Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Who are Bridge the Gap?

    • Introduction

    • Prime Areas of Learning and Development
  • 2

    Joining the Dots

    • We are Whole - Joining the Dots
  • 3

    Emotional Development

    • Emotional Development

    • Building Better Brains by the NSPCC

    • Additional Needs and Air Traffic Control

    • The Amygdala Hijack

    • Amygdala Hijack, Anxiety and Additional Needs

    • Reflection Point

  • 4

    What is Trauma?

    • What is Trauma?

    • Trauma and Brain Development
  • 5

    Windows of Tolerance

    • Windows of Tolerance

    • Beacon House
  • 6

    Shame

    • Shame V's Guilt

    • Brene Brown - Let's Talk about Shame
  • 7

    Emotional Literacy

    • Emotional Literacy - Why and How

    • What are Emotions?

    • Our Emotions - for children

    • What Can we Do?

    • Emotion Coaching

    • A Drip, NOT a Downpour

    • Reflection Point

  • 8

    Relationship Focused Strategies to Support

    • Safe 8 Touches

    • The Power of Ten

    • Time

    • The Broken Record Technique

    • Reflection Point

  • 9

    Creating Safe and Calming Spaces

    • Visualising your Space

    • What is Guided Imagery?

    • Guided Imagery - A walk outdoors in the rain

  • 10

    Coping Strategies

    • Supporting children with BIG emotions

    • Short-term and Long-term Coping Strategies

    • Puffer Fish Breathing

    • Breathing Exercise Cards
  • 11

    Summary

    • Supporting parents and carers

    • Summary

    • Summary Video

    • Your Wellbeing Matters