Description
This one–day course will explore the determinants and contexts that underpin the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers. It will then explore how systemic ways of working with the adolescent, parