Carmarthan, SA31 3HB, United Kingdom
This will provide:
A chance to talk to the tutors and current trainees
Details about the programme
Information about the selection process
Everything we can tell you that could be important for you to make the decision to apply to Cardiff.

Using the SCERTS framework to guide priorities for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2018-10-18 09:00 - 2018-10-19 16:00 | Cedar Court Hotel, Lindley Moor Road, Ainley Top, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3RH, United Kingdom
This course will provide an overview of the SCERTS framework, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational approach designed for children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). This model is not exclusive of other approaches and methodologies, but rather provides a framework for those who are seeking guidelines for implementing a comprehensive educational plan that is based on our knowledge of the core developmental challenges faced by children with ASC and their family. Guidelines for helping children progress through the stages of becoming a competent social communicator will be provided, along with strategies for determining meaningful, purposeful, and motivating goals based upon a child’s developmental stage and family priorities.
Day 1 is for any professionals who are interested in supporting children and young people with ASC in a child and family centered way who want to use an up to date and excellent model of practice which can be tailored to a child or young person’s particular needs and styles of learning.
Day 2 builds upon day 1 and is focused on identifying essential environmental supports for each development stage (before words, emerging language, and conversational stages), developing an action plan and implementing SCERTS. Case studies will be reviewed to practice assessment, writing goals and designing interventions.
Day 2 attendance is for professionals who plan and deliver interventions for children and young people.
Day 1&2 £260, Day 1 only £150

Emotion Coaching
2018-10-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Royal Forest Centre, Dockham Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2DB, United Kingdom
Emotion Coaching has been found to help children regulate, improve and take ownership of their behaviour as well as better understand their emotions. It can also help practitioners to be more sensitive to the needs of children, create more consistent ‘responses’ to behaviour, feel more ‘in control’ during incidents, and promotes positive relationships between adults and children.
Course Outcomes:

Awareness of the theoretical basis for Emotion Coachi
Understanding of different emotional styles relevant to Emotion Coachi
Understanding and experience of the techniques involved in Emotion Coachin
Have the skills to respond more sensitively and consistently to behaviour
Reduce frequency of ‘problem’ behaviours in school

Narrative approaches in professional practice conference
2018-10-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5RH, United Kingdom
£180 ‘early bird’ rate until 1st July
A one-day conference for psychology, mental health, education and social care professionals wanting learn more about integrating narrative therapy approaches into everyday professional practice.
Keynote speakers

Hugh Fox, Trainer and Consultant, Founding Director of the Institute of Narrative Therapy
Dr Charmian Hobbs, Educational Psychologist, Narrative Therapist

Tree of Life Training Workshop
2018-10-15 09:00 - 2018-10-16 17:00 | University of East London, Stratford Campus, Water Lane, London, E15 4LZ, United Kingdom
Prices start from £109.
This two-day workshop with be an introduction to Tree of Life, specifically for practitioners. The training is relevant for all practitioners wishing to use the Tree of Life in their work, with an opportunity to develop skills in working with the methodology. The training covers the following areas:

Foundations and the history of Tree of Life
Narrative Therapy and Imbeleko principles that inform the Tree of Life Methodology
Four parts of the Tree of Life Methodology with practical experiential exercises

People who complete the course can start using the methodology in their work. An option for signing up for Skype supervision with Ncazelo Ncube is available.
Who is the course intended for?
All professionals looking to use this technique in their practice, including those who work in the NHS, private practice as well as in community organisations, not-for-profits. It is open to both BPS and non-BPS members, and we expect it maybe of particular interest to Narrative Therapists.

Educational and Child Psychology Debate
2018-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Lower Ground Lecture Theatre, 26 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0AP, United Kingdom
South East, East & London Consortium (SEEL) Educational and Child Psychology (ECP) event.
This event is the first in a series run at UCL to address key topics within Educational Psychology. The series aims to bring together educational psychologists for discussion and debate.
Experts in the field will contribute their views on the question, before opening up the debate to all.
Our first seminar will debate the key topical question: ‘Do EPs need to know about neuropsychology?’

