Understanding the PACE Approach and Applying Principles - Learning and Development courses

Course Title	Understanding the PACE Approach and Applying Principles
Course Information	To equip residential staff with knowledge and skills to use PACE approach in the care of children with attachment difficulties To look at challenges of caring for children who are experiencing blocked trust To consider impact of blocked trust on nervous system and intersubjectivity To gain an understanding of shame To look at meeting hidden and expressed needs of CLA To introduce a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy approach (DDP) using Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE) To discuss importance of connection before correction and explore behaviour support To provide an opportunity to understand importance of looking after self and recognising impact of own past experiences To understand the importance of recognising blocked care
Course length	4 days
Target group	Residential childcare
Learning pathway	Prior to booking this course, the following must have been previously attended: Attachment Trauma and Brain Development Trauma sensitive practice with children
Dates	14, 21, 28 January & 2 February 2026; 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue	Brunswick House Strand Close Hull HU2 9DB
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How to apply	Hull City Council Staff Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol. External to Hull City Council Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).