Ethical Relational Counselling for Children and Young People
Ethical Relational Counselling has been discussed and described for many years.
This workshop applies the ideas to working with Children and Young People
Effective counselling of children and young people occurs within an ethical framework. This workshop looks at the relevant laws, ethical responsibilities, safeguarding requirements and the importance of contracting to maintain good ethical practice.
From this starting point, the workshop spends time looking at how to develop the therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive change, using case studies, demonstration, role plays and practical discussion.
The workshop is suitable for any therapist looking to work with children and Young People, or wishing to develop and enhance their skills, or reassure ethical practice.
A certificate of attendance will be provided showing 6 hours of CPD.
Workshop Descriptions
Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences
The phrase Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) is a current ‘buzzword’ but what it does it mean?
How might this affect the development and mental health of children and young people?
In this workshop we explore ACEs and examine the impact on the young client, from attachment issues, to behavioral issues.
The workshop looks at how to help the client to tell and process their story safely, avoiding re-traumatisation.
Using case studies and practical activities, we look at how to develop the therapeutic relationship to benefit the young client that has Adverse Childhood Experiences, while understanding the therapists frame of reference and taking into account the impact on the therapist.
The workshop is suitable for any practitioner looking to work with Children and Young People, or wishing to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill set, or support ethical practice.
A certificate of attendance will be provided showing 6 hours of CPD.
Using Creative and Therapeutic Play
Younger clients can need help in telling their stories or understanding the feelings around the things they have gone through. This can also apply to adults.
Creative techniques and elements of play can unlock a new understanding and allow clients to process their experiences in a different way.
This entirely experiential workshop explores how you can use different ways to help clients to tell their stories and make sense of their world. We look at a selection of activities that can provide insight and help implement change and improve understanding.
Using demonstration and triad work, participants have a hands-on experience of how creative work can improve therapeutic outcomes.
The workshop is suitable for any practitioner looking to work with Children and Young People, or wishing to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill set for CYP or adult clients.
A certificate of attendance will be provided showing 6 hours of CPD.
Working with Neurodivergence in Children and Young People
There is an increase in awareness around neurodivergence in society which raises a lot of questions for us as therapists. currently it is not included in many counselling training courses.
Anecdotally I have experienced a rise in the number of clients that have approached me that are identifying as neurodivergent and I have had to research the subject and learn to adapt my ways of working.
The workshop examines what is neurodivergence, how can you recognise it in your client, and what you might do if you notice possible neurodivergent behaviours in your client.
We will also look at how can you work with neurodivergent clients and how this might differ from work with neurotypical clients, if at all.
The workshop is suitable for any practitioner working with Children and Young People, adult clients that are neurodivergent or practitioners wishing to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill set, and support ethical practice.
A certificate of attendance will be provided showing 6 hours of CPD.
Working with Self-Harm and Risk in Children and Young People
The sensitive topic of risk is one of the areas that can cause anxiety in the therapist, especially when working with young people.
The workshop explores:
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how to assess risk
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how to work effectively with a young client that presents with self-harm or suicidal ideation
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when and how to break confidentiality.
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when and how to refer to keep the client safe and ensure ethical professional practice.
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the different referral pathways and possible consequences of referral.
Due to the sensitive nature of the subject we also look at the impact on the practitioner and how to mange our own well-being.
The workshop is suitable for any therapist looking to work with Children and Young People, or wishing to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill set, or support ethical practice.
A certificate of attendance will be provided showing 6 hours of CPD.
Photography by: Pia Kwasnica