Tears, Tantrums & Trauma: How Children's Experiences Affect the Developing Brain ft Dr Jacqueline Harding

Aims

✅ By the end of the session, you will:

• Understand why children behave the way they do
• Feel more confident responding to emotional needs
• Have practical tools to support regulation and connection
• View behaviour through a compassionate, brain‑based lens

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Summary

🌱 TEARS, TANTRUMS & TRAUMA

How Children’s Experiences Affect the Developing Brain

Understanding behaviour through the lens of brain development and trauma

Children’s behaviour tells a story. Tears, outbursts, withdrawal, and defiance are often signs of unmet needs — not “bad behaviour”.

This engaging training explores how adversity, stress, and relationships shape the developing brain, and how adults can respond in ways that promote safety, regulation, and resilience.

We are lucky enough to be joined by Dr Jacqueline Harding, author of 'The Brain that Loves to Play' on the last date of the course.

🧠 What you’ll learn

• How children’s brains develop and respond to stress
• The impact of trauma and adverse experiences on behaviour and learning
• Why children struggle with emotional regulation
• The link between attachment, safety, and behaviour
• Trauma‑informed approaches that really help
• Practical strategies you can use immediately

👥 This training is ideal for:

• Early years and school staff
• Childminders
• SENDCo's
• Anyone working with children 

The course dates are 8^th, 15^th & 22^nd May – 9:30am-2:30pm (Fridays) and will be held at the Tooley Street offices.

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