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Teacher CPD on mental health

The BrainWaves webinars are a series of free events designed to help teachers and senior leaders understand what works when teaching about mental health in schools.

Combining practical case studies and insights from teachers, alongside the evidence-based thoughts of leading academic researchers, our webinars explore practical strategies and techniques that can help teachers promote positive mental health with secondary school students. If you are interested in and responsible for mental health education, then please join us for these free, practical and enlightening talks!

Watch on demand: PERMA series

Catch up on our highly-rated series of PERMA webinars, explaining how this popular wellbeing framework can be used in schools…

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Positive psychology and student wellbeing

Dr Michelle Tytherleigh explains the key principles of positive psychology and PERMA and how these can and are being used in schools.

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Nurturing 'POSITIVE EMOTION' in young people

Professor Ilona Boniwell leads a discussion on the impact of positivity on young people's wellbeing and suggests strategies for promoting positive emotions within schools.

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Promoting flow and 'ENGAGEMENT' in schools

Professor Ilona Bonniwell leads the discussion on 'flow theory', what it is and how we can use to promote better engagement and wellbeing in our schools.

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Encouraging positive 'RELATIONSHIPS' with young people

Professor Sue Roffey and our panellists explore the complicated world of relationships and how we can encourage young people to develop and nurture positive relationships within their lives.

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Enhancing student wellbeing through the power of 'MEANING'

Dr Michelle Tytherleigh discusses how the concept of 'meaning' and a sense of belonging and purpose can enhance adolescent wellbeing in a school environment.

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Nurturing student wellbeing through 'ACCOMPLISHMENT'

Dr Michelle Tytherleigh explores the transformative power of ‘accomplishment’ and how it can help improve student wellbeing by boosting self-esteem, motivation and resilience.

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Learning to thrive in KS3: The BrainWaves wellbeing lessons

Learn more about how you can reshape the landscape of mental health within your school with the 12 free wellbeing lessons in the BrainWaves KS3 Curriculum.

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The C.A.R.E. Kit: Suicide prevention advice from CALM

Wendy Robinson from the Campaign Against Living Miserably explains how to use their new 'C.A.R.E. Kit' to talk to young people when they are at risk of attempting suicide.

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Supporting neurodiverse students and mental health

Neurodiversity specialist Laura Kerbey shares information and strategies on the common challenges faced by neurodiverse students in secondary education.

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Teenagers and sleep

World-leading expert on sleep, Professor Russell Foster from the University of Oxford, discusses how sleep sleep changes for teenagers and strategies to help students manage their sleep needs better (47 mins).

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Unlocking the secrets of the teenage brain

Dr John Coleman explains the key changes that take place in the teenage brain and how these can affect adolescent mental health (46 mins).

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From distress to de-stress: Stress management for teachers

Headteacher Cassie Moss describes her own battles with stress, whilst Professor John Gallacher outlines the causes and impacts of stress and strategies for managing it.

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Active listening: Using the LATER framework

Professor Sue Roffey and Rachel Hart talk about the main principles of active listening and top tips for introducing the strategy in your school (42 mins).

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Wellbeing champions and peer support in secondary schools

Peer support expert Professor Helen Cowie and school trainer Lynne Tyler discuss how to implement wellbeing champion programmes in secondary schools (44 mins).

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