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PACE Workshop

Understanding PACE and its role in supporting children and young people.

This workshop is designed to deepen understanding of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) and its role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. Participants will explore how attachment, trauma, and abuse affect brain development and how PACE can strengthen relationships.

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Course Content

This course will discuss a variety of topics including:

  • The impact of attachment, trauma, and abuse on brain development
  • Identifying hidden needs and miscuing attachment needs
  • Understanding intersubjectivity and its connection to attachment
  • How early relationships shape emotional development
  • Exploring the concept that trauma is stored in the body
  • Why cognitive approaches may not be enough for healing
  • Creating and demonstrating safety
  • Reviewing the four elements: Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy
  • Practical examples, including video demonstrations
  • Applying PACE to build stronger connections with children
  • Opportunities to practice PACE in conversations
  • Overcoming challenges in using PACE in caregiving

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of attachment, trauma, and how they affect brain development
  • Build knowledge of the concept of intersubjectivity and its role in attachment
  • Improve awareness of how trauma is stored in the body and why safety is crucial
  • Identify a clear understanding of PACE and its practical applications
  • Increase confidence in using PACE to build stronger relationships with children and young people.
  • Explore Strategies for balancing structure and nurture in caregiving

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