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March 2017
Dyadic Developmental Practice: Level One Training
Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) is an intervention model developed by Dr Dan Hughes (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. The intervention…
Find out more »Using Relationships to Heal Trauma Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity & Empathy
This workshop looks at how trauma and negative attachment experiences change the trajectory of the developing brain away from mental health and towards cognitive, emotional and behavioural strategies that are self-protective. Such self-protective strategies then make it difficult to form healthy relationships and make it difficult for children to accept traditional parenting methods. This workshop is relevant to any parent, carer or residential worker caring for children who have experienced early abuse, neglect, multiple transitions or losses. Participants will learn:…
Find out more »Engaging fathers in family based programs Workshop – Coffs Harbour, NSW
This workshop allows workers, organisations or networks of services to provide more effective programs to men and families. The workshop explores the importance of the fathers’ role in family services and how programs can engage and support this opportunity. The workshop focuses on: understanding what men might want when accessing community services using strengths based approaches when working with fathers engaging men’s in child protection and family based programs exploring skills used to work with men in a non-threatening way…
Find out more »Love Languages Workshop – Newcastle, NSW
Have you ever wondered how relationships REALLY work? How do people feel loved and express their love? How do relationships get into trouble? Love languages is a way to find your client’s relationship DNA. The five Love Languages are a fantastic KEY in assisting couples to resolve conflict in their relationship and dramatically improve their relationship at the same time. Most individuals live out of their Love Language, however, what if their partner’s love language is different. When this discord…
Find out more »Neighbour Day!
Relationships Australia is the home of Australia's annual celebration of community - Neighbour Day. Neighbour day will take place on Sunday 26th March. Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood. Whether through a cuppa, a picnic in the park, or a message of support; Neighbour Day is the perfect opportunity to say thanks for being a great neighbour and for being there when I needed you most. “I…
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