Welcome to THEiA, an academy of learning and best practice for all those working with children and young people and those who care for them within families and out of home care. THEiA stands for Trauma, Health and Education International Academy and it will offer specific training in areas such as Therapeutic Life Story Work, Therapeutic Social Work and Recovery in the Classroom.
Sexual Abuse Awareness: staying safe and working with children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and/or sexually harming others. Assessments, Planning and Action and Complex Case Interventions are a few of the courses. These activities will be certificate-based programmes delivered by practitioners in the various disciplines that we will offer.
THEiA will publish and highlight the latest research and papers connected with its core interests, and those undertaking the courses will have resource pages and access to research and development programmes.
THEiA is the ‘Academy of Learning’ from Therapeutic Life Story Work International.
"As THEiA develops, I am hopeful that it will establish itself as an academy of excellence and become the focal point for all those working with and caring for traumatised children, young people and their families."
Professor Richard Rose Director and Founder of TLSWi & THEiA
We aim to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and flexible training that enhances the professional growth of social workers. We strive to ensure that every carer is well-prepared to meet the challenges of their role with empathy, skill, and expertise.
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Our team of practice rich professionals will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the academy, ensuring that all our courses are up to date and practical.
Director of Therapeutic Life Story Work International and THEiA
Independent Certified Therapeutic Life Story Work and Play Therapist based in Kent
Independent social worker based in Bristol (UK), providing Therapeutic Life Story Work interventions, consultation, supervision, training and lecturing internationally
View all Success Stories"I have learnt so much from this course, it is brilliant, it has benefited my knowledge, practice and most of all I can see the positive changes in the child. Which is a lovely thing. Thank you Richard, I can’t wait to continue."
Diploma student 2024
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This course will be a 5 – day programme for all those who are providing care for a child or adolescent who has been impacted by early life trauma.
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TLSW (Rose Model) will benefit those working with traumatised children and young people, including those working in child protection, youth justice, family support, counselling, therapy, education, early years, social work and psychology. After successfully completing the Diploma course, students will be awarded the protected title of 'Certified Practitioner' a protected title. The course is delivered by Richard Rose and guest facilitators, please refer to the handbook for more details.
