From Conflict to Connection Training and 'Reflect and Connect' sessions
There is much evidence that shows the quality of parental relationships has a powerful impact on children’s development.
Conflict in any relationship is natural and where it is managed and resolved well, it is known to positively aid children’s learning and development.
However, if conflict between parents is ‘frequent, intense and unresolved’, this is highly likely to have a negative effect on children’s long-term outcomes.
The good news is that, as a practitioner, the ‘From Conflict to Connection’ training will add to your knowledge and skills about how to help the adults you’re working with improve their ability to manage this type of conflict
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As part of a nationwide programme, BFfC has been successful in securing further funding and we’re pleased to launch a new round of training for 2023.
The ‘From Conflict to Connection’ training, now delivered face to face, is a full day session aimed at all those who work with parents and carers across Reading.
The training is free to people who work in, or support families who live in, the Reading area.
Dates for the full day training in 2024:
- Wednesday 31 January 2024 – delivered by Parenting Special Children to focus on families who have children with additional needs
- Wednesday 28 February 2024
- Wednesday 20 March 2024
To find out more and to book a place please email Peter Burton at peter.burton@brighterfuturesforchildren.org or OneReading@brighterfuturesforchildren.org.
We have built into the ‘From Conflict to Connection’ training programme follow up ‘Reflect and Connect’ sessions to help clarify, reinforce and embed the initial training.
These are one hour sessions held monthly, online, to provide you the chance to meet for the first time or reconnect with colleagues who have also completed the initial training.
These sessions aim to answer any questions that have surfaced since the training and to share what has worked well or not so well. We’re always looking to improve with your help!
Session dates and times
- Tuesday 22 August, 4pm
- Thursday 21 September, 12pm
- Wednesday 18 October, 12pm
- Tuesday 14 November, 4pm
- Thursday 14 December, 2pm
How to book a place
Email your name, job title, email address and the session you would like to attend to OneReading@brighterfuturesforchildren.org.
We will email you in return to confirm your place and send you the link to the session.
Charges
These sessions are provided free of charge to practitioners as they are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
If you’d like to know more, please contact Peter Burton peter.burton@brighterfuturesforchildren.org.
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What other professionals say about our training
“The presenter was knowledgeable and gave good life examples.”
“Clear and well presented. Good links with personal experience and opportunities for reflection built in.”
What was most helpful? “Steps in considering constructive and destructive conflict. Understanding the impact on children.”
“What an absolute depth of knowledge the trainer has.”
“It was enjoyable to have the collaborative approach.”
What was most helpful? “The models were useful and hearing other people’s experiences.”
