1 day CAPVA training for Professionals
This CPD-accredited one-day course is designed for front-line practitioners who support families experiencing Child to Parent Aggression and/or Harm ( sometimes referred to as CPA). The training deepens understanding, builds confidence, and equips professionals with practical, compassionate strategies they can embed into everyday practice.
Participants will develop the skills to respond safely, reduce risk, and offer evidence-informed guidance to the families they support.
Interactive, Engaging & Practice-Focused
This training is highly interactive, giving professionals the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with colleagues across sectors
- Share experiences and real-life scenarios
- Explore common challenges and dilemmas
- Develop innovative approaches to preventing and reducing aggression in the home
The day combines research, case studies, discussion and practical tools to ensure learning is immediately transferable to practice.
Objectives of the 1 day training course:
Increased Understanding:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of CAPVA, its definitions, and its implications.
Exploring Underlying Causes:
Examine the root drivers of behaviour, including psychological, developmental, social and environmental factors.
Apply Practical Strategies
Learn evidence-informed approaches to reduce harmful and aggressive behaviour and strengthen relational safety.
Strengthen Safety Planning
Understand critical components of safety planning to protect all family members and reduce immediate risk.
Shift the Family Narrative
Explore ways to move families from blame and fear towards understanding, connection and healthier patterns of communication.
Raise Awareness
Increase awareness of CPA across communities and professional networks, improving visibility and early identification.
Network & Exchange Skills
Connect with other practitioners, share insights, and build professional confidence.
Understand the Impact of Neurodiversity
Discuss how neurodiverse conditions and additional diagnoses influence behaviour, overwhelm, communication and family dynamics.
Led by an expert in the field all our 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.
“I was fortunate enough to attend your training – it was such an amazing course. I came away feeling empowered and confident to support families. Most courses I struggle to stay focused on after a few hours, but I was transfixed throughout! The whole day was thought-provoking, refreshing, and even made me reflect on my own approach to parenting teens. I can’t believe I came away with so many strategies and ideas in just one day!”
“I enjoyed the style of the training, I found it friendly and easy to take part. I particularly liked being able to connect with a wide range of other professionals..”
“Gave me the confidence to work in a complex area… that helps me to have the confidence to think about and engage with families in these situations.”
WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN WITH US
With over 30 years’ experience in family work, 20+ years specialising in violence within families, and 16+ years working directly with parents, carers and professionals, Jane brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to this complex area. Her extensive frontline practice, research partnerships and lived experience shape a genuine understanding of the dynamics behind CPA and the strategies that create real, lasting change for families.
Capa’s specialist training ensures that every attendee whether joining us online or in person receives practical, evidence-informed tools they can use immediately. Our methodology is grounded in Attachment Theory, Pro-Social Modelling and Neuroscience, offering a powerful, compassionate and proven framework for supporting parents, children and young people.
We have trained organisations across the UK, strengthening professional confidence and embedding safer, earlier and more effective responses to CAPVA. Feedback consistently highlights the impact:
Brilliant”
To further support learning, we also offer a podcast series complimenting our resources from the training sessions.
Resources for professionals:
Sarah Fisher #CapaCommunityConnections
As an adoptive mum supporting her son through some challenging times, Sarah Fisher learnt about non–violent resistance (NVR) and adapted it to develop a more holistic approach – Connective Parenting NVR. She now shares the approach with families from across the UK and beyond and also trains other professionals working with families in this approach.
Sarah joined us for our latest #CapaCommunityConnections event to share information about NVR and answer questions. We had a great turnout for this online event, but for those who missed it we recorded it so that everyone can benefit from Sarah's advice and knowledge in this area.
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