For Educators

Emotional Challenges: Supporting Young People’s Coping Behaviours

Specialist Professional Development

When young people face significant emotional or social pressure, the behaviours they adopt are often survival strategies. At KIP Education, our training in Coping Behaviours helps practitioners look beyond the surface of “problematic” actions to understand the underlying needs they serve. We provide a structured approach to identifying both healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms, giving your team the tools to facilitate positive change.

We focus on the practical application of life-skills and resilience-building frameworks. By understanding the drivers of various coping styles, professionals can better support young people in developing sustainable, healthy strategies for managing stress and adversity. This training ensures that staff can offer more than just a temporary fix, helping young people build a robust toolkit for their long-term wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the psychology behind various adolescent coping behaviours and survival strategies
Identify the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms in a school setting
Gain practical tools to help young people transition from harmful to healthy coping styles
Explore the role of emotional regulation and its impact on decision-making under pressure
Learn techniques for building long-term resilience through a life-skills approach
Master strategies for leading supportive interventions that encourage self-reflection
Understand how environmental factors and past experiences shape a young person’s response to stress
Access frameworks for monitoring progress and providing consistent emotional support

About Our Training

We provide an evidence-based, frontline perspective on the risks young people face right now. Unlike standard sessions, you will leave with a toolkit of practical activities and intervention strategies ready for immediate use across your school or organisation.

Delivered by experienced trainers
Interactive, evidence-based learning, with practical space for embedded learning
Covers current legislation and best practice
Equips you with practical tools, resources and confidence to act when concerns arise

Available as face-to-face or virtual training – flexible to suit your needs.

All participants will gain access to a wide range of resources, including educational materials, referral networks, and support services.

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Testimonials

“I wanted to let you know that Adrian was absolutely fantastic today. I have had so much good feedback from staff and students – apparently they were absolutely enraptured. Will most certainly be asking him to come back again next year!!

Clementine Budd

Marylebone Boys School

“An excellent provider of PHSE workshops and presentations. Your knowledgeable and approachable manner was just what our students needed to get the point across; Our pupils have learned much from the sessions and I would highly recommend KIP Education CIC.”

Mandy Francis

Head of CPSHE at Reeds School

“I loved your training,your delivery and your lived experience really lifted the course. Your energy and positive thinking are infectious and I came out of that training buzzing for the first time in ages..”

David Cox

Leaving Care Advisor

KIP’s expertise, guidance and advice were invaluable and their approachable manner and good humour drew very positive responses

Chris Drugan

East Barnet School

“Thank you again to Charlotte for super, engaging workshops this morning which the girls really enjoyed”

Mrs S Aarons

St Catherines School Twickenham

“I have worked with KIP Education for the last 10 years and have been impressed with the range of skills and knowledge. Their work with young people in classrooms and with individuals is of a very high standard”

Dave Rodgers

Education Consultant for PSHE & Healthy Schools

“Thank you for all these tools. The way you facilitated the training made it really easy and pleasant to contribute. It was really informative, especially as it was delivered by you, who has experienced the topic.”

Camden Social Worker

“Fantastic day for our year 9 pupils on drugs, alcohol, addiction, self-esteem. Pupils feedback was extremely positive, they particularly enjoyed the fresh, honest approach delivered by the KIP team. Looking forward to having them back next year!”

Gemma Sweeney

Head of PSHE Ashmole Academy