Do you want to train to be an Educational Psychologist?
2018-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Cardiff University Centre for Human Development Science, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Responding to Trauma: contributions from across psychology
2018-10-05 10:00 - 15:30 | Souter Theatre, A. K. Bell Library, York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP, United Kingdom
Open to BPS members only.
This interdivisional event looks at trauma through a selection of topics presented from the perspectives of clinical, forensic, health, occupational and counselling psychology.
Speakers include Adam Mahoney, Dr Zoe Chouliara, Dr Noreen Tehrani, Dr Liza Morton and Dr Sandra Ferguson who will cover:

The impact of adverse childhood and lifetime experiences for individuals in prisons, the challenges this presents and future directions.
The clinical implications of trust for recovering from trauma and adversity
Dealing with workplace trauma and the benefits of knowing about this for psychologists from different backgrounds
Preventing medical trauma for people living with a heart condition from birth – polyvagal theory perspective
Steps towards a Trauma informed Scotland and the role of psychologists from different areas of practice in this

Therapeutic Storywriting Training
2018-10-01 09:30 - 15:30 | 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EA, United Kingdom
An accredited 3 day training course to support children with emotional, social and behavioural needs through their own storywriting.
1st October 2018
29th October 2018
26th November 2018

Annual Conference of Scottish Educational Psychologists
2018-09-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Celtic Park Football Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, G40 3RE, United Kingdom
Non-members £112
Members £84
Informing Practice in Scottish Educational Psychology: How do we add value to National Priorities?

Annual conference for Scottish Educational Psychologists with an emphasis on the unique contribution the profession makes to national priorities in Scottish Education, with specific reference to Closing the PRAG and raising attainment.

Developing sensory interventions and therapeutic spaces for C&YP
2018-09-26 09:30 - 15:30 | 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EA, United Kingdom
Children and young people with sensory processing difficulties may find everyday experiences unpleasant or even overwhelming. This can leave school staff disempowered and anxious, especially when the child or young person does not respond to their attempts to regulate. This full day workshop aims to provide up-to-date information in relation to emotional regulation, sensory processing, sensory interventions and therapeutic spaces.

4th Community Psychology Festival
2018-09-23 09:00 - 2018-09-24 17:00 | The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS, United Kingdom
Community psychology is a branch of applied psychology that highlights the detrimental effects of systemic inequality, austerity and competitive individualism on mental health and wellbeing. The Community Psychology Festival aims to provide a friendly, inclusive and accessible alternative to an academic conference.
Jointly hosted by University of Hertfordshire and the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Community Psychology Festival celebrates work by psychologists, communities and voluntary organisations to showcase diverse initiatives that fit with the community psychology ethos and themes.
Prices are dependent on membership and days at the conference. Please refer to the website for more details.

Trauma and Attachment Network: Attachment and the practitioner self
2018-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | The Battleaxes, Bristol Road, Wraxall, BS48 1LQ, United Kingdom
The first Trauma and Attachment Network will be held at The Battleaxes in Wraxall (near Bristol) on 16 April 2018. Further network meetings will be held on Monday 18 June and Monday 17 September.
Each network meeting will include some input from a professional working within the field of attachment/trauma, and then time for questions and focused discussion. It will provide a brilliant opportunity to network with practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds.
Attendance at the network is free although small contributions will be welcomed to cover the cost of the venue and refreshments. You are welcome to stay for dinner afterwards (menu available on the Battleaxes website).
Session Themes:
16 April: An Introduction to and Discussion of the DMM Model of Attachment (Richard Devine, Social Worker)
18 June: A Critical Exploration of Attachment and Implications for Practice (Dr Will Shield, Educational Psychologist)
17 September: Attachment and the Practitioner Self (Dr Rachael Hayes, Educational Psychologist)

Orkney residential initial training course in Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
2018-09-17 09:00 - 2018-09-24 17:00 | Merchants House / Fishermans Cottage, 20-24 Alfred Street,, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3DF, United Kingdom
Prices vary according to accommodation selected.
4th annual Orkney residential initial training course (ITC) in Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for bringing about change in relationships – in families, schools, residential settings etc. All-inclusive accommodation, all meals home cooked using local produce, single or shared rooms in beautifully restored seafront house in Stromness, Orkney’s prettiest port. The week delivers the AVIGuk-accredited ITC (following which trainees go on to supervised practice), including plentiful free time to explore Orkney’s rich nature, culture and world-class heritage sites.

Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference: Enhancing wellbeing in education
2018-09-14 09:00 - 2018-09-15 15:00 | Wolfson College, University of Oxford, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UD, United Kingdom
The 2018 BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference theme will focus on enhancing wellbeing in education.

Developing Resilience
2018-09-12 09:30 - 16:00 | 4-6 Commercial Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EA, United Kingdom
This 2-day psychology course will focus not only on how to nurture resilience in children through cultivating nurturing environments, but also on how to promote resilience through the teaching of key capabilities and coping skills

It is suitable for all primary, secondary and special school staff wishing to develop their knowledge and skills to promote resilience in children and young people.

12/09/18
12/12/18

Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2018
2018-09-12 09:00 - 2018-09-14 16:30 | Crowne Plaze Liverpool City Centre, 2 St Nicholas Place, Liverpool, L3 1QW, United Kingdom
The Developmental Section Annual Conference 2018 will provide a forum for dissemination, discussion, and debate in relation to a range of cutting-edge issues attracting attention from academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.

