Half day training: Introduction to CAPVA for Professionals
Our CPD-accredited training is designed for professionals who support families experiencing Child to Parent Aggression and or Harm (Sometimes referred to as CPA)
The course builds knowledge, confidence and compassion, helping practitioners respond effectively and safely to families in distress.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of CPA, its drivers, and the impact on families, while learning practical strategies they can use immediately in their work.
Interactive, Practice-Led Learning
Training sessions are fully interactive, giving professionals the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with colleagues across sectors
- Share real-world experiences
- Explore challenges and dilemmas
- Develop new approaches
- Build confidence in preventing and reducing aggression in the home
This blend of theory, discussion and practical tools ensures learning is relevant, engaging, and grounded in the realities practitioners face.
Learning objectives:
Raise Awareness
Understand what CPA is, why it happens, and the scale and significance of the issue.
Identify Risk Factors
Recognise the child, family and environmental factors that contribute to harmful or aggressive behaviour.
Understand Impact
Explore the effects of CPA on parents, siblings and young people, including emotional, relational and safety implications.
Develop Strategies
Gain practical tools and evidence-informed approaches to support families, improve safety and reduce risk.
Enhance Professional Confidence
Strengthen confidence in identifying CPA, holding supportive conversations, and responding with clarity and compassion.
What Professionals Say:
“I just want to say how brilliant this has been. Thank you so much — I can take a lot with me from this and share with our team.”
“Incredibly useful and mind-opening information.”
“This has been pure gold and will definitely be helpful with my practice. Thank you so much. I think it should be part of teacher training as well”.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN WITH US
Professionals choose to work and train with Capa First Response because our approach is evidence-informed, compassionate, and grounded in years of real frontline experience. We offer a clear, practical framework that helps practitioners understand why behaviour happens, not just how it presents, giving them the tools to respond with confidence, clarity and empathy.
Our training goes beyond traditional behavioural courses; it is relational, person-centred, rooted in Attachment, Neuroscience, Pro-Social Modelling and Solution-Focused practice, and shaped by the lived experiences of thousands of families.
Practitioners tell us our sessions feel refreshing, real, and immediately useful in day-to-day work.
To facilitate learning, we offer a podcast series, organise networking events, and provide advice and support sessions, supervision, and consultancy services.
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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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