Softening The Prickles
This 2-hour CPD webinar for Thrive Licensed Practitioners focuses on developing self-awareness and emotional regulation when working with children and colleagues.
Using the metaphor of the “cactus”, it explores psychological defences and provides practical strategies to help you stay calm, connected and effective, even in challenging situations.
Duration
2 Hours
Format
Live online training
CPD
5 CPD points
Price
£78 + VAT
Designed for
Thrive Practitioners
softening the prickles CPD
Overview
Strong self-awareness and the ability to stay calm, regulated and relational in the face of challenge are key skills for effective practice.
This session explores how psychological defences can shape our responses, relationships and interactions with others.
Using the metaphor of the “cactus”, you’ll explore why defences develop and what they protect. Through reflection and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to recognise these patterns in yourself and others, and develop strategies to respond in more constructive, connected ways that support positive relationships and outcomes.
The session contributes towards maintaining your Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
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softening the prickles CPD
What you’ll gain from this CPD
This session supports you to reflect on your own responses in challenging situations and strengthen your ability to stay calm and emotionally available.
- Develop deeper self-awareness in your professional practice.
- Understand psychological defences in yourself and others.
- Build confidence in staying calm and regulated in challenging situations.
- Strengthen your ability to respond rather than react.
- Improve relationships with children, colleagues and families.
- Explore the nature and purpose of psychological defences.
- Understand how defences relate to interrupted development.
- Reflect on your own responses and patterns in challenging situations.
- Develop strategies to stay centred and regulated under pressure.
- Learn how to respond constructively to the defences of others.
- Build skills to strengthen relationships through more connected interactions.
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Fees & next steps
Course fee: £78 + VATBook your place above to secure your spot on this 2-hour CPD session for Thrive Practitioners.
