Date: 20th October 2022
Time: 7.00p.m - 8.30p.m
Venue: Online Via Zoom
Course overview
This workshop will begin with an introduction to interpersonal neurobiology and the science behind relationships- how we are wired for relationship, why we work best when we feel connected and the fundamental need we have for belonging.
It will then describe the benefits of using relationship to foster co-operation in the primary school classroom. Clear examples of how relationships impact on co-operation will be given and linked to research.
Next the challenges to fostering relationships in the classroom will be discussed and the facilitator will trouble shoot perceived limitations.
Following this, the facilitator will outline a number of quick, easy and inexpensive ways that teachers can build relationships, connection and co-operation with young children. These will be playful, interactive and child-centred.
Opportunity for questions and answers will be provided.
Finally, a list of further resources for teachers will be given.
Bio of Presenter: Hayley Rice

Child and adolescent psychotherapist
Play Therapist
MA MIAHIP MIAPTP
Hayley Rice is a child and adolescent psychotherapist specializing in play therapy. Hayley provides play therapy to children and creative psychotherapy to adolescents in her private practice in Arklow. In 2016 Hayley created Super Kids, a group program which uses play, movement, music, art and friendships to build self-esteem in young children.
Hayley gained a first-class honors Master of child and adolescent psychotherapy in 2018. Her topic of interest- neurodevelopmental play as a means of enhancing speech in young pre-verbal children with autism and parental experiences of this, returned great findings which Hayley incorporates into her daily work.
In 2019 Hayley studied Filial Therapy which focuses on the parent-child relationship as an agent of change. She loves to work alongside parents in their quest to help their children.
Hayley works closely with the Arklow Cancer Support and has a special interest in helping children affected by cancer along with those who have suffered a bereavement in childhood.
In 2020, following the Corona Virus outbreak, Hayley had a huge number of parents reaching out for help. She set up an Instagram page where she shares tips, supportive information and talks about topical issues such as anxiety, behaviour issues and more.
In 2021 Hayley launched her online programmes and workshops for parents and professionals. They have proven hugely successful and are invaluable to anyone who needs help immediately.
| Course Start Date / Time | 20-10-2022 7:00 pm |
| Course End Date / Time | 20-10-2022 8:30 pm |
| Cut off date | 20-10-2022 7:15 pm |
| Available place | 500 |
| Fee | FREE |
| Number Hours | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Speaker | Hayley Rice |
| Location | Online |