August 2016
Sexually Harmful Behaviour, Gold Coast
The workshop introduces the audience to the practical application of a strengths based approach to safety assessments with a particular emphasis on narrative and solution focused therapy and the Signs of Safety Model (Turnell &Edwards 1999). The workshop will discuss how these approaches can be applied in developing a language to support the young person and their families/caregivers in talking about the sexually concerning or harmful behaviour, safety planning, responsibility taking, assessing levels of safety and working with denial. The…
Find out more »November 2016
Mindfulness Practices for Complex Behaviours, Gold Coast
Despite its inherent joys, the challenges of parenting can produce considerable stress. These challenges multiply — and the quality of parenting can suffer — when a child displays complex behaviours associated with ADHD or autism. Even under optimal circumstances, the constant challenges faced by these children can contribute to family conflict and tax parents' inner resources, often undoing the best intentions and parenting courses. Children with ADHD or autism, and their families, face many unique daily challenges such as inattention,…
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