This workshop has been POSTPONED until the 27th September 2017. The Venue for this training will be announced closer to the new date. All registered participants have been contacted via email and SMS.  Spots may become available for the new date if not all registered participants are able to transfer to the new date. WATCH this space for updated information. This workshop is designed for non-counselling professionals, who often find themselves in unplanned counselling situations with clients or colleagues. The…

Discover the use of therapeutic interventions in a playgroup setting. In this hands-on workshop you will explore how to identify interrupted development in children, using creativity and therapeutic tools including art, play, music and speech. - Who should attend this workshop? Playgroup Facilitators, Family Support Workers, Schools as Communities, Community Hub Workers and anyone running a (supported) Playgroup. Trainer Sue Buratti                                      …

Why do some clients prioritise their addictions over what they value most such as family, children or employment? Increase your understanding of the dynamics of drug use and the impact on children and families. Gain confidence and skills in supporting families affected by drug misuse. Who should attend this workshop? All workers. Trainer Debbie Deasy Debbie Deasy is a registered psychologist and qualified trainer. Debbie has over 14 years’ experience in counselling (AOD, community settings, staff support, educational settings, generalist…

TEIP REFORMS - A must do training for services working with young children and families. Do you want to know more about why the first 1000 days of a child's life is critical for their life trajectory? What happens when those 1000 days are affected by trauma? What can you do to strengthen children and their families in this period and beyond? By attending this workshop you will gain: Increased knowledge about early child development and the importance of the…

*A new date will be announced shortly. Parental Conflict, separation and divorce create risks for all children and higher risk for those already vulnerable through other factors. This training will look at the effects of separation and parental conflict on children's social, emotional and cognitive development and how to best support children. Why should you attend this workshop? Increase your  understanding of the impact on children’s social, emotional and cognitive development Increase your  understanding of how to support children living…

This workshop explores key/early intervention skills for working effectively where there are concerns about domestic/family violence using a child-centred approach.    It explores practical ways workers can respond when working with parents who experience conflict or are suspected of using/use violence in family relationships. The workshop focuses on: The use of the domestic violence framework. Deepening the conversation with mum or dad when you may have concerns about family violence. Using a child centred approach to support change. Using the…

EVENT FULL - If you are interested in attending this event - please contact janes@fwtdp.org.au for more info - we may be able to fit you in.   The workshop will focus on working with children 3-12 with challenging behaviours (diagnosed and undiagnosed) and/or additional needs. We will explore strategies for positive behaviour support from a strengths based and family centered approach. - Who should attend this workshop? All workers who work with children and families. Trainer Colleen Hirst   …

The Three Houses tool ( a visual information gathering tool) has been used in child protection, family and youth work. It has been applied successfully in initial investigation work, court reports, youth residential settings, family group conferences, team building and as a supervision tool. It is widely used in both statutory and non statutory settings, and also in therapeutic work. The tool draws on the strengths based practice, resiliency theory, and a Maori model of health - Te Whare Tapa Wha.…

This one day workshop provides a refresher/introduction to reflective practice for supervisors/team leaders interested in engaging in this style of supervisory practice. You will learn how to apply reflective practice based questions through a reflective learning cycle plus how to apply solution based theory and strengths based practice as a way of supporting reflective practice and more. Being engaged in reflective practice is essential for worker’s professional development and also to prevent professional dangerousness which can occur when working with…

Why is the first 1000 days of a child's life critical for their life trajectory? What happens when those 1000 days are affected by trauma? What can you do to strengthen children and their families in this period and beyond? By attending this workshop you will gain: Increased knowledge about early child development and the importance of the first 1000 days. Increased knowledge of the potential impacts of stress and trauma on child development, especially in the first 1000 days.…

The workshop will focus on working with children 3-12 with challenging behaviours (diagnosed and undiagnosed) and/or additional needs. We will explore strategies for positive behaviour support from a strengths based and family centered approach. Who should attend this workshop? All workers who work with children and families. Trainer Colleen Hirst                                Colleen Hirst is a clinical psychologist and family therapist who has worked in the counselling…

This workshop explores the foundations of good practice in case notes and recording, what to include in case records in a variety of family work settings along with key ethical, legal and professional accountabilities. The workshop has a practical focus and opportunity to practice case recording. - Who should attend this workshop? Case workers who work with children, families and individuals. Trainer Carolyn Quinn                                 …

