Gain insight on how the rapid changes in today's world are influencing children's brains. As technology advances and urbanisation intensifies, children face both unique opportunities and significant challenges. This session will delve into how these factors impact cognitive functions, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Prof. Sam Wass discusses how modern technology can affect children’s brains and what parents and carers can do to support children’s attention in the age of constant digital distraction.
You may also be interested in:
The narcissist next door
Do you suspect you may be dealing with a narcissist in your life, but are not quite sure? Are you struggling to manage the behaviours of your parent, child, partner, friend, neighbour, co-worker or boss?
In this session, Dr Supriya McKenna introduces the different types of narcissists and explains the psychological manipulation tactics they use to pull victims into their orbits and trap them there. You’ll also learn how to protect yourself from a narcissist’s behaviours, how to communicate with them, and if you choose to, how to best escape their orbit, forever.
Mental health and relationships
Relate, the leading charity for relationship support, explores the impact of the pandemic, and working in the rail industry, on relationships. Get practical advice for happier and healthier relationships in all areas of life.
Effective conflict management – mindset and influence
With the rise in crime against rail workers, it’s more important than ever that frontline staff have the necessary tools to diffuse potential conflict. Jason Keeley, Founder and Director of IKON Training, delivers his top tips for adopting the right mindset, and using influence to avoid situations bubbling over.