Prices are dependent on membership and days at the conference. Please refer to the website for more details.

Video Interaction Guidance: Initial Training Course (ITC)
2018-09-10 09:30 - 2018-09-11 16:30 | City Hall, College Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TR, United Kingdom
This course is the starting place for any practitioner wishing to progress to become an accredited VIG practitioner. Following this training further supervision from an acccredited supervisor is required to become an accredited VIG practitioner. More information about requirements of VIG training can be found on AVIGuk website.
This two day training will teach you about the theory and evidence-base underpinning VIG, the process of VIG and enable you to begin practising skills required of VIG delivery.
To book please email tradingwithschools@bristol.gov.uk

A day in the life of a trainee educational psychologist
2018-07-27 10:30 - 16:30 | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
Save the date in your diary for this years ‘A day in the life of a TEP’ event.
We will have:

Presentations: Based on a piece of individual, group or systemic work
TEP Toolkit: Short presentations of our favourite resources
Discussion groups: Based on topics within educational psychology

For the third year, the TEP Associate Group of the Division of Educational and Child Psychology are organising an informal conference for TEPs. The aim of the day is to share knowledge, discuss key topics within our profession and meet Trainees from a range of universities.
Booking for the event will be available within the next few months (a link will be added below when it becomes available) but make sure to save the date in your diary!
If you are interested in presenting a piece of work (around 30 minutes in length), have a resource that you would like to talk about (5-10 minutes) or would like to propose a topic for the discussion groups, we would love to hear from you.

Emotion coaching
2018-07-16 10:00 - 2018-07-17 16:00 | Stockton Sixth Form College, Bishopton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, TS19 0QD, United Kingdom
Students – £225
3 or more people from one organisation – £240 p/p

This two day training is run by founders of Emotion Coaching UK and gives delegates the opportunity to learn more about the theory and practice behind Emotion Coaching. Topics included:

recent neuroscientific research behind emotions including the stress response system
attachment awareness and behaviours
how to be an effective Emotion Coaching practitioner
meta-emotion philosophy

This training satisfies the training element of the Emotion Coaching Practitioner Trainer quality mark.

Parental alienation - recognition and understanding
2018-07-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Saltash Guildhall, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Devon, PL12 6JQ, United Kingdom
Tailored training on parental alienation, theoretical base and understanding; recognition and intervention.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

WISC V and WIAT III Workshop
2018-07-13 10:30 - 13:00 | The Ed Psych Practice, 23 Harcourt Street, London, W1H 4HJ, United Kingdom
The primary aim of the workshop is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to use, interpret and report the results of the WISC-V and WIAT – III using Q interactive and paper versions.

Advanced skills in dynamic assessment
2018-07-13 09:00 - 16:30 | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
This workshop is designed to develop educational psychologists’ existing skills in dynamic assessment, specifically through the means of using a video-enhanced feedback approach. The digital feedback approach will be demonstrated as an effective means of feeding back the results of dynamic assessment in such a way as to promote the potential success of a subsequent intervention plan.
This workshop will consider this unique combination of dynamic assessment and video-enhanced feedback using real-life case studies as a basis for practical activities. The training is suitable for those who have attended previous dynamic assessment training and who wish to develop their existing skills further using video and evidence-based outcomes.
Book by contacting Fraser Lauchlanor visit the website. Early Bird deadline is 22nd June.

Improving learning through dynamic assessment
2018-07-12 09:00 - 16:30 | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
This one-day training is an invaluable opportunity for all educational psychologists and related professionals interested in improving their practice skills in dynamic assessment with one of the world leaders in this field.
The training will illustrate the practical approach outlined in Improving Learning in Dynamic Assessment using multimedia to show how the resource materials can be applied to real life cases.
Book by contacting Fraser Lauchlan or visit the website. Early Bird Rate deadline is 22nd June

Working with Bilingual Children: a workshop for educational psychologists
2018-07-11 09:00 - 16:00 | BPS London Office, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE, United Kingdom
This one-day training is an invaluable opportunity for all educational psychologists interested in improving their knowledge and expertise in bilingualism with one of the world leaders in this field.
The training will cover background theory, up-to-date research, and will consider practical implications for educational psychologists working with the increasingly large population of bilingual children that live in the UK.

At the heart of learning: approaches that work in supporting mental health and wellbeing in education
2018-07-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Northwood Lane, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EG, United Kingdom
A conference for senior leaders and practitioners supporting mental health in schools, for those that have a pastoral and SEND role in educational settings and those supporting adopted and looked after children.
From whole school social, emotional learning to supporting individual complex trauma, this conference will equip colleagues in supporting children and young people in education across the age range. Key note talks will be followed by a choice of interactive workshops.
Keynote speakers:
Professor Sue Roffey
Sheila Burton
Dr Val Brooks
