This CPD-accredited webinar, hosted by CiM Co-founder and Head of Schools Support, Victoria Bagnall, provides insights into the critical role executive functions play in forming and maintaining friendships. Discover the cognitive processes that impact social interactions and gain practical techniques to support students in overcoming friendship challenges.
- Level: All
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Type: Recorded Webinar
- Downloads: Handout with Resource Pack
- Resources: 28 Student Worksheets
Who is this Course For?
This webinar is designed for:
Education Professionals: Seeking strategies to support students in building the skills and supportive environments necessary for lasting friendships.
Youth Workers: Looking for methods to assist youth in developing meaningful social connections.
Parents: Interested in understanding the social challenges their children face and learning supportive techniques.
Why This Course Matters
Friendships are a fundamental part of human development, yet many students with executive function challenges find it difficult to form and sustain meaningful relationships. This webinar sheds light on how the brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex, influences social interactions. Victoria Bagnall provides evidence-backed strategies to help students navigate the complex social landscape, addressing the cognitive skills needed to build supportive and lasting friendships.
What You’ll Learn
Join Victoria Bagnall in this CPD Accredited course as she guides you through:
- Understanding the Importance of Friendships: Explore the essential role of friendships in personal development.
- The Brain’s Role in Social Connections: Learn about the cognitive processes involved in forming and maintaining friendships.
- Executive Function Skills for Friendships: Identify and develop the skills crucial for social success.
- Practical Techniques for Support: Discover actionable strategies to help students navigate social challenges.
What Educators Are Saying
“So many of the neurodivergent children in our school struggle with friendships I had never thought that their executive functioning could be at the root of their challenges. Lots of food for thought.”
Meet Your Facilitator: Victoria Bagnall
Victoria Bagnall, co-founder and managing director, is a renowned speaker and author in the field of executive functioning, brain development, and behaviour. As co-founder of Connections in Mind, she is dedicated to raising awareness of neurological differences and promoting neuro-inclusion. With her background in teaching, Victoria skillfully translates complex neuroscience into engaging and practical learning experiences.
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