This training will be of value to those working with foster carers, in residential care, in LAC teams, adoption agencies, CAMHS, social care and other safeguarding settings. It aims to build on participants existing skills and to enhance understanding, awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness in working cross culturally in this important area of practice.
This course provides:
- an introduction to a systemic theoretical framework and practice skills to augment ways of working and to enable participants to view their work from different and useful perspectives.
- It will address current, relevant issues, dilemmas and service direction in the looked after and adoption field e.g. Care matters: Time for Change (2006).
- Address anxiety and risk-taking in working cross culturally.
The programme will focus on relevant themes e.g. the system around the child; expectations of therapeutic help; trauma and transitions; living in multiple contexts; child focused practice; multiple meanings of ‘family’; working with attachment, loss & resilience; conflict resolution; stigma & discrimination and the personal, professional, emotional impact of the work. There will be a mix of lectures, skills workshops, seminars and opportunities for case consultation.
Trainers: Dr Enid Colmer, Dr Sharon Bond, Sumita Dutta plus contributions from specialists in the field both from within the Institute and from other organisations.
Places will be limited so please book early to secure your place
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE
CONTACT [email protected] or call
0207 3919150
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