Little Ears, Big Feelings: Navigating Tough Talks with Children
This one-day course is designed to help practitioners build meaningful connections with children and young people while developing the skills and confidence to deliver difficult information in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.
Course Aims:
- Create a supportive environment for sharing difficult news
- Learn strategies for preparing, delivering, and following up on tough conversations
- Understand developmental stages and how they affect a child’s ability to process information
- Explore how experiences shape emotional expression and communication
- Gain insight into legal considerations and children’s varied responses
- Practice using tools such as Winston’s Wish, Mary Corrigan’s Tools for Talking about Feelings, and the SPIKES protocol
- Develop questioning techniques and emotional support strategies
Who should attend:
Ideal for professionals in social care, education, health, and therapeutic roles.