What we offer
The CBF provides workshops in: ‘Understanding Challenging Behaviour’, ‘Supporting Behaviour Change’, ‘Pica Awareness’, ‘Communication and Challenging Behaviour’, 'Trauma Awareness' and 'Whole Family Approaches'.
At CBF, we have been successfully running workshops for family carers, organisations and professionals for over 12 years. All our workshops have been co-designed, co-developed and co-produced at every stage with family carers of a family member with a severe learning disability whose behaviour challenges.
You can have our workshops online, at your organisation, workplace or support group:
I really liked the close interaction between the two co-trainers, but there were also lots of opportunities for other participants to contribute too. The attendees with lived experience added their own stories, which was enlightening for the other attendees and the co-trainers too – Charity worker
The workshops give participants:
The approach is person-centred, non-aversive and reflects families’ and professionals’ perspectives.
The style is interactive and informal – participation is encouraged through discussions and activities in small/whole groups.
CBF workshops are co-produced and delivered by Family Carer Trainers and Positive Behaviour Support Trainers. This ensures training is supported by evidence- based theory and practice in a way that is accessible for everyone.
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Your frequently asked questions
Understanding Challenging Behaviour – Friday 2nd February 2024
Supporting Behaviour Change – Friday 9th February 2024
Timing: 10 AM to 2:30 PM (online via Zoom)
For more information or to book the workshops contact workshops@thecbf.org.uk
Jan was such an inspirational family carer who helped develop and deliver our workshops.
As part of Jan’s legacy, we are running a free online Positive Behaviour Support workshop for families caring for children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. Please note, this workshop is for family carers only.
The workshop is delivered in 2 parts
Part 1: Understanding Challenging Behaviour Friday 2nd February 2024
Part 2: Supporting Behaviour Change Friday 9th February 2024
Timings: 10am – 2.30pm
Invitation to join via Zoom link will be sent after registration.
Our workshops are friendly and non-judgemental. The workshops are delivered by a PBS trainer and a family carer co trainer, this gives a balance between theory and real life experiences. To get the most out of the workshops it is important to attend both sessions.
By attending this set of workshops you will have the opportunity to take part in a research evaluation but this is not compulsory.
To register your interest, please email workshops@thecbf.org.uk or telephone 01634 838739.
Further information about workshops
Please contact us for further details about our workshops by completing the form below, or by emailing workshops@thecbf.org.uk or calling us on 01634 838739.
The CBF provides workshops in: ‘Understanding Challenging Behaviour’, ‘Supporting Behaviour Change’, ‘Pica Awareness’, ‘Communication and Challenging Behaviour’, 'Trauma Awareness' and 'Whole Family Approaches'.
Positive feedback about our workshops tells us that they really benefit families and professionals, and formal evaluations have confirmed improvements in behaviour as well as in workshop attendees’ confidence and ability to respond to challenging behaviour.
Read our list of Frequently Asked Questions about who the workshops are for, on-line opportunities, duration and scheduling, how to book, and more. See also our list of useful resources.