Creative working with survivors
A two-day practical workshop for counsellors/therapists
helping clients who have survived abuse
Facilitators: Roger & Christine Day
Survivors are defined as those who have experienced neglect and/or physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Included in this workshop will be 'first-aid' coping techniques, exploring of the senses, spatial awareness, safe relating, nonverbal expressions and reprogramming of the emotions.
People attending this workshop will learn a variety of creative techniques for helping survivors of all ages to effect positive change and move on in life. Participants will explore techniques to limit the effects of trauma in their clients’ everyday lives.
Also included will be ways to deal with disclosures from adult and child clients, including the vital importance of note-taking, and how to work with child protection departments. Ideas will be given in how to counsel children who are being called as witnesses in court, taking into account Crown Prosecution Service guidelines.
This workshop will be of benefit to the counsellor/therapist new to working with survivors and the person who has had many years' experience.
If you want to attend this workshop in your area or are willing to host the event locally (with a minimum of 10 participants), please contact us:
brookcreativetherapy@gmail.com
Telephone 01788 541 937 or 07870 737 652