Working With Children CPD

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This CPD covers working with children and teenagers, through informative discussion, engaging activities and a wide range of creative ideas and resources.

Description

The aim of this CPD is to inspire participants to feel confident in working with children and teenagers and will involve informative discussion and engaging activities. Sian will also share a range of specific, creative ideas and resources.

Course Content

This CPD will cover:

  • The key points of Solution Focused practice when working with children.
  • Understanding a range of childhood conditions for which Hypnotherapy is effective.
  • How to build rapport and communicate effectively with children, including those who are reluctant, unwilling or unable to talk.
  • How a solution focused approach supports children in the development of their own solutions to problems.
  • The importance of recognising and acknowledging children’s strengths.
  • How to engage children in the process effectively, including creative ideas for the younger age range.
  • How to tailor the Initial Consultation – including an adapted Information Gathering handout.
  • The importance of setting clear goals and how to measure them effectively.
  • Utilising scaling and the Miracle Question to develop goals.
  • How to communicate with parents, manage their expectations and encourage behaviour that will impact positively on the process.
  • Hypnotherapeutic interventions which can be utilised with children.
  • Different ways children respond during hypnosis and how to manage this.
  • Age appropriate metaphors and language patterns – including handouts.
  • Your toolbox – ideas for props and sensory aids.

The importance of working with children is why this CPD is also an integral part of the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma course (AHD).

Presenter

Sian Noon - CPHT CPD PresenterSian Noon
HPD, DSFH, NLP Master Practitioner, SPD (Supervisor), NCH (Acc), AfSFH (Reg), QTS

Sian is owner of The Youth Fairy, specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for children and teenagers. In addition to running her busy practice in Sussex, she has over a decade’s experience of working with young people in an educational setting, as a qualified teacher and Head of Year, responsible for the social and emotional wellbeing of students.

Sian also runs CPHT Brighton, Hampshire and London with her husband Brian and is a qualified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach.

Reviews

"It was probably the best CPD I've been on since qualifying so thank you Sian!"

"It was an absolutely brilliant CPD which left me full of enthusiasm to put it all into practice. Thank you!!"

Thank you for such an informative session - you answered lots of my questions and now I feel far more confident
Angela K 3 December 2025
I found this CPD was just what I was looking for at the time that I needed it. Expertly delivered by Sian, very enthusiastic and engaging presentation style. I have some really good ideas to bring into my practice. Thank you very much indeed.
Amy J 29 November 2025
Thanks !
Kalli H 28 November 2025
The most interesting informative topic and really good interaction with group as a whole, she stayed on end of the course for anyone to ask questions and was really helpful taking time to answer a query I had. Well worth the time and money spent, best CPD I have been on
claire G 23 October 2024
One of the best CPD days I have had, so worth while, confidence boosting and amazing resources especially for someone who is just starting out on this journey, thank you
Jennifer K 22 October 2024
Thank you so much for a fantastic CPD. It gave me confidence and knowledge I can use in my practice. I enjoyed every minute and could not recommend it enough to anyone willing to support children.
Olga W 21 October 2024
very enjoyable and informative session
Rosie M 21 October 2024
I was so impressed with this course. Every minute was filled with valuable information from an incredible tutor. I gained a huge amount of practical information and resources and I now feel far more confident in delivering sessions to younger clients. Sian’s manner was warm, enthusiastic and very helpful.
Lisa A 21 October 2024

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