Attachment Trauma and Brain Development - Learning and Development courses

To give participants an overview of the key elements relating to attachment, trauma, and brain development in children.

By the end of the course participants will -

• have an understanding of what ‘attachment’ means. This includes the most commonly recognised styles
• have a knowledge to the evolving theory
• have an appreciation of the role that ‘shame’ plays in children and families lives
• have an understanding of the ‘Internal Working Model’ and be able to link this to their own practice
• have a basic understanding of the developing brain and the impact of trauma upon this
• have a basic understanding of therapeutic approaches and the importance of building trust
• be able to bring a ‘trauma lens’ to their practice
• be able to identify the ‘gaps’ they need to fill in their own practice

All staff who work with children and families

2 Day Courses

• Tuesday 3 June to Wednesday 4 June 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30pm
• Tuesday 15 July 2025 To Wednesday 16 July 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Tuesday 30 September 2025 to Wednesday 1 October 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Tuesday 16 December 2025 To Wednesday 17 December 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Wednesday 28 January 2026 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Tuesday 3 Febuary 2026 to Wednesday 6 Febuary 2026 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

3 Day Courses

• Wednesday 7 May 2025, Thursday 8 May 2025, Friday 9 May - 9.45 am to 4.45 pm
• Tuesday 9 September 2025, Wednesday 10 September 2025, Thursday 11 September 2025 - 9.45 am to 4.45pm
•  Tuesday 3 March 2026, Wednesday 4 March 2026, Thursday 5 March 2026 - 9.45 am to 4.45 pm

Saturday Courses

• Saturday 13 September 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
• Saturday 20 September 2025 - 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).