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Nervous system literacy for professionals and educators

Our training explores how the nervous system really works: how stress and overwhelm shape behaviour and how emotional regulation underpins everything

Mental wellbeing in the UK has been steadily declining since 2016*.

The challenges young people face are relevant to us all. We’re biologically designed to survive in a world very different from the one we live in today.

Understanding the human nervous system and the huge impact it has on our daily lives, health and relationships is a foundation for self-awareness and resilience.

Our training draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology and lived experience to explain how the nervous system works to keep us safe.

We teach nervous system literacy to understand the science of being human, because when we start to see ourselves and each other through this biological lens, things begin to make so much more sense.

*The Big Mental Health Report 2025, Mind

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How to create safety and connection through the lens of nervous system science: Five reframes

  1. From “attention-seeking” to “connection-seeking”

  2. From “dangerous behaviour” to “distress signal”

  3. From “fix it now” to “first, create safety”

  4. From “what’s wrong with you?” to “What’s happening for you”

  5. From “it doesn’t make sense” to “the body is trying to help”

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Nervous system literacy and resilience training for schools and organisations

  • Nervous system literacy for schools

    1.5-2 hour workshop, online or in-person. Designed for pastoral and wellbeing teams

    Nervous system literacy is the missing link in student wellbeing. This science-based workshop brings new understanding and practical tools to help your team respond to rising anxiety, self-harm and other behaviours.

  • Rethinking self-harm workshop

    1 hour talk, online or in-person for pastoral and wellbeing teams and other professionals

    An introduction to the science of the nervous system and self-harm, including how to support young people and start the conversation. This self-harm training can be built into school INSET training days and other events.

  • Student talks and workshops

    Talks and workshops for students to promote healthy strategies for emotional regulation

    Informative and inspiring talks for students on topics including teenage anxiety, the nervous system, managing exam nerves and practical tools for emotional regulation and resilience.

  • Talks for parent and carer communities

    1 hour talk, online or in-person. Designed for your wider community

    An overview of how our nervous system works, how it relates to anxiety, self-harm and emotional resilience, and practical tools we can use to support ourselves and our children.

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A preview of the Nervous System Literacy and Rethinking Self-harm training slides

What we talk about…

  • The mind-body science of the nervous system and being human in today’s world.

  • The building blocks of emotional resilience and emotional regulation.

  • How being neurodiverse can impact our ‘window of tolerance’ and make emotional regulation more challenging.

  • Why understanding the science of the nervous system eliminates shame and prevents trauma.

What people have said

  • "The guidance you provided was tangible, helpful and reassuring. It was pitched well, so both experienced and less experienced staff were able to learn. They felt that your lived experience gave it an authenticity which was humbling."

    Roedean School, East Sussex

  • “I learnt a lot through counselling about why I self-harmed but the science explains so much more”

    Student, aged 17

  • “Keep doing what you're doing. This has been really inspiring and has broken down the stigma of self-harm. It will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the way I work with clients.”

    NHS Mental Health Team Member

  • “Your guidance has empowered me to move beyond guilt and reactivity to approach the situation with understanding and helpfulness. This has been a significant step forward in my personal growth and in aiding my child more constructively.”

    Parent of 16 year old

  • “I’m so pleased I signed up for this - well worth taking two hours out of my day to learn, reflect and discuss.”

    Head Teacher, Brighton Girls High School

  • "I’ve done a lot around this kind of training, but yours excites my brain. It makes me want to listen and want to know more."

    Youth support worker

  • "When it comes to information on self harm, we have the textbook and then we have the simplified version and they are either too much or not enough. I think this is right on the money and then to have the tools at the end that’s where the real value is."

    Youth organisation

  • "I’ve done a lot around this kind of training, but yours excites my brain. It makes me want to listen and want to know more."

    St George's Lupset Youth Team

  • The fact you’re not a therapist brings a freshness. It’s taking a new angle and taking it from a very practical angle that makes sense to a lot of people .

    Youth organisation

  • This has been inspiring and has broken down the stigma of self-harm. It will have a huge impact on the way I work with clients.

    NHS Mental Health Team member

Let’s talk about supporting your team.

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