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SUMMARY:THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM - Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Theraplay® Level One & MIM\nTheraplay® is an evidenced-based\, attachment-focused intervention utilising non-symbolic\, interactional play to re-create experiences of secure attachment formation between parent and child. Therapist-guided short-term\, dyadic therapy focuses on improving the child’s behavioural and emotional challenges through the parent-child relationship. In a session\, the therapist guides the parent and child through playful games\, challenging activities\, and nurturing interactions. Theraplay® helps the child experience previously difficult interactions in new ways\, helps overcome fear/ shame\, increase trust\, and create a positive change in the child’s sense of self. Theraplay® helps the parent be attuned to the child\, understand the motives of the child’s behaviour and the underlying needs\, manage environmental stimuli\, and carefully challenge their child in a safe place. While other therapies may work primarily with the child alone or work with parents on managing the child’s behaviours\, Theraplay® has shown that the parent-child relationship is the most powerful and influential element for change. It is also a complementary approach to Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (developed by Dan Hughes). \nTheraplay® has been used successfully to help: \n\nChildren with developmental trauma\nShy\, withdrawn children\nOveractive\, controlling or aggressive children\nFoster/adoptive children with attachment difficulties\nChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Pervasive Development Disorder\nChildren with physical disabilities\, developmental delays or those who are non-verbal\nChildren who live in group settings\nEarly childhood students and others who receive services in group settings\n\nYou will learn: \n\nHistory\, core concepts & evidence base of Theraplay®\nThe four dimensions of Theraplay®: Structure\, Engagement\, Nurture & Challenge. Undertake activities for each of the dimensions\nAdminister the Marshack Interaction Method (MIM) & analyse it at a beginning level\nConduct feedback sessions with parents based upon the MIM analysis\nUse the MIM as a guideline for Theraplay® treatment planning\nObserve demonstrations of Theraplay® treatment and techniques\nPractice Theraplay® activities in dyads\nIdentify the types of behaviours that require a particular dimension\nUtilise the four Theraplay® dimensions to treat the specific needs of a child\nHow Theraplay® is applied to meet the needs of children with behaviour problems\, foster and adopted children\, children with ASD\, & older children\nHow to guide parents to participate in a Theraplay® treatment session\n\nParticipants must attend all hours of the course to receive the certificate. \nAudience: for mental health professionals and education professionals at all levels & any professional that applies behavioural\, developmental and relational science to their practice. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Social Workers\, Psychologists\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Worker\, Play Therapists\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skill with families. \nEducation Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 School Counsellors\, School Paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/theraplay-level-1-mim-newcastle
LOCATION:Noahs on the Beach\, 29 Zaara St\, Newcastle East\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:HEY LITTLE WARRIOR - Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Anxiety in Little Kids\nDesigned specifically for early childhood settings\, this workshop is based on ‘Hey Warrior’ and ‘Hey Awesome’\, the best-selling\, highly-acclaimed children’s books which turn anxiety into an ally\, and explore and explain anxiety through a neuroscientific\, child-friendly lens. The workshop will provide early childhood educators with the practical strategies and information to support a class-based approach towards strengthening all children against anxiety\, expanding their capacity for brave behaviour\, and understanding more about the brain. Upon completion of the workshop\, early childhood educators will have the information and practical tools to work with children on a group or individual level to support a greater understanding of the brain\, build their capacity to calm big feelings (including anxiety and anger) and move towards brave behaviour. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\n‘Making anxiety an ally.’ A child-friendly\, fun explanation of what happens in the brain during anxiety;\n‘Introducing … your amygdala!’ Class-based activities to introduce children to the amygdala – the seat of anxiety and big feelings;\n‘Taking anxiety out of anxiety.’ An engaging way to make sense of symptoms and behaviours\, and how to use this to help children find calm during anxiety;\n‘Anxiety and courage happen together.’ Talking to children about anxiety and courage.\n‘Building brave.’ How to teach children the strategies that can calm anxiety.\n‘Brain chatter.’ How to build a brave mindset;\n‘When big feelings happen.’ How big feelings happen in the brain\, and how to be the ‘boss of your brain’ to feel calmer and braver;\n‘Let’s talk about the ‘feeling brain’ and the ‘thinking brain.’ Why they need to work as a team\, and how to make that happen;\n‘You can change your brain!’ How we get better at things\, and why being brave feels tough sometimes;\n‘Mindfulness – Brains love it!’ Why brains love mindfulness and fun ways to practice.\n‘Strong\, happy brains.’ What all brains need to be their best.\n\nWorkshop includes: \n\nCatering\nA copy of the Hey Warrior book valued at $20.99\nLesson plan (early childhood)\nCPD certificate\n\nTarget audience: Early childhood educators\, support staff\, and all professionals who support them including occupational therapists\, social workers\, school counsellors\, psychologists\, early childhood specialists. \nThis workshop is approved for the School Readiness Funding Menu. This workshop can also be delivered In-house at your early childcare centre: $4840.00 (GST Included) and associated travel costs between $1000.00 – $1600.00 depending on your location for a maximum of 25 participants. Contact us to ask how. \nPresented by: Karen Young founded the popular website\, Hey Sigmund\, attracting millions of readers each year worldwide and is author of the best selling Hey Warrior book for young people with anxiety. She is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand\, and can often be heard on Australian radio and TV programs such as The Project and the ABC. Her articles have been translated into a numerous languages and her work has been published internationally. She is a sought-after international speaker to sold out events from New York to Newcastle. She has authored three books for kids and parents to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. Experience has taught her that people can do amazing things with the right information\, psychology has something for everyone\, jargon doesn’t\, everyone has a story to tell\, short bios are the longest to write\, nobody has it all figured out and the best people to be around are the ones who already know this. Karen translates the neuroscience of anxiety and every day life into meaningful advice for all ages. \n  \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/hey-little-warrior-bendigo
LOCATION:Lakeside Hotel\, 286 Napier Street\, BENDIGO\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children,Professional Training,Staff/Team
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SUMMARY:A DEVELOPING BRAIN - Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Whole Child Development\nDesigned specifically for early childhood settings\, this workshop explores the recent developments in neuroscience that have given us remarkable insight into the conditions and experiences that can dramatically influence the growth and development of all young children in positive and enduring ways. Early childhood is a particularly critical time for the developing brain\, and the early childhood environment is rich with the necessary experiences and relationships to support children in their development\, behaviour\, learning\, and social and emotional well-being. The relationships and experiences children are exposed to in their earliest years\, will influence the neural foundations upon which their growth and development is built. This dynamic workshop will explore these conditions\, and ways early childhood professionals can translate this knowledge into practice to nurture the holistic development of all children. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nhow the brain develops and how the experiences and relationships children are exposed to in early childhood will influence behaviour\, learning\, regulation\, social and emotional development\, and general well-being;\nthe relationships and experiences children need during early childhood to optimise learning\, and behavioural\, social\, and emotional development;\nthe strategies that can be used at a group or individual level to support the building of strong neural foundations in all young children;\nusing neuroscience to respond effectively to tantrums\, big behaviour\, and ‘big feelings’;\nlooking behind big behaviour – an easy\, practical way to understand behaviour through a neuroscientific lens\, and the importance of translating this into all early childhood practices;\nhow to nurture emotional self-regulation in children;\nwhy many common behaviour management techniques don’t work\, their impact on the developing brain\, and what to do instead;\nthe importance of attachment in building the strong neural foundations for essential areas of development including the ability to form meaningful relationships\, emotional regulation\, joy\, empathy\, independence\, and resilience;\nhow to activate attachment systems;\nthe impact of trauma on the developing brain\, specifically in relation to learning\, relationships\, social and emotional development\, behaviour;\nthe relational conditions and experiences that can protect and strengthen young children who have experienced trauma.\n\nWorkshop includes: \n\nCatering\nA copy of the Dear You\, Love From Your Brain book valued at $19.99\nLesson plan (early childhood)\nCPD certificate\n\nTarget audience: Early childhood educators\, support staff\, and all professionals who support them including occupational therapists\, social workers\, school counsellors\, psychologists\, early childhood specialists. \nThis workshop is approved for the School Readiness Funding Menu. This workshop can also be delivered In-house at your early childcare centre: $4840.00 (GST Included) and associated travel costs between $1000.00 – $1600.00 depending on your location for a maximum of 25 participants. Contact us to ask how. \nKaren Young founded the popular website\, Hey Sigmund\, attracting millions of readers each year worldwide and is author of the best selling Hey Warrior book for young people with anxiety. She is a regular contributor to Parenting Magazine in New Zealand\, and can often be heard on Australian radio and TV programs such as The Project and the ABC. Her articles have been translated into a numerous languages and her work has been published internationally. She is a sought-after international speaker to sold out events from New York to Newcastle. She has authored four books for kids and parents to help them understand anxiety and neuroscience. Karen translates the neuroscience of anxiety and every day life into meaningful advice for all ages. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/a-developing-brain-bendigo
LOCATION:Lakeside Hotel\, 286 Napier Street\, BENDIGO\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children,Professional Training,Staff/Team
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