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'.
General information about our workshops
CBF workshops are specifically designed for families or professionals/support staff directly supporting children, young people and adults who have severe learning disabilities. The workshops are also suitable for those caring for children, young people and adults with moderate learning disabilities who are also autistic, but would not be relevant for those caring for people who are autistic with no leaning disability and who have good communication skills.
You can have our workshops online, at your organisation, workplace or support group:
- run flexibly to suit you;
- for staff and families together, or independently;
- delivered by a Positive Behaviour Support trainer and family carer co-trainer.
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:
- A fundamental understanding of severe learning disability and behaviour described as challenging;
- A foundation in functional assessment;
- An overview and introduction into proactive/reactive strategies and behaviour support plans;
- Tools for recording behaviour and understanding the person and their behaviour; and
- Skills to develop strategies in partnership to reduce challenging behaviour and improve quality of life.
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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To commission a whole workshop contact us using the details below.
The Jan Seamer Memorial Positive Behaviour Support workshop
Jan was such an inspirational family carer who helped develop and deliver our workshops.
As a way of us remembering Jan and her support of the CBF and its work with families, 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 next workshop will be held in Spring 2025
The workshop is delivered in 2 parts
Thursday 8th May 2025 Part 1: Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Thursday 22nd May 2025 Part 2: Supporting Behaviour Change
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.
To register your interest, please email workshops@thecbf.org.uk or telephone 01634 838739.
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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.
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