This course is designed to enhance and develop your practice and increase competencies in participation and engagement. The course will be delivered over 6 full days (5 days face to face at the University of Exeter Streatham campus and 1 day online via Teams). The cohort will run from October to December. 

This course is suitable for those working within Health, Education and Social Care and those working directly in roles related to participation, advocacy, peer support, lived experience voice and engagement. The planned teaching dates are as follows:

• Thursday 30th October 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (in-person)
• Friday 31st October 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (in-person)
• Thursday 13th November 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (in-person)
• Thursday 20th November 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (online)
• Thursday 4th December 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (in-person)
• Friday 5th December 2025, 09:30 – 16:30 (in-person)

We will also be hosting an online development day for attendees' managers, service leads & commissioners via Teams on the following dates:

• Friday 14th November 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 (online)

More information can be found on our website here: Cedar Create | Advanced Participation Practitioner | Autumn 2025

In an increasingly digital world, therapists are discovering innovative ways to create accessible and engaging services for children, young people and families. Digital tools—including digital sandtrays and videogames—offer new opportunities to connect with clients in meaningful ways, supporting therapeutic work in both face-to-face and online settings. This interactive course explores how these tools can be integrated into practice to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes. 

This training is designed for systemic practitioners and family therapists. It will also be useful for anyone that works therapeutically with children and families. We have two course dates coming up. The training days are the same so you only need to attend one date. This course will take place on Thursday 12th March.

In an increasingly digital world, therapists are discovering innovative ways to create accessible and engaging services for children, young people and families. Digital tools—including digital sandtrays and videogames—offer new opportunities to connect with clients in meaningful ways, supporting therapeutic work in both face-to-face and online settings. This interactive course explores how these tools can be integrated into practice to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes. 

This training is designed for systemic practitioners and family therapists. It will also be useful for anyone that works therapeutically with children and families. We have two course dates coming up. The training days are the same so you only need to attend one date. This course will take place on Thursday 13th November.

This two-day online supervision training will explore the core elements and competencies of clinical supervision across a range of settings. Clinical supervision gives people the opportunity to reflect on their work and unlike line or case management, it provides opportunities to discuss challenges and successes, explore skills and knowledge development, model and practice specific approaches, and develop personal and interpersonal skills. The course will cover the supervisory alliance and role of the supervisor, setting up effective supervision contracts, using feedback and most importantly, how to support a sustainable clinical supervision structure and ethos at work. This training is designed for both clinical supervisees and supervisors alike.

Clinical Skills Supervision training gives people the opportunity to:
• Distinguish clinical supervision from management supervision
• Discuss challenges and successes
• Discuss skills and knowledge development
• Develop personal and interpersonal skills
• Understand the importance of the supervisory alliance and how to manage ruptures
• Understand how to structure supervision to optimize the experience for the supervisee and increase effectiveness
• To consider how to develop effective, respectful and sustainable supervisionstructures within work context for those in supervisory and leadership roles

Teaching will be delivered by clinicians and lecturers from the University who have specialism in clinical supervision across a range of clinical and professional contexts. The online supervisor training programme will comprise two days of training sessions linked directly to the generic supervision competencies within the UCL competency framework for supervision.

Supported by the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service

Multi-family group treatment is a growing evidence-based intervention which is used as an adjunct to single family therapy. The format draws on the experience of a number of families and increases motivation, commitment and a sense of sharing between them. This collective experience is balanced by the presence of staff members who guide families during a range of exercises and most crucially during lunch and snack times. The intensive days are spent in a range of ‘sub-groups’ including young people, siblings, and parents on their own.

Multi-family groups have been adapted for a range of presentations including adult mental health issues, ADHD, and paediatric illnesses. 

This experiential training seeks to orientate clinicians into the full workings of a group. A number of the key exercises used in each group will be practiced and each participant will take up a role in a created family. The training will be suitable and beneficial for any clinician working with a diagnosis of eating disorder, whether in CAMHS or adult services. Significant systemic facilitation techniques will be demonstrated and later deconstructed. The Maudsley Manual for MFGT will be followed and adapted.

This training will be delivered by Hannah Sherbersky & Louise Cooper.

This intensive 4-day training provides an overview of the Family Therapy for Eating Disorders model (FT-AN), often referred to as the Maudsley Approach. This treatment model places strong emphasis on family working and involvement, and supports the family to take a more active role in finding ways to overcome their child’s difficulties. The course also provides an understanding of other disordered eating diagnoses including Bulimia Nervosa.

This course is suitable for clinical staff working within a multi-disciplinary CYP team working directly with young people with diagnosed eating disorders and disordered eating, including Nurses, Psychologists, Family Therapist, Psychiatrists, Dieticians and Paediatricians for example.

