Workshops

How it works – In person workshops for staff:

In person training options include half day or full day options at a venue provided by the organization.

Maximum group size can be negotiated depending on the style of workshop to be delivered ie experiential, lecture style or blended approach.

Other sample topics/ working titles can include:

Introduction to Trauma Informed ways of Working with teens
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Adversity (ACEs)
Teaching and learning with the Adolescent Brain in Mind- Understanding and Responding to Teens
A new look at Challenging Behaviour- exploring Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative Problem-Solving model (CPS)
Why rewards and Punishment don’t work: and what to do instead!
The Power of Relationships: How to cultivate strong working relationships with teens
Understanding triggers, Moving from Reacting to Responding: Using yourself effectively in your work

* Bespoke content can also be created according to your specific needs as an organization.

Training Costs are by quotation only.

Next steps:

If your organization are interested in booking a webinar/ in person training you are very welcome to contact me at theswallowstrail@gmail.com with any queries or to discuss your particular needs as an organization.

Cathy O’ Byrne (formerly Cathy O’Donoghue) is an accredited Child and Adolescent
Psychotherapist with a specialization in Play Therapy. She holds an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Education.
She has over 24 years of experience working with children of all ages, stages and abilities through her work as a primary school teacher and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Play Therapist. She has also worked extensively as a trainer for various organisations, education centres, schools and third level institutions.
Her private practice is currently focused solely on providing online parenting support services and delivering bespoke trainings to schools and organisations on child-centred and trauma informed ways of relating to, helping and responding to children.