Workshop for anyone working with children who display challenging behaviour. Teaches participants how to implement effective negotiation strategies and promote positive behaviour. Contact: 0131 222 2426. www.childreninscotland.org.uk
30 November. Advocacy Skills for Non-Advocates, Glasgow. Practical one-day workshop about how to use advocacy skills to support clients. Suitable for anyone working with young people. Contact: 0131 222 2426. www.childreninscotland.org.uk
1 December. Enabling Children to Speak about Feelings in Small Groups with Circle Time Techniques, London. Course to help professionals get children talking about their emotions. Contact: 020 7354 2913. www.childmentalhealthcentre.org
4 December. Play & Risk, Eastleigh. Morning course teaching participants to develop play-appropriate risk assessments through assessing play value and risks. Contact: 07000 785 215. www.commonthreads.org.uk
5 December. Life Story Books, London. Training for social workers on how to help compile life-story books with looked-after and adopted children. Contact: 020 7354 4161. www.familyfutures.co.uk.
