Counselling CPD

Monday 13 November 2023 One day workshop 9.30 am - 4.30 pm


This workshop will explore:
* the changes that happen to a young person’s brain during their adolescent development process
* the new theory of tenuous contact: what is this theory and what it means for counsellors working with adolescent clients
* how the theory of tenuous contact connects with the person centred approach, especially in terms of psychological contact and the therapeutic relationship.
We will use client examples to illustrate how this theory links to counselling practice.

4-day course running on 5 & 12 February and 4 & 11 March 2024

This introductory course is for post qualified counsellors who wish to begin practising and working towards a qualification in counselling children and/or young people.
It is also for current counselling students on adult-focused counselling/psychotherapy training courses who wish to undertake some of their placement hours with children and/or young people.

The course content is based upon BACP’s counselling children and young people (4 to 18 years old) curriculum:

Day 1:
* Child and adolescent development and transitions
* Communication with young people

Day 2:
* Mental health and young people
* Risk assessments

Day 3:
* Ethical and professional practice
* Child protection and safeguarding



Day 4:
* Working within the context of the counselling setting
* Beginnings and endings with young people

Monday 6 November 2023 One day workshop 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

This workshop will creatively explore:
* What is play therapy?
* Virginia Axline’s model of non-directive play therapy.
* We also look at the history of play therapy and ethical considerations whilst offering this way of working.
* Delegates will be invited to play during this experiential training day!