Cruse: Bereavement by Suicide Awareness

12 February 2025 10:15am–12:45pm

Taking place via Zoom

There is no single or right way to respond to a suicide. Recognising the individual circumstances are an important part of any support given to those bereaved by suicide. The content of this session is relevant to all UNSION workplaces and it guides you through the features and strategies to enable you to deliver timely […]

Neurodiversity for school support staff

14 – 15 January 2025

Taking place online via Zoom

This session will focus on neurodivergent learners and discuss strategies that help to encourage neuroinclusive schools.

Introduction to Bereavement in Children January 2025

14 January 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm

This one hour seminar supports awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young people and their families.  Delivered by Cruse Bereavement Care, the session looks at the understanding of death at different stages of development and how children and young people respond to grief. The seminar gives you the tools and confidence […]

ADHD Awareness for Schools Workers

19 December 2024 10:00am–12:30pm

Taking place via Zoom

Increase your understanding of ADHD and develop practical ways to work with young people with ADHD.

Dealing with difficult telephone conversations December 2024

18 December 2024 1:00pm–3:30pm

This two hour course is delivered via Zoom and is aimed at members tackling difficult conversations or topics, or who may often have service users who are aggressive or angry on the telephone. Learn how to communicate effectively over the telephone and how to de-escalate challenging callers. On completion of this Dealing with Difficult Telephone […]

Dealing with difficult face to face conversations December 2024

18 December 2024 10:00am–12:30pm

This online course is aimed at members who are regularly faced with tackling difficult face to face conversations. Learn how to communicate effectively and de-escalate challenging people. Please note this course is now full. If you would like to be notified if a place becomes available or notified when we run the course again, then […]

Mental Health Awareness

16 December 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Taking place via Microsoft Teams

This online workshop is for UNISON members with an interest in mental health and wellbeing.

Cruse Bereavement in Children and Young People December 2024

11 December 2024 4:00pm–6:30pm

This online workshop is open to any UNISON members but is particularly aimed at those work with children and young people. The session provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement on children, young people and their families. It looks at the understanding of death at different stages of development and how children and […]

Introduction to Bereavement in Children December 2024

10 December 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm

This one hour seminar supports awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young people and their families.  Delivered by Cruse Bereavement Care, the session looks at the understanding of death at different stages of development and how children and young people respond to grief. The seminar gives you the tools and confidence […]

Cruse Loss and Bereavement Awareness December 2024

This online workshop is open to any UNISON members but is particularly useful for those who regularly deal with bereaved people in their work.  The session will reflect on the grieving process, seeking greater understanding of current models on grief that can help. It will also look at the impact of loss on families, individuals […]