oxford brain story training pathway

Interested in learning more about the Brain Story? We offer a three-step training approach. All sessions are free to attend.

See below for our current training dates. We can also host bespoke sessions for groups of 50+ (please contact us).

Step 1: Core Brain Story Metaphors

This 90-minute training session presents the core metaphors of the Brain Story, along with their underlying science. Attend to learn more about the fundamentals of brain development and to participate in engaging micro sessions that apply this knowledge into practice.

This is relevant to anyone working with children, adults or families.

Step 2a: IN-Depth Core Brain Story metaphors

This 90-minute training session presents more in-depth scientific content on the core Brain Story metaphors, with a focus on either the early years and childhood (0-11-years-old) or adolescence to adulthood. This training also includes engaging micro sessions that facilitate application of this knowledge into practice. Anyone is welcome to attend, but frontline workers are especially encouraged. Choose the session based on the most relevant age group for you (or attend both!).

Please complete Step 1 before attending this session.

Step 2b: Applying the resilience scale

This 60-minute training session is hosted by the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. It focuses on the Resilience Scale metaphor, highlighting its application at the individual, organisational and systems levels. Anyone is welcome to attend, but frontline workers are especially encouraged.

Please complete Step 1 and Step 2a training before attending this session.

Step 3: Brain Story Certification Course

This free, online, self-paced course is for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its influences on resilience and lifelong health.

• Videos of more than 30 leading experts in neurobiology and mental health

• 20 modules

The Brain Story Certification Course is endorsed by a Curriculum Committee. Looking for more detailed information? Find a Feedback Report here.

Anyone is welcome to register, but managers and strategic leaders are especially encouraged.

2026 open Training Dates

All sessions are free to attend and will be hosted virtually

July

Step 1 - July 9th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2a (early years/0-11-years-old) - July 16th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2b - July 22nd, 4:00-5:00pm BST

September

Step 1 - September 17th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2a (adolescence to adulthood) - September 24th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2b - September 29th, 4:00-5:00pm BST

October

Step 1 - October 6th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2a (early years/0-11-years-old) - October 20th, 3:30-5:00pm BST

Step 2b - October 27th, 4:00-5:00pm BST

November

Step 1 - November 11th, 3:30-5:00pm GMT

Step 2a (adolescence to adulthood) - November 25th, 3:30-5:00pm GMT

Step 2b - November 27th, 4:00-5:00pm GMT

December

Step 1 - December 8th, 3:30-5:00pm GMT

Step 2a (early years/0-11-years-old) - December 15th, 3:30-5:00pm GMT