Challenging Behaviour

When children struggle, their behaviour is often described as “challenging.” But what if we look beneath the surface? Behaviour is communication - and when we reframe the language we use, we begin to see the need, not the problem.

Join Sunshine Support for a compassionate and practical webinar exploring how to understand, respond to, and support children whose behaviour is often misunderstood. We’ll dive into what drives these behaviours, how stress and unmet needs show up, and simple shifts you can make to bring calm, connection and positive change.

We’ll explore:

• What “challenging behaviour” really means and why language matters
• Stress, sensory needs and emotional triggers
• How the nervous system shapes reactions and responses
• Ways to understand what a behaviour is communicating
• Practical, compassionate approaches to supporting children
• Tools that build regulation, safety and connection

Whether you’re a parent, carer or professional, you’ll leave feeling more confident, more curious, and better equipped to meet children where they are with empathy and insight.

Because when we change the way we see behaviour, we change the way we support children.

The important bits you need to know:

• All webinars are recorded except where we explicitly state they will not be
• When you sign up, we will send you the link to the webinar. You’ll get reminder emails in the run-up to the event so long as you don’t unsubscribe from Eventbrite emails
• When you join the webinar your camera and microphone are automatically turned off so we cannot see or hear you.
• If you are delayed then don’t worry about joining late.
• If something comes up and you cannot make it then don’t worry as all ticketholders are sent a link to the recording of the webinar the next day. This is then available to you for 30 days.
• Slides, references and CPD certificates are also sent out the next day.
• Join live and you have the chance to ask any questions you might have.
• Any questions or queries, then please email them through to events@sunshine-support.org.uk

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in the webinar are of the presenter and not Sunshine Support as an organisation. The information detailed on this page is accurate at the time of publishing. We reserve the right to change the speaker at any time. There maybe events outside of our control that contribute to this and our intention will always be to ensure the webinar goes ahead and meets the brief as closely as possible.