Story Exchange - CPDL Programme

We are excited to announce our CPDL programme supporting teachers and Art Partners to teach emotional literacy through their work. Oxygen is entering year 2 of The Story Exchange Project looking at How can oral storytelling support teachers to improve emotional literacy in the classroom?

WHY ARE WE DELIVERING TRAINING?

Our project works with students facing systemic inequity, using high-quality arts-based learning to help them progress. To support this, we aim to equip Oxfordshire professionals with training in anti-racism, intersectionality, and trauma-informed practices to better support the young people they work with.

***All training is for Teachers or art practitioners working in Oxfordshire and who are part of the Oxygen network.

Nurturing Resilient Learners Building Playful Connections with children who have experienced trauma with Clear Sky Children’s Charity

Thurs 13th March, Online (10 -noon) / Thurs 27th March (9.30 - 1pm) in-person at the Old Fire Station

This two part course has a specific focus on developmental trauma and attachment theory.

  • In the first online session participants will understand how trauma can impact the brain and nervous system and delve in to the physiological and psychological benefits of play. They will also learn how to build trust with children who have experienced trauma and explore self-regulation to support co-regulation.

  • The second in person session will explore the Adult-Child Attachment Play (ACAP) approach - an innovative early help model that focuses on strengthening the adult/carer – child relationship.

These sessions will be delivered by Clear Sky Children's Charity, which specialises in supporting children aged 4-18 who are experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges as a result of trauma. Through the transformative power of Play and Creative Arts Therapy, their team provides child-led, therapeutic sessions that create a safe space for children to process and resolve their emotional difficulties.

Race and Intersectionality Awareness into Practice: a Creative Enquiry with Anya Amrith and Miranda Jones

Wednesday 30th April (Online) 3.30 - 5.30pm

Led by Miranda and Anya, both Integrative Arts Psychotherapists (Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education, Islington). This online training will starting from the perspective of exploring our own cultural identities and intersections, we will look at these vital themes in a way that supports shared understanding, difference and a non-judgmental approach.

Throughout this interactive session, participants will be;

  • encouraged to reflect on what an inclusive approach means to them

  • consider what obstacles prevent implementation in their working environment, including theoretical perspectives, strategies, and creative activities.

  • The course aims to help delegates understand the subject, equipping them with skills to take away and use within the organisations and young people they work with.