When do smacking, yelling or lack of attention become physical abuse or neglect? This workshop will help you recognise and respond to concerns about safety and well-being with more confidence, and will address strategies for talking to parents about these concerns and assisting them to avoid the progression to significant harm.   Who should attend this workshop? All those who work with children, families and individuals. Trainer Bronwen Elliot  Bronwen Elliott has over 29 years experience working with children and…

This workshop has been postponed - more details coming soon   This workshop will explore brain development, social & emotional development as well as attachment across the ages, along with successful communication for children, 0-2yrs. How do children and babies talk to us, use cues to engage/disengage, to help us understand their experiences.   Who should attend this workshop? All those who work with children, families and individuals. Trainer Jennifer Rankin                  …

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is future-focused, goal-directed and pays attention to solutions, rather than on the problems that brought clients to seek help. SFBT focuses on client strengths and resources, as a way of helping clients recognise how to use their resources to bring about changes. SFBT has been effectively used with a wide variety of presenting problems and client populations, including depression, eating disorders, drug and alcohol problems, difficulties related to sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, parent- adolescent difficulties…

This one-day workshop is designed to assist Aboriginal staff in developing skills to address additional cultural complexities and maintain well-being whilst working within a health or community services setting. Course topics include: Developing an understanding around the concept of self-care. Developing skills to manage working within our community or with other Aboriginal families known/not known to workers. Self-assessing individual workers’ health within the workplace. Developing self-care strategies to reduce the impact of community and workplace expectations on a worker’s life.…

This workshop is designed for Non Aboriginal people ONLY. It contains material that can be confronting. Due to the sensitive nature of this workshop, a counsellor will be present during the day for you if required . In this workshop we will look at key historical events and how they have impacted on Aboriginal families, children and communities in the past and into the present. By attending this workshop, you will learn practical strategies for improving the way you interact…

Are you managing a TEI FaCS funded service? Have you considered implementing an ’outcomes focused’ framework? Results Based Accountability™ (RBA) is used by many organisations throughout Australia, US and UK to create measurable change in people’s lives, communities and organisations. This workshop will explore how RBA can be used to improve performance, monitor and measure outcomes and provide a framework for continuous improvement.  It has been designed to provide Managers and Supervisor’s a comprehensive overview of the framework to help determine…

  This workshop is designed for First Nation people only and is facilitated in a safe and supported environment. Due to the sensitive nature of this workshop, it is strongly advised that you do not miss the beginning of the workshop where safety is established. This workshop will focus on understanding the challenges for Aboriginal people fitting into the Modern World along with the impacts of colonisation and institutional racism. It will explore how Aboriginal people have survived, adapted and…

Are you familiar with Results Based Accountability™ (RBA)? Do you understand what it means and how it works? This workshop has been specifically designed for all workers who need to get their head around RBA, and the impact it will have if their organisation implements the RBA framework. Results Based Accountability™, or RBA , is a quality improvement, outcomes focused evaluation framework that enables organisations to measure outcomes at both an organisational level and at community/population level. It is used…

This one day workshop explores trauma and how it affects brain development. This training is designed to assist workers put theory they have learned into practice using case studies and group work. Areas that will be addressed include: Theory on the developing brain and the impact of trauma; Optimal vs detrimental developmental conditions of brain development; Relational trauma and links to attachment outcomes; The neurobiology of relational trauma; Adaptive responses: Hyperarousal and dissociation; When adaptation becomes counter-productive; Risk factors; Links…

This one day workshop explores the concept of how we, as clinicians/workers, may experience trauma vicariously through our work with clients. Theoretical ideas are conceptualised around a case study. Areas addressed include: Signs and symptoms of Vicarious trauma; Differential diagnosis and differences to secondary traumatisation and burnt out; risk factors to developing vicarious trauma; Defensive manoeuvring such as transference, countertransference and projective identification; The role of mirror neurons; The role of empathy as an aid and disabler; Evaluating and mitigating…

Click here to download flyer This workshop looks at Attachment Theory and the impact of disrupted attachment on the emotional, social and cognitive systems of children, and how this affects behaviour and learning. Impact of attachment disruption on adult attachment styles, the importance of understanding oneself as an adult worker to allow for greater effectiveness when working with children and families.   Who should attend this workshop? All those who work with children, families and individuals. Trainer Lucia Vitali   …

This workshop explores key early intervention skills for working effectively where there are concerns about family violence, using a child-centered approach. It explores practical ways to respond when working with parents who use high levels of conflict. The workshop builds on the experience of participants and offers tools and practical strategies to use when working with fathers who may engage in violence in family relationships. Each participant receives a free book - Engaging men's responses to family violence by Andrew…