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SUMMARY:DYADIC DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOTHERAPY LEVEL 2
DESCRIPTION:Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 2\nDyadic Developmental Psychotherapy/ Practice (DDP) is an intervention model developed by Dan Hughes\, Clinical Psychologist (U.S.A.). DDP is family-based and is focused on facilitating the child’s readiness and ability to establish a secure attachment with his/her caregivers. It is called Dyadic Developmental Practice both to focus attention on the importance of reciprocity in parenting\, caregiving and therapy\, and also to draw attention to the fact that abuse\, neglect and trauma can seriously impact on the child’s developmental age and stage. This intervention is theoretically based on the models of attachment theory and intersubjectivity\, and is consistent with the needs of children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma. It is an approach that: \n\nIntegrates recent research in the areas of neurobiology of trauma\, early child development and attachment theory\, to produce a therapeutic and parenting approach that assists professionals to understand and effectively support children with trauma- attachment problems\, and their families\nCommunicates playfulness\, acceptance\, curiosity and empathy (PACE) in order to help the child regulate their feelings (often fear\, shame and anger) associated with past experiences and to create together new meanings to be integrated into the child’s life story (autobiographical narrative).\nRecognises the vital role which adoptive parents\, foster carers and residential workers play in the recovery of traumatised\, attachment-resistant children.\nProvides a set of principles that can support networks; inform and enrich parenting; and can support the child outside of the home eg in residential settings and at school\n\nDDP Level Two Training \nThis DDP Level Two 4-day (28 hour) workshop is open to clinical psychologists\, social workers\, parent mentors\, therapists and other practitioners\, who have completed the 4-day Level One training. It follows on from the ideas and skills introduced in Level One and is suitable for those who are beginning to use the principles and interventions in their day-to-day work. \nThe aims of this training are: \n\nTo gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of the interventions and parenting principles used in this approach.\nTo follow up on any relevant themes that participants would like more teaching on.\nFor each participant to have opportunities to focus on the successes and barriers experienced in applying the model in their practice via supervision or consultation about their work with families or their specific practice. This is the main aim.\nTo provide participants with the opportunity to explore (in small groups of 3 people for one hour a day) how their attachment history and experiences may inform and have an impact on their work.\n\nWe also invite a small number of participants (2 max) to bring a taped clinical session to be shown. The trainer shall provide advice on their DDP practice similar to what occurs for DDP Practicum students. To express your interest in this\, click here to send an email to Ben at Compass to discuss further. \nA MAXIMUM of 15 participants is permitted. \nPresented by: Lorren Arezio \nAudience: This training is suitable for professionals who have experience in working with children and families\, or parents or caregivers\, whose children have experienced developmental trauma and show attachment and relationship difficulties with their primary caregivers. This could be with adoptive parents\, foster parents\, kinship carers\, or caregivers\, such as in residential homes. Participants must have completed DDP Level 1. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, Child Protection and Disability Workers\, Guidance Officers\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Workers\, and all other mental health professionals looking to support young people and their parents/carers. \nDDPI Worldwide: DDPI Worldwide is the global Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice training and certification institute. They partner with Compass Seminars Australia to offer Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE (Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity\, and Empathy) training programs. These courses integrate the neurobiology of trauma\, child development\, and attachment theory to provide a therapeutic and parenting approach for supporting children and young people with relational trauma and attachment difficulties. Our programs include various levels of DDP training and practical PACE applications for professionals\, available in locations across Australia. Find out about DDPI Worldwide \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy-level-2
LOCATION:The Glen Hotel\, 24 Gaskell Street\, EIGHT MILE PLAINS\, QLD\, 4113\, Australia
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