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Comic Strip Conversations
- The course will consider why and how this tool can be used to support the communication of cyp
Comic Strip Conversations are illustrated interactions that supports cyp’s communication using stick figure drawings with an emphasis on context and what people do, say, think and feel. They can be used to help cyp to communicate what has happened and to elicit their perceptions of an incident or to help a child communicate what they find difficult in a particular context. Comic strip conversations can also be used as a teaching tool to develop a child’s understanding of others’ behaviours and emotions and to help plan for a situation in the future that may be causing anxiety.
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Lucy Charters, Principal Educational Psychologist, Rochdale Borough Council
Dr Lucy Charters, Principal Educational Psychologist
I started in education as a primary school teacher and after qualifying as an Educational Psychologist, began working for Rochdale Educational Psychology Service in 2003. I have particular interests in trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches and am passionate about promoting psychologically healthy education systems.
Dr Jessica Stout, Specialist Practitioner Educational Psychologist
I qualified as an Educational Psychologist in 2020. Prior to this I worked in mainstream and specialist high schools supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. I am a specialist practitioner for cared for children and work closely with the Virtual School. I am passionate about supporting children and young people to be heard and have their experiences understood and validated. I am particularly interested in the interrelated connection between physiology and psychology, attuned caregiving and interactions and the importance of relationships for health and wellbeing.
Dr Jo Lyons, Educational Psychologist
I qualified as an educational psychologist in 1998, prior to which, I worked as a teacher and deputy head teacher across both primary and secondary sectors. I have lived and worked in Rochdale most of my life and my own children attended local Rochdale schools. I am particularly interested in bereavement, loss, attachment and trauma, and how we can support the most vulnerable children and young people. Along with other professionals and significant adults, I seek to reflect collaboratively on how we might facilitate healthy relationships and enable children and young people to engage, thrive, feel safe and develop emotionally, socially and educationally.
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How to get here
By Road: The Rochdale campus is 2.6 miles from junction 20 off the M62. Follow the signs for Rochdale town centre
By Rail: Rochdale train station is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus through the town centre. It is also a Metrolink station, Manchester’s light railway system, which links Rochdale with Oldham, Bury and Manchester City Centre.
By Bus: The Rochdale bus station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Rochdale campus. There are frequent bus services throughout the borough which terminate in Rochdale.