Supporting Children and Young People with low mood or depression and trauma

Trauma-informed approaches to Supporting Children and Young People

Presented by Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker

Join us for an enlightening and comprehensive webinar series where led by two distinguished

experts in the field of trauma-informed care: Gemma Fieldsend, a seasoned Mental Health

Nurse and Clinician, and Jessica Parker, a Psychologist, Researcher, and Educator. This series

aims to provide an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care, utilising a

multidisciplinary approach to address the complexities of trauma and its impact on children

and young people. In a nutshell, we are fuelled by compassion but informed by both

evidence and practice. To see all events in this series, please go here.

About the Presenters:

Gemma Fieldsend brings a wealth of practical experience from her extensive mental health

nurse and clinician background. Her hands-on approach and deep understanding of clinical

practice provide invaluable insights into the real-world application of trauma-informed care.

Jessica Parker complements this with her rich academic and research background in

psychology. As a dedicated educator and researcher who has worked with children and

young people in various settings, she offers a profound theoretical perspective grounded in

the latest scientific findings and academic wisdom.

Webinar Six (evening):

Supporting Children and Young People with low mood or depression and trauma

We are excited to present a webinar dedicated to supporting children and young people

(CYP) who have experienced trauma. This session will provide attendees with valuable

strategies and practical insights to help effectively support CYP dealing with low mood or

depression and trauma through a multidisciplinary approach. Using trauma-informed

practice, attendees will gain insights into how to create a comprehensive support

system for those affected by these challenges , leaving with actionable, accessible

strategies to implement.

Webinar Outcomes:

• Understand the psychological and biological mechanisms through which trauma impacts mood and contributes to depressive symptoms
• Understand how to differentiate between normal developmental variations in mood and clinically significant depressive symptoms

• Gain practical tools and techniques to help children and young people build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their emotional regulation.

Host or Publisher Lisa Cherry