The training days are: 6^th 7^th 13^th and 14^th October.

Psychoeducational groups are an integral part of effective low-intensity delivery. It is essential that groups are evidence-based and tailored to their audience and are delivered confidently by Adult Psychological Practitioners in a way that gives patients confidence and assurance they are getting a good quality treatment intervention for their difficulties.

This workshop is designed to support qualified Adult Psychological Practitioners to develop and expand skills with running groups to a more advanced level, and examine the key components needed to effectively run groups to provide optimal care for all patients. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice.

Please visit our website for more information: Cedar Create CPD

This workshop is open to both PWP's and MHWP's and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

If you have any questions please get in touch with createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk.

There is a huge focus nationally on supporting the needs of perinatal mental health, whether that be perinatal women, or their partners. This workshop is designed to support qualified Adult Psychological Practitioners to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties of perinatal patients. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice.

Please visit our website for more information: Cedar Create CPD

This workshop is open to both PWP's and MHWP's and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

If you have any questions please get in touch with createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk.

The CBT for sleep workshop is designed to support qualified Adult Psychological Practitioners to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of sleep difficulties in patients presenting for low-intensity treatment, either as a disorder on its own or as a comorbid presentation. It will utilize a range of psychoeducational tools and specific techniques to aid symptoms of insomnia. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice.

Please visit our website for more information: Cedar Create CPD

This workshop is open to both PWP's and MHWP's and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

If you have any questions please get in touch with createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk.

The Cultural Competency Workshop is designed to support qualified Adult Psychological Practitioners in developing clinical competency and confidence in understanding the complexity of culture within the realm of talking therapies. This workshop covers the principles of culture, anti-racism, intersectionality, equality, and diversity, helping Adult Psychological Practitioners gain confidence in initiating complex conversations, addressing initial anxiety around this sensitive topic, and understanding why this area of knowledge is fundamental.

Please visit our website for more information: Cedar Create CPD

This workshop is open to both PWP's and MHWP's and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

If you have any questions please get in touch with createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk. 

This menopause workshop is tailored for Adult Psychological Practitioners to build knowledge and confidence in supporting individuals affected by menopause and perimenopause within mental health services.

Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase leading up to menopause, during which hormone levels fluctuate and menopausal symptoms begin. Menopause is defined as the point when menstruation has ceased for 12 consecutive months, typically occurring between ages 45–55. Both phases can bring a range of physical and psychological changes. Crucially, perimenopause and menopause can significantly affect mental health, contributing to symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, irritability, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, and a reduction in self-esteem. These symptoms may overlap with or worsen existing common mental health problems and are often under-recognised or misattributed.

Please visit our website for more information: Cedar Create CPD

This workshop is open to both PWP's and MHWP's and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

If you have any questions please get in touch with createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk. 

There is a growing provision for supporting the needs of those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This workshop is designed to support qualified PWPs to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mild to moderate mental health difficulties of patients with ASD. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

The OCD workshop is designed to support qualified PWP’s to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mild to moderate presentations of OCD, utilizing the intervention exposure and response prevention. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

The core PWP training courses gives a solid basis for providing a structured, thorough step 2 assessment. This workshop will support qualified PWPs to expand on these skills to a more advanced level, to provide optimal care for all patients, but particularly those whose presentations may not be straightforward. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

There is a growing provision for supporting the needs of those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This workshop is designed to support qualified PWPs to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties of patients with ADHD. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

Case management and clinical skills supervision are integral to effective delivery of low-intensity CBT, and PWP development and wellbeing. Once PWPs have completed the supervisor training, there is often a lack of ongoing CPD to ensure supervisor skills are continually improving, and supervisors are ensuring they are maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the growing and evolving evidence base, to ensure they are meeting the needs of diverse PWPs. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

Our resiliency is regularly challenged in our personal, clinical and professional lives. These challenges are especially evident within healthcare roles, whether this be within the NHS, third sector or charitable organisations, given the demands and complexity working as part of the mental and physical health workforce. Recognition has resulted in several developments, including a session focusing on enhancing resiliency incorporated into several training curricula. 

This workshop is open to PWP's & MHWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.

The Panic disorder workshop is designed to support qualified PWP’s to develop clinical competency and confidence with the effective assessment and treatment of mild to moderate presentations of panic disorder, utilizing two key step 2 interventions; cognitive restructuring and behavioural experiments. A range of engaging teaching methods are used throughout the day to provide an optimal engaging experience and to cater for different learning styles including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection and skills practice. 

This workshop is open to PWP's only and will be held remotely via Zoom from 09:30am to 16:30pm.

A place on this workshop will cost £125. Please do book a place on this programme using the link below, alternatively we can arrange for an invoice to your service/organisation.