CHILDREN& ADOLESCENTS

What’s Included:

 

Many therapists feel unsure about working with children because they do not respond to standard adult techniques. This CPD Masterclass teaches you the specialised skills required to work safely, confidently and playfully with younger clients. Once you understand child logic, developmental stages and the differences in how children process information, the work becomes not only effective but genuinely enjoyable. Children are often more receptive to change than adults, and this training shows you how to harness that natural openness.

 

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• Child logic and psychology
  How children think, process information and understand the world differently from adults.

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• Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
  Key developmental stages and how they influence therapeutic approach and communication.

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• Special factors in treating the under‑6s
  Attention span, imagination, parental involvement and age‑appropriate techniques.

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• Special factors in treating children aged 6–12
  Cognitive shifts, emotional development and how to adapt interventions for this age group.

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• Special factors in treating adolescents
  Identity, autonomy, peer influence, emotional intensity and working respectfully with teenage clients.

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• Male / female differences
  Developmental, behavioural and communication differences relevant to therapy.

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• Gillick competency and Fraser guidelines
  Legal and ethical considerations when working with minors.

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• Confidentiality
  How to manage privacy, parental involvement and safeguarding responsibilities.

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• Essential foundation skills
  Rapport‑building, communication style, pacing, playfulness and flexibility.

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• Common problem initiators
  Triggers and underlying factors that often lead to behavioural or emotional difficulties.

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• Commonly encountered problems
  Over 25 issues including anxiety, sleep problems, anger, school refusal, habits, confidence and behavioural challenges.

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• Analysing the micro‑dynamics of the problem
  Understanding patterns, triggers, family context and the child’s internal logic.

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• Inductions and deepening techniques for children
  Creative, playful and age‑appropriate methods for guiding children into therapeutic states.

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• Hypnotherapeutic treatment interventions
  Techniques tailored to children’s imagination, attention and emotional needs.

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• Behavioural interventions
  Practical strategies for shaping behaviour, building skills and supporting emotional regulation.

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• Case studies
  Realistic examples illustrating developmental considerations, interventions and therapeutic outcomes.

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​Additional Info:

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CPD Hours: 15

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Cost: £125 (discount available to returning students)