Advice and resources : CAMHS training offer
Overview
Available for care professionals across Berkshire, our training can help you identify and support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Sessions are available to teams working with children, young people and their families using psycho-education and other relevant evidence based psychological techniques, such as using a cognitive behavioural framework.
This training will provide opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to work with the common mental issues that young people present with.
We have four modules available which will be delivered weekly via Microsoft Teams.
Training material consists of instructive teaching and experiential learning and is delivered by a qualified member of our local CAMHS services.
You can email to find out more: CAMHSTraining@berkshire.nhs.uk
Anxiety unpacked training (supporting anxious young people)
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges facing children and young people today, and it can leave the adults around them feeling unsure about how best to help.
Our module is an evidence-informed training session grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Designed with busy professionals in mind, this interactive training will:
- increase your understanding of how anxiety shows up in young people
- equip you with practical, CBT-informed strategies to use in everyday interactions
- build your confidence in having supportive conversations
- help you recognise when a young person may need a referral for further support
By the end of the session, you’ll feel more confident in responding to anxiety and more equipped to make a positive difference in the lives of the young people you support.
Low mood and depression training
Evidence-based, psychoeducational session designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to support young people. This training is ideal for professionals working with children and young people across education, health, social care, and community settings.
This training could help you:
- recognise low mood in young people
- understand the emotional, psychological, and social drivers behind low mood
- build confidence in having open, safe, and non-judgemental conversations about low mood
- respond effectively using practical communication strategies with distressed young people
- reflect on personal attitudes, language, and the impact of vicarious trauma
Suicide and self-harm awareness training
Evidence-based, psychoeducational session designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to support young people at risk.
This module is ideal for professionals working with children and young people across education, health, social care, and community settings.
This training could help you to:
- recognise key risk factors and vulnerable groups linked to self-harm and suicide in young people
- understand the emotional, psychological, and social drivers behind self-harming behaviours
- build confidence in having open, safe, and non-judgemental conversations about suicide
- respond effectively using practical communication strategies with distressed young people
- collaborate across services to safeguard and support at-risk individuals
- reflect on personal attitudes, language, and the impact of vicarious trauma
World of emotions
Evidence-informed training for professionals working with children and young people.
Grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) principles, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the emotional world of children and young people and develop strategies to respond effectively and compassionately in your professional role.
The training teaches psychological insights and practical strategies to better support the emotional and mental wellbeing of young people.
This training explores a range of presentations including low mood, anxiety, self-harm, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
It also focuses on understanding the functions of behaviour and developing effective, compassionate responses to behaviour that challenges.
Book your place
To book your place onto a session, use our online registration forms.
We’ll send a Teams meeting link will be sent along with the registration confirmation email.
Supporting young people with low mood
Wednesday 14 January 2026
3pm to 5pm
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Anxiety unpacked
Wednesday 21 January 2026
3pm to 5pm
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World of emotions
Wednesday 28 January 2026
3pm to 5pm
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Suicide and self-harm awareness
Wednesday 4 February 2026
3pm to 5pm
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