At Insights Psychology, we are committed to supporting you with practical tools, professional learning, and space to regulate and reset.

This April, we are offering two dedicated opportunities designed specifically for school counsellors.

This guided, supportive group designed to help you regulate your nervous system and process ongoing stress.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that supports:

• Processing distressing experiences
• Reducing emotional overwhelm
• Increasing capacity to support others

Session details:

• 90-minute group session
• No requirement to share personal details
• Delivered by EMDR-trained Clinical Psychologists

This initiative will be led by Dr Dina Bedair, Clinical Director at Therapy by Insights and Director of Mental Health Services at Insights Psychology, and supported by additional EMDR-trained practitioners within the team.

Available sessions:

• Monday 13th April | 8:00–9:30am (In person – Production City)
• Tuesday 14th April | 9:00–10:30am (Online)
• Tuesday 14th April | 2:00–3:30pm (In person – Production City)
• Thursday 16th April | 3:00–4:30pm (Online)

 100 AED per person
 Limited to 10 participants per group

For more details and to register

Registration link to share or copy and paste into your browser: https://insightspsychology.com/product/emdr-group-therapy-for-school-counsellors/

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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At Insights Psychology, we are committed to supporting you with practical tools, professional learning, and space to regulate and reset.

This April, we are offering two dedicated opportunities designed specifically for school counsellors.

This guided, supportive group designed to help you regulate your nervous system and process ongoing stress.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that supports:

• Processing distressing experiences
• Reducing emotional overwhelm
• Increasing capacity to support others

Session details:

• 90-minute group session
• No requirement to share personal details
• Delivered by EMDR-trained Clinical Psychologists

This initiative will be led by Dr Dina Bedair, Clinical Director at Therapy by Insights and Director of Mental Health Services at Insights Psychology, and supported by additional EMDR-trained practitioners within the team.

Available sessions:

• Monday 13th April | 8:00–9:30am (In person – Production City)
• Tuesday 14th April | 9:00–10:30am (Online)
• Tuesday 14th April | 2:00–3:30pm (In person – Production City)
• Thursday 16th April | 3:00–4:30pm (Online)

 100 AED per person
 Limited to 10 participants per group

For more details and to register

Registration link to share or copy and paste into your browser: https://insightspsychology.com/product/emdr-group-therapy-for-school-counsellors/

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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At Insights Psychology, we are committed to supporting you with practical tools, professional learning, and space to regulate and reset.

This April, we are offering two dedicated opportunities designed specifically for school counsellors.

This guided, supportive group designed to help you regulate your nervous system and process ongoing stress.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that supports:

• Processing distressing experiences
• Reducing emotional overwhelm
• Increasing capacity to support others

Session details:

• 90-minute group session
• No requirement to share personal details
• Delivered by EMDR-trained Clinical Psychologists

This initiative will be led by Dr Dina Bedair, Clinical Director at Therapy by Insights and Director of Mental Health Services at Insights Psychology, and supported by additional EMDR-trained practitioners within the team.

Available sessions:

• Monday 13th April | 8:00–9:30am (In person – Production City)
• Tuesday 14th April | 9:00–10:30am (Online)
• Tuesday 14th April | 2:00–3:30pm (In person – Production City)
• Thursday 16th April | 3:00–4:30pm (Online)

 100 AED per person
 Limited to 10 participants per group

For more details and to register

Registration link to share or copy and paste into your browser: https://insightspsychology.com/product/emdr-group-therapy-for-school-counsellors/

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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At Insights Psychology, we are committed to supporting you with practical tools, professional learning, and space to regulate and reset.

This April, we are offering two dedicated opportunities designed specifically for school counsellors.

This guided, supportive group designed to help you regulate your nervous system and process ongoing stress.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that supports:

• Processing distressing experiences
• Reducing emotional overwhelm
• Increasing capacity to support others

Session details:

• 90-minute group session
• No requirement to share personal details
• Delivered by EMDR-trained Clinical Psychologists

This initiative will be led by Dr Dina Bedair, Clinical Director at Therapy by Insights and Director of Mental Health Services at Insights Psychology, and supported by additional EMDR-trained practitioners within the team.

Available sessions:

• Monday 13th April | 8:00–9:30am (In person – Production City)
• Tuesday 14th April | 9:00–10:30am (Online)
• Tuesday 14th April | 2:00–3:30pm (In person – Production City)
• Thursday 16th April | 3:00–4:30pm (Online)

 100 AED per person
 Limited to 10 participants per group

For more details and to register

Registration link to share or copy and paste into your browser: https://insightspsychology.com/product/emdr-group-therapy-for-school-counsellors/

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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. Daniel O’Neill

Target Audience: Parents, educators, counsellors and school staff.

Key Focus: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to help individuals move forward with clarity and purpose.

Key Concepts / Goals:

•  Introduction to ACT principles.
•  Understanding values and how they guide behaviour.
•  Moving forward despite uncertainty and stress.
•  Aligning goals with personal values.
•  Practical strategies from The Happiness Trap.
•  Creating meaningful goals that support wellbeing and resilience.

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/83517726897

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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: Gráinne Parish / Annabelle Whitcombe / Niamh Crofton

Target Audience: Parents (especially primary-school aged children).

Key Focus: Helping parents support their child’s learning and development while schools are disrupted or operating online.

Key Concepts / Goals:

• • Understanding realistic expectations during disrupted schooling.
  • Protecting children’s emotional wellbeing while maintaining learning.
  • Importance of:
    • Literacy
    • Numeracy
    • Communication skills
  • Creating manageable routines at home.
  • “Little and often” learning approaches.
  • Encouraging development through everyday activities and play.
  • Identifying developmental areas to support:
    • Speech and language
    • Social skills
    • Physical activity

• Encouraging safe social opportunities for children.

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/88098693734

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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. Alexandra Longshaw

Target Audience: Teachers, school leaders, learning support assistants, and school counsellors.

Key Focus: Helping school staff respond compassionately and appropriately to children experiencing trauma.

Key Concepts / Goals:

• Recognising signs of trauma and stress in students.
• Trauma-informed responses in classroom and school environments.
• Practical strategies teachers can implement immediately.
• Supporting emotional regulation and psychological safety in school settings.
• Avoiding harmful responses (punishment, misunderstanding trauma responses).
• Creating supportive school environments during crisis recovery.

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/89259407472

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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. Daniel O’Neill

Audience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators)

Key Focus: Helping parents maintain positive, values-based parenting during prolonged stress.

Key Concepts / Goals

•       Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.
•       Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.
•       Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.
•       Practical techniques:

o   Catching children “being good”
o   Intentional positive attention
o   Quality connection time

•       Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.
•       Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.

Location: Online via Zoom – space allocated on a first come, first served basis

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/81887561222

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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. Daniel O’Neill

Audience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators)

Key Focus: Helping parents maintain positive, values-based parenting during prolonged stress

Key Concepts / Goals

•       Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.
•       Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.
•       Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.
•       Practical techniques:

o   Catching children “being good”
o   Intentional positive attention
o   Quality connection time

•       Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.
•       Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.

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/81887561222

Disclaimer

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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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

This training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training.

Payment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training, payment, refunds, etc should be addressed directly to the external company.

If you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.

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