Play Saves Lives MasterClass on World Suicide Prevention Day

💡 Why This Matters

Behind every statistic on youth suicide is a child who needed hope, connection, and support. Research in neuroscience and behaviour shows us that when children develop resilience pathways in the brain, they are better equipped to cope with life’s challenges, recover from adversity, and seek help when they need it.

This Brain Behaviour MasterClass will empower you with science-based strategies to promote resilience and wellbeing in children and young people. On World Suicide Prevention Day, let’s come together as professionals to strengthen our role in prevention through knowledge, connection, and practical tools.

👩‍🏫 About the Host

This MasterClass is hosted by Zelna Lauwrens, Founder of Kids Life Studio® and creator of the global Play-Based Coaching® movement. A former special needs teacher, school counsellor, and NHS wellbeing assessor, Zelna holds a Master’s in Clinical Child Psychology and pursued doctoral research in psychiatry at Oxford University.

For over 20 years, she has trained children's change makers that include educators, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and coaches worldwide to use play as a practical, brain-based tool for building resilience, wellbeing, and hope in children.

🎓 What You’ll Learn

In this interactive and practical session, you will discover:

✅ How the brain processes stress, trauma, and connection in childhood

✅ Practical play based coaching strategies to support children

✅ A neuroscience-based framework for encouraging human connection

✅ Techniques that rewire the brain for resilience and hope

✅ A Suicide Prevention Blueprint to implement for prevention

🌟 Why Attend?

This isn’t just theory — it’s applied neuroscience for children’s wellbeing. You’ll walk away with:

• Clarity on how brain and behaviour science links to suicide prevention
• Confidence to support children with simple, powerful interventions
• Practical tools you can apply immediately in your professional setting
• Connection with a global community of like-minded change-makers

👩‍💻 Who Should Join?

This masterclass is designed for professionals who work with children and young people, including:

• Educators & school leaders
• Mental health professionals (psychologists, counsellors, social workers)
• Youth coaches & allied health practitioners
• Medical professionals interested in prevention strategies
• Anyone committed to child and youth wellbeing
• Life Coaches - especially those who specialise in children

🔗 Reserve Your Spot

Join us this World Suicide Prevention Day for this Brain Behaviour MasterClass that combines science, strategy, and hope. Together, we can build environments where every child feels connected, resilient, and able to flourish.