Could a deeper understanding of attachment theory revolutionize your approach to student behavior management? Discover a transformative, school-based training program that empowers teachers to address students’ emotional needs, and even become certified therapists, all within the classroom.
Throughout my teaching career, I have attended numerous safeguarding meetings where conversations often veered towards students’ reluctance to participate. I intuitively knew that defiance was not the root cause, but rather deeper emotional issues that traditional behavior policies struggled to address.
The rise of emotional barriers to learning is alarming. In England, one-third of students fail to meet expected educational standards by the end of primary school, with this figure nearly reaching 50% among disadvantaged students. Meanwhile, referrals to mental health services continue to skyrocket – increasing by 35% in a single year – leaving countless children without timely support.
Teachers witness these issues daily. Behavioral struggles, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma all impact a student’s capacity to learn. However, many classroom teachers lack the training or resources to respond therapeutically. Traditional SEND pathways and CAMHS services are overwhelmed.
Imagine being able to train as a therapist while continuing to teach, utilizing your passion to delve into the emotional world behind every student’s behavior.
Educational Psychotherapy is a distinctive school-based mental health intervention designed to tackle some of these challenges. By combining psychological theory with teaching practice, it helps students overcome emotional and behavioral barriers to learning.
The Advanced Diploma in Educational Psychotherapy, offered exclusively by the Caspari Foundation, is a unique opportunity for teachers. This qualification opens doors to roles in CAMHS, adoption support, schools, and private practice. Teachers can start by enrolling in the one-year Certificate in Therapeutic Teaching, a part-time, online course run on weekday evenings, with one in-person Saturday per term. This course introduces essential psychological theories such as attachment, trauma, and reflective practice, providing immediately applicable strategies for the classroom.
The Advanced Diploma provides teachers with a new, accredited career path deeply rooted in school settings.
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