Training and Consultation
Patricia has carried out extensive training in a variety of settings including psychological services, schools, parental workshops, colleges, universities and businesses.
A needs analysis is always carried out before training to ensure that each training event meets the desired objectives. An evaluation is carried out at the end of any event and a summary of outcomes shared with stakeholders.
Below is an example of some of the topics that Patricia can cover in training events.
Promoting Positive Health in the Workplace
Attachment, trauma and brain development
Promoting healthy attachment
Creating a nurturing classroom climate
Exam stress groups
Child development
Building resilience
Language development in young children
CBT Programmes for schools
Using the playground to encourage social competence
Functional assessment of emotional and behavioural issues
Parenting programmes including ‘Triple P’ Positive Parenting Programme
Understanding and supporting autism in children- can be adapted for schools and for parents
Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia
Psychological models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MCBT (mindfulness CBT) and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) and how these can be adopted into educational or corporate policy.
Psychoeducation and training programmes focused on understanding common mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress and low mood; as well as methods of intervention- this can be adapted for educational establishments or corporate needs.
