PACE for PARENTS: Module 2 (2/2) – OPEN COURSE

This is the second instalment of our two-part PACE for Parents programme.
All participants must complete Module One before attending this course, as Module Two builds directly on the shared language, boundaries and understanding established in the first session.

Both modules should be booked together.

** If a session is missed, credits are not carried over - a new session will need to be booked **

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Why Choose This Course?

• Connection Before Control: Discover how prioritising connection and regulation opens the door for meaningful boundary-setting without triggering survival responses.
• Grounded in Proven Science: Gain accessible insights into attachment theory, brain development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Dr. Donald Winnicott’s "Good Enough Parenting".
• Real-World Application: Learn how to weave the P.A.C.E. mindset into everyday moments—bedtimes, school runs, and high-stress escalations.
• Carer-Centred Support: Address "blocked care," caregiver fatigue, and emotional burnout in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.
• Interactive & Reflective: Engaging breakout sessions, reflective group exercises, and practical tools you can implement immediately.

Key Modules & Takeaways

• Module 1: Foundations of Trauma & Attachment – Understand how developmental trauma shapes brain structure, cortisol levels, and relational trust.
• Module 2: The P.A.C.E. Stance in Action – Master Playfulness (reducing shame), Acceptance (separating feelings from behaviour), Curiosity (wondering without judgment), and Empathy (feeling with the child).
• Module 3: Co-Regulation & Therapeutic Skills – Practical strategies for emotional containment, non-verbal communication, and repair after conflict.
• Module 4: Carer Well-being & Self-Reflection – Identify personal triggers, recognise signs of blocked care, and build sustainable support systems.

What this course is not

To maintain clarity and safety, PACE for Parents – Module Two is not:

• A space to discuss personal or family-specific situations

• Therapy, counselling, or one-to-one intervention

• Advice or guidance on working with social services, legal processes or court proceedings

This remains a structured, group-based parenting education course, suitable for local authority commissioning and family support pathways.

Programme structure

Module Two builds directly on the shared understanding developed in Module One.
Participants who have not completed Module One may feel overwhelmed and are therefore required to complete the full programme in sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the PACE for Parents training?
PACE for Parents is a practical, trauma-informed course based on Dan Hughes’ PACE model designed to help parents connect emotionally and support their child’s regulation and attachment.

2. Who is PACE for Parents aimed at?
This training is ideal for current parents/adoptive parents, guardians, and family members supporting (or applying to support) children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment needs, helping build secure, emotionally safe family relationships.

3. How will PACE for Parents support my child?
PACE empowers parents to respond to challenging behaviours with connection instead of control, supporting emotional regulation, reducing conflict, and fostering safer, trust-filled attachments at home.

4. What does the PACE for Parents course include?
The foundations of the PACE approach. It includes live instruction, real-life examples, guided exercises, and practical tools to begin applying Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy at home.

5. Is the PACE for Parents training evidence-based?
Yes, the PACE model is grounded in attachment theory, neuroscience, and decades of clinical practice. Families report greater emotional connection, better behaviour regulation, and more peaceful parenting after using it.

6. How do I book the PACE for Parents training?
Book both Module 1 and 2, add them to your basket, and complete payment. You’ll receive confirmation and access details by email so you can join the live online sessions.

What others say

You can read feedback from parents and carers who have attended our training HERE.

Format, CPD & Resources

• Delivery: Live training via Zoom

• Format: Taught input, small group work, paired activities and whole-group discussion

CPD / Learning Recognition

Participants receive a certificate of attendance and downloadable resources to support reflection, supervision discussions and learning records where required.

• Resources: A PDF of the course slides are included and an extensive resource library can be purchased separately.

Those wishing to pursue formal certification in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) or to explore PACE further are invited to visit the founder’s website.