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August 2016
Sexually Harmful Behaviour, Perth
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 »Post Traumatic Success, Adelaide
Professionals and clients can pay much attention to diagnosis and the psychological or emotional damage from traumatic events. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is increasingly seen as the almost inevitable consequence of experiencing trauma, giving weight to the importance of in-depth therapy (often with some form of re-experiencing) or the notion that therapy with clients who have experienced sexual abuse or severe trauma is somehow different or more specialised. However the complexities of trauma can be approached from a different angle: What…
Find out more »The conflict within – Working with individual and group dynamics Workshop – Blacktown, NSW
Processes focus on how an individual or group is operating. A useful metaphor is imagining individual/group processes include all the lifestyle issues that sit above the water and are directly observable. It involves responding to task and maintenance needs, decision making, choice of activities, the group or life structure, content and interactions. Dynamics focus on what and why certain processes occur. The dynamics are found under the water and they have a dramatic impact on how the boat is travelling.…
Find out more »Tools for change using creative group work workshop – Blacktown, NSW
The 2-day workshop develops the necessary skills for group leaders to facilitate creative group work. The training covers the principles of using creative group work techniques and tools. The focus includes changing group dynamics, increased understanding of motivational group work models for change and the use of practical creative exercises. Effective leadership is a powerful phenomenon that uses a group leader’s own self confidence and belief systems. This workshop explores the belief systems and interpersonal communication needed by leaders to…
Find out more »Safeguarding Yourself – Recognising and Responding to Vicarious Trauma – Blue Knot Foundation
This one day interactive professional development training explores the nature of vicarious trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue, and supports you to keep healthy and safe in your work with people impacted by trauma. Just as post-traumatic stress disorder can be perceived as a normal reaction to an abnormal event, so too can vicarious trauma (VT) be seen as a normal reaction to repeated exposure to traumatic stories and material. One might say - an ‘occupational hazard’ for those working across…
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