Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development Training

Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Change, Loss and Adjusting to the New Normal
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Dubai) | https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-change-loss-and-adjusting-to-the-new-normal/
We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves.
This free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents, educators, school staff, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change, stress, and disrupted learning environments.
Across the week we’ll explore:

Trauma-informed responses
Supporting children through uncertainty
Emotional validation and resilience
Practical strategies for crisis situations
Maintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption

Speaker: Dr. Rea Powell
Target Audience: Parents, school counsellors, educators & school staff
Key Focus: Understanding the emotional impact of disruption and loss during the crisis.
Key Concepts / Goals

Understanding grief and the grief cycle in response to sudden changes.
Recognising different types of loss:

o Loss of routines and normal school life
o Loss of friends leaving the country
o Loss of freedom and predictability

Normalising emotional reactions (sadness, confusion, frustration).
Helping children acknowledge and express grief.
Practical coping strategies:

o Memory-making and symbolic activities (letters, drawings, memory boxes).
o Validating emotions while encouraging gradual adjustment.

Supporting children to move forward with new routines and social connections.

No registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to join the session.
Joining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83443977802

Disclaimer
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