How can storytelling support children and young people with SEMH needs?
Storytelling is more than a literacy tool – it is a powerful relational and emotional bridge.
In this webinar, Sarah Johnson explores how storytelling can support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs by creating safety, connection and meaning. Drawing on folk tales, sensory storytelling, puppetry and emotionally resonant texts, the session examines how stories help children make sense of big feelings, identity, belonging and behaviour.
Grounded in practice from mainstream, PRU and alternative provision settings, this webinar offers practical, accessible approaches to using storytelling to reduce anxiety, build emotional literacy and strengthen relationships. Participants will leave with ideas they can use immediately to support regulation, inclusion and a sense of belonging – particularly for children who struggle to communicate their experiences in traditional ways.