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Professional Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work (formerly Advanced Certificate)

TLSW enables children and young people who have experienced trauma of child abuse and neglect, and who are struggling with the pain of their past, to reflect, develop compassion for themselves and move on.

Delivered by: Richard Rose

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the value and components of TLSW
  • Understand the various models of information collation
  • Communicate with children and understand their emotions
  • Interpret and make best use of opportunities in the process
  • Improve skills in working with children in terms of life narratives
  • Address sensitive and painful issues and turn these into acceptance
  • Address trauma and loss with empathic understanding
  • Create life story books which are useful, valuable and represent the child

Course content

  • Day 1 – 2: The Model and Theory of TLSW
  • Day 3: Attachment, Trauma and Recovery
  • Day 4: Memory and Trauma Intervention Models
  • Day 5: Case work and Conundrums plus review of interventions
  • Day 6: Reflection, Endings, Reports and the Books

Description

Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) enables children and young people who have experienced trauma of child abuse and neglect, and who are struggling with the pain of their past, to reflect, develop compassion for themselves and move on. It is a defined approach, designed to introduce the past as markers for the present. Once these are understood, the child is supported in considering how to move on to make significant changes, as a result of a far deeper understanding and awareness of how their history has been negatively impacting on their present.

In this six-day intensive series, you will gain an in-depth understanding of Therapeutic Life Story Work practice and its incredible healing potential for children or adults who have experienced trauma or hardships that impact their ability to grasp a cohesive life narrative The Professional Certificate will allow delegates to practice Therapeutic Life Story Work within their organisation / Local Authority, and will provide them with the ‘tools’ to complete the work with a child or young person.

Attending this course will entitle you to 3 months student subscription as a member of TLSWi with access to course resources, support and information, and the opportunity to meet and share learning with fellow students and former alumni from across the globe.

Requirements

  • You must have at least two years of experience in working with children, young people and/or adults and will be required to complete a short application form confirming your reasons for wanting to attend and complete the course
  • Computer, tablet or smartphone to view live tuition via Zoom
  • Delegates must complete all 6 days of learning to receive a certificate of completion

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