Professionals
As more and more families are impacted by a child who uses harmful or aggressive behaviour in the home (often referred to as child to parent violence or abuse CAPVA) professionals are seeking information and skills to offer support and advice to those impacted.
Whether you see this daily in your work or are aware of some families on the edge of your services, these behaviours can put a significant strain on the relationships between family members. Knowing what to say and how to respond to families can bring significant changes and help families engage with services. We practice a whole-family approach grounded in evidence-based frameworks, including Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Pro-Social Modelling, and Solution-Focused methods.
At Capa, we believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive.
For professionals we offer:
Advice and support sessions
3 hour introduction training (CPD accredited)
1 day training (CPD accredited)
Post Training support/follow up sessions
In-person bespoke training (CPD accredited)
Capa Community Connections - Free online educational workshops and presentations with guest speakers
For families we offer:
Weekly online drop-in
Advice and support sessions
Group work
One-to-one intensive family support
Led by an expert in the field all Capa training programmes are interactive & live (not pre-recorded) and have been developed with over 30 years of experience and expertise. If you/your organisation prefer face-to-face training, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
3 HOUR TRAINING
This course aims to introduce awareness of CAPVA and is designed for those supporting families wishing to develop their ability to respond with confidence and compassion in their work.
1 DAY TRAINING
This training will enhance understanding and awareness of CAPVA and is designed for front-line practitioners supporting families to further develop their ability to support families experiencing these behaviours.
POST TRAINING SUPPORT SESSIONS
Support & refresh your previous training with us. These interactive, online sessions offer a valuable space for professional development.
Each session includes a two-hour live check-in and Q&A led by our experienced trainers, providing an opportunity to reflect on implementation, share what’s working, and explore any challenges. Participants can also engage in supportive small-group discussions around real-life cases, to further enhance knowledge of CAPVA via collaborative learning.
BESPOKE TRAINING
As well as our training courses detailed above Capa First Response is able to design a bespoke course specifically to meet the needs of your organisation and team members. Recent bespoke training sessions have been with social work students at Brighton University, other sessions have been with teachers and SENDCO staff at schools. Bespoke training can be in person or online. To discuss this training offer please email: info@capafirstresponse.org
WHY SHOULD YOU TRAIN WITH US?
With over 30 years of experience specifically focusing on family dynamics, 19 years devoted to addressing violence within families, and 15 years of direct collaboration with both families and professionals, Jane offers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics at play and the most effective strategies to support parents and young people.
Our specialised training in this behaviour area, spanning over 15 years, ensures that attendees of our training events, whether in person or online, receive cutting-edge strategies and interventions that can be implemented immediately with families.
Grounded in attachment theory, pro-social modelling theory, and neuroscience, Capa’s methodology is not only comprehensive but, more importantly, proven effective. We have furthered our impact and supported our mission by training numerous organisations across the UK, cementing our position as a leader in addressing CAPVA and supporting families.
To facilitate learning, we offer a podcast series, organise networking events, and provide advice and support sessions, supervision, and consultancy services.
“Wow!This was very useful training and I really enjoyed it. Jam-packed with knowledge, advice and tools.
Brilliant”
“Gave me the confidence to work in a complex area. A lot of the resources are things that I use… but pulled together in a way that helps me to have the confidence to think about and engage with families in these situations.”
Testimonials from professionals
Resources for professionals:
Why we don’t like to use ‘Abuse’
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How to stay calm when things are challenging (Video)
Staying calm when things aren't going right is tricky, and even more so when the stressful situation is happening with your child. Esther Jones has shared four ways to keep calm during challenging moments with children, so do watch and try them out when you need...
Breaking Barriers: A Day of Hope and Change for Vulnerable Children
If you had asked me yesterday what a Virtual School was, I’d have said it was for children learning remotely. Today, I know better. A Virtual School is a dedicated team working to improve educational outcomes for children in care, previously in care, and...