Brief Therapy Solutions
Professional Development Calendar 2008
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Managing Challenges Collaboratively (Worker 1 day introductory)
Date: TBC (April or May 2008)
Time: 9:30 – 4:30
Location: TBC
Sponsored by: Brief Therapy Solutions
Contact
to register: training@brieftherapysolutions.com.au
Course
Summary: Another way to think about
and supporting children with seriously challenging behaviours
This is an
introductory workshop focusing on children with disruptive behaviour
disorders. The workshop will explore aspects of behaviour from a
learning/ skill deficit perspective drawing upon collaborative problem
solving and attachment models. The workshop moves beyond the basic
behaviour management strategies of positive reinforcement and
consequence. This workshop will add to workers options for supporting
high risk and disruptive children with an emphasis on the family work
context.
Topics
covered will include:
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Child development issues that impact on learning necessary skills
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Childhood experiences of domestic violence and parental mental health comparison in child presentation of disruptive behaviours.
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An overview of some disruptive behaviour disorders
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An overview of the Collaborative Problem Solving Model: Providing new learning opportunities for children
Managing
Challenges Collaboratively (Advanced 1 day)
Date: February 27, March 26 and May 29
Time: 9:30 – 4:30
Location: TBC (Campbelltown and Southern Highlands)
Sponsored by: Macarthur Community Forum
Contact to register: Macarthur Community Forum on (02) 46485933
Course Summary: This 1 day workshop will build on the Managing Challenges Collaboratively (worker 1 day introductory) workshop. Workers should attend the introductory day before registering for day two. This workshop will examine collaborative problem solving and attachment strategies with particularly challenging children. For more information contact Macarthur Community Forum
Mail:
Brief Therapy Solutions
Moss Vale NSW Australia 2577.
Email:
training@brieftherapysolutions.com.au