Emotion Coaching: Managing Challenging Behaviour course details

This training introduces emotion coaching as an evidence based approach to supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviour. It focuses on understanding the emotional drivers behind behaviour and supporting carers to respond in ways that promote regulation, resilience and learning, rather than punishment.

Learning outcomes

The training will support foster carers to respond to challenging behaviour with confidence, empathy and consistency.

By the end of the course, you will have:

  • an understanding of emotion coaching and its principles
  • insight into the emotional needs underlying challenging behaviour
  • practical strategies to support emotional regulation and behaviour
  • increased confidence in responding calmly and consistently
  • tools to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict

Standards

Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDS)

  • Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering
  • Standard 4: Understand the development of children and young people
  • Standard 6: Understand how to keep children and young people safe
  • Standard 7: Develop yourself

National Minimum Standards (NMS)

  • NMS 4: Children experience positive relationships and care
  • NMS 8: Emotional and mental health needs are supported
  • NMS 15: Foster carers receive appropriate training and support