The AMBER Classrooms

COURSE CONTENT

The AMBER Classrooms is a trauma informed, mental health and emotional resilience training for all school staff based upon The AMBER Approach. This training has been widely recommended by more than 50 schools who have benefited from having either our 2hr masterclass or the full day intensive course.

AMBER is an Acronym for: Anchor. Move. Breathe. Express. Relax

The Amber Classroom Masterclass (2hr Masterclass)

WHO FOR: These workshops can be targeted for your schools specific needs and are amended for Nursery/Preschool, Primary, Post Primary and beyond.

Fresh Minds Education run a number of master classes for schools which usually happen during a Twilight or Inset Training day. All schools start with The Amber Classroom Master Class introduction workshop which inspires teachers to begin their journey of learning about and engaging with the AMBER approach. The background neuroscience and theoretical framework is backed up with a practical practice, tools and techniques which supports teachers and all school staff to cultivate their own wellness and reflect on how they might incorporate the AMBER approach into their daily lives and classroom.

The Amber Classroom (1 Day Course)

WHO FOR: These workshops can be targeted for your schools specific needs and are amended for Nursery/Preschool, Primary, Post Primary and beyond.

The AMBER Classrooms is a substantial trauma informed, mental health and emotional resilience training for all school staff. This training usually takes place during a Twilight Sessions or Inset Training Days. The 1-day course is generally a 6hour course providing an in depth exploration of neurobiology, psychology, and ecology and how that shapes the humans we become: The main topics include:

• Mental Heath Awareness
• Trauma Awareness
• Self Compassionate Self Care
• The Amber Approach Theory and Practice
• AMBER tools, techniques and resources

By the end of this course learners will have:

• Knowledge of trauma informed theory and approaches and how these impact learning environments and the role of an educator
• Confidence in delivering resilience work in a educational or youth orientated environment
• Practical Experience of planning and facilitating GROW activities
• Tools for engaging children
• Materials for delivering your resilience programmes and engaging with children
• Connectivity to a growing network of like-minded facilitators

ASSESSMENT: None however participants will be asked to complete baseline and exit evaluation and additional evaluation in 4 weeks from completion to review impact.