CPD
We cover a wide range of topics, from understanding and treating PTSD and C-PTSD to suicide awareness, safeguarding responsibilities, and workplace wellbeing strategies. With a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, our mental health and wellbeing training ensures participants understand not just the “what” but also the “why” behind mental health challenges, and how to respond with both confidence and compassion.
Need something more specific? No problem. We also offer bespoke CPD events, customised to your Organisation’s needs. Because training should feel like it’s worth the time, effort, and investment.
Continuous Personal / Professional Development
Continuous personal and professional development (CPD) is a core aspect of maintaining and advancing professional standards. As a counsellor or psychotherapist, you’ll have made a commitment to the professional body you belong to, which requires you to engage in CPD activities each year. This typically includes attending at least one workshop annually, ensuring that your skills stay sharp, and your practice remains up to date.
Upcoming Training Details
At S.M.I.L.E. our Mental Health and Wellbeing training is designed to give individuals and organisations practical tools to build safer, healthier environments. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills from our expert-led sessions, but you'll also have the chance to connect with others in your field, share experiences, and learn from one another. It’s learning, networking, and growing together.
Delivered flexibly through interactive live Zoom sessions, or in-person workshops our CPD courses are tailored to meet the needs of employees, leaders, and frontline staff. Whether you’re looking to improve workplace culture, strengthen safeguarding policies, or upskill teams in mental health first principles, our training provides both the insight and the practical frameworks to make real, lasting change.
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Attachment and Relationships: Unpacking Bowlby’s Theory
Delve into the profound impact of John Bowlby’s attachment theory on our relationships. This course explores how early attachment experiences shape our emotional bonds, influencing the way we connect with others throughout life. Ideal for anyone looking to understand the roots of their relational patterns or professionals seeking to enhance their therapeutic practice.
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
This event aims to build the confidence of participants in working with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). This will be achieved by reviewing the symptomology relevant to this presentation to broaden understanding, before exploring the presenting issues in more depth, and understanding EUPD from a biological and psychological perspective. The focus will then shift to the implementation of therapist ways of being and practical interventions that may improve quality of life.
Gestalt Therapy
The aim of this event is to introduce participants to the key concepts and processes involved in Gestalt Therapy. This will include presentation of some of the theory as well as practical exercises that participants might integrate into therapeutic practice as well as their own lives. The day will focus on existentialism, field theory, contacting the environment, opposites and change, cycle of awareness, and interruptions.
Self-Esteem
This event aims to broaden participants understanding of what self esteem actually means by drawing on the work of Melanie Fennel. Once a common understanding has been established the focus will shift to formulating client’s understanding of issues related to self-esteem. The focus will then shift to working with self-esteem drawing on cognitive behavioural interventions, imagery-based interventions, and the technique of self characterisation used in personal construct psychology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here's some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the CPD Events. Should you require more information please don't hesitate to contact us
We offer both face-to-face as well as virtual options, so you can choose the format that works best for you. Our face-to-face events are a great way to network and connect while online sessions offer flexibility for those with busy schedules.
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development. It’s an ongoing process of learning and skill-building that helps professionals stay current, improve their practice, and meet the requirements of their governing bodies. For counsellors, psychotherapists, and other helping professionals, CPD ensures that you remain effective and competent in your role.
Yes! After attending a CPD event with us, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance that can be used to log your CPD hours with your professional body.
Absolutely! While our events are designed with counsellors and psychotherapists in mind, many of our CPD workshops are also beneficial for other professionals in helping roles, such as teachers, social workers, psychologists, and support workers.
Yes! We offer bespoke CPD events tailored specifically to the needs of your organisation. Whether you’re looking to focus on mental wellbeing, communication skills, safeguarding, or any other area, we can design a training experience that aligns with your team’s goals.
Booking is simple! Just get in touch with us directly to find the best event for your needs. If you're unsure which course is right for you, feel free to contact us we’re happy to help guide you. Contact us: training@smilecounselling.org.uk
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