Welcome to The I Matter Project Intermediate A Course (Part 1 and 2)

Thinking Developmentally in the care of the Challenging or Complex Child for Professionals


In the Intermediate  A course we look at more practical Theory in relation to three aspects of challenging behaviour:

Where are we now?

How did we get here?

How do we get to where we want to go?


This course is followed by Intermediate B - Nurturing Growth which provides an Intensive 3 week Theory to Practice supported learning experience


Start Date:  This course has an intake every half term.

Course Duration:  90mins x 8 weeks online

Study Support:   6 90min face to face or webinars

Costs:    £300  (or £500 for A and B)

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME TO THE INTERMEDIATE COURSE

    • Welcome back to Your I Matter Studies
  • 2

    Foundation Course Revision

    • Revision of Key Elements of the I Matter Framework
  • 3

    INTERMEDIATE ONE- Where are We Now? Thinking Developmentally

    • Understanding the Foundations of Social Development
  • 4

    INTERMEDIATE TWO - How Did we Get Here? How do Difficulties Emerge?

    • How Did We Get Here? How does challenging behaviour emerge?
  • 5

    INTERMEDIATE THREE: Understanding Escalation

    • Understanding Escalation Processes
  • 6

    INTERMEDIATE FOUR - Brain Differences

    • Understanding Brain Differences - and the Emergence of Sensitivity
  • 7

    INTERMEDIATE FIVE - How do we get there? Start with You!

    • Your Key Role in All This
  • 8

    INTERMEDIATE SIX - Supporting Your Child's Progress

    • Supporting Your Child's Social Development
  • 9

    FINAL REVIEW

    • Final Review

About the instructor

Clinical Psychologist, Teacher and Parent

Cathy Betoin

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