Trauma-Informed & Strength-Based Support for Schools
Supporting emotional wellbeing in schools requires more than strategies for behaviour, it requires understanding, safety, connection, and a whole-school approach that recognises the impact of trauma, stress, relationships, and environment on how children learn and feel.
At The Healing Space, I work with schools, nurseries, and community organisations to provide trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and strengths-based support for pupils, parents, and staff. My approach focuses on creating emotionally safe environments where children feel understood, staff feel confident, and families feel supported.
Whether you’re looking for staff training, parent workshops, emotional wellbeing groups for pupils, or ongoing consultancy, all support is tailored to the unique needs, goals, and culture of your setting.
Why This Matters
What You Can Expect
What You Can Expect
Schools are more than places of learning, they are emotional ecosystems. The behaviours and interactions you see in classrooms often reflect underlying emotional needs, nervous system responses and relational dynamics.
When staff and students feel safe, connected and understood, behaviour improves, attendance rises, and achievement follows.
A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach ensures that you’re not just managing behaviour, you’re supporting wellbeing, growth and resilience.
What You Can Expect
What You Can Expect
What You Can Expect
Every workshop and consultancy package includes:
✔️ Pre-session consultation to tailor content
✔️ Evidence-based tools and reflective exercises
✔️ Practical strategies that translate into daily classroom use
✔️ Post-session resource pack for ongoing impact
Workshops can be run as one-off sessions, termly programmes, or part of an ongoing consultancy package.
What I Offer
Each programme is tailored to your setting’s needs and can be delivered in-person or online. Workshops, training sessions, parent consultancy, and ongoing consultancy packages are all available.
For Staff & Leadership Teams
For Leadership / SEN / Pastoral Teams
For Staff & Leadership Teams
- Trauma, Attachment & the Nervous System in School Life
- Co-Regulation & Emotion Coaching Strategies
- Supporting Anxious, Overwhelmed or Dysregulated Learners
- Positive Psychology in Schools: Strengths, Resilience & Connection
- Staff Wellbeing, Burnout Prevention & Reflective Practice
For Parents & Carers
For Leadership / SEN / Pastoral Teams
For Staff & Leadership Teams
- Understanding Children’s Behaviour Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
- Supporting Children with Anxiety, Transitions or Big Feelings
- Parenting Neurodiverse or Highly Sensitive Children
- Building Emotional Resilience at Home
For Leadership / SEN / Pastoral Teams
For Leadership / SEN / Pastoral Teams
For Leadership / SEN / Pastoral Teams
- Whole-school trauma-informed strategy
- Consultancy around behaviour, regulation & relational policy
- Reflective supervision for pastoral teams
- Strengthening school–home–therapist communication
- Termly or ongoing partnership packages
For Children & Young People (Groups or One-to-One)
I offer therapeutic wellbeing groups designed to help children develop confidence, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills in a safe, creative space. These groups use play, relational connection, and positive psychology to support emotional development.
Children’s Group Themes Include:
- Anxiety Support
Helping children understand anxiety, learn calming tools, and build confidence.
- Emotional Regulation & Big Feelings
Using play, storytelling and creative activities to explore feelings and co-regulation.
- Self-Esteem & Resilience
Strengths-based sessions helping children notice their abilities, values and inner resources.
- Friendship & Social Skills
Supporting children to develop communication, boundaries and confidence with peers.
- Transition Support
For children moving from primary to secondary school - building confidence, coping strategies and emotional readiness.
Group Delivery:
- 6-week programmes or standalone themed sessions
- Small groups (6–10 pupils)
- Suitable for KS1, KS2 and KS3
- All group work is creative, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed practice.
Groups can be funded by the school or offered as part of wider wellbeing provision.
Impact & Outcomes
Schools often see the following improvements after embedding this support:
- Reduced emotional outbursts and classroom disruption
- Increased emotional awareness and self-regulation
- Improved attendance, engagement and confidence
- Strengthened staff wellbeing and classroom connection
- More supportive communication between school and home
Investment & Next Steps
Every school and organisation has its own needs, timetable, priorities, and budget. Because of this, fees are tailored to the type of support you’re looking for, whether that’s a one-off workshop, ongoing consultancy, or emotional wellbeing groups for children.
To provide an accurate quote, I invite you to get in touch and we can arrange a call to explore your goals and what would suit your setting best.
Simply email me or use the contact form to arrange a call at a time that works for you.
Testimonials
“Gemma’s workshop was transformative for our staff team - practical, grounded, and deeply human. We left with new confidence to approach emotional regulation in the classroom.”
– SENCo, Cheshire Primary School
“Parents said it was the first time they’d really felt understood. It created a real sense of connection and hope.”
– Family Liaison Officer, Trafford
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