What
we do

Individual casework including consultation and assessment

What is a ‘consultation’?

It generally means having a discussion with an EP and other relevant people to develop a shared understanding and look for solutions together. By the end of the consultation, you would expect to have some agreed actions to try. There wouldn’t necessarily be a report and so can be an effective use of time.

What is an ‘assessment’?

EPs are trained to use and interpret a wide range of assessments. These assessments offer insights into a range of areas, for instance, problem-solving, memory, language, self-esteem, mental health, and well-being and would aim to ensure the young person’s views are gathered as part of this process.

Individual work over time

We can work with individuals over time, drawing on a variety of psychological approaches to meet their needs.

Consultations

Consultations we can offer include:

• Consultation with parent, teacher, and EP
• Staff clinics/Drop-ins
• Circle of Adults

Staff training

Training we can offer includes:

• Emotion Coaching
• Neurodiversity
• Bereavement/Grief and Loss
• Metacognition
• Memory
• Mental Health and Well-being (for example Anxiety, Low Mood, Emotional Resilience)
• Zones of Regulation

Parent training

Including training and workshops for parents.

• Emotion Coaching
• Resilience / Transitions
• The Adolescent Brain
• Sleep

Whole School Approach Work

Our services include:

Taking an in-depth look at aspects of your school and possible areas that could be developed. This would be bespoke approaches that can be discussed with your EP. This work would usually come from school improvement discussions/School Evaluation Form (SEF).

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid (mhfaengland.org)

Everyone has mental health and although we are growing in our understanding there’s still room to increase our knowledge, skills and understanding. We can deliver one day, MHFA Champion, or two day, MHFAider courses.

Our courses aim to increase your confidence and skills when recognising the signs of mental health issues and how to offer support whilst being aware of your own well-being.

Video Interaction Guidance

VIG (videointeractionguidance.net)

VIG is a strengths-based intervention that promotes attunement, sensitivity, and mentalization in relationships. The VIG practitioner engages the client actively in the process of change and moves at the client’s pace focusing upon their goals. The principles and practice can be used to work within any relationship in a variety of contexts including within health, schools and social care. VIG can be used with both clients and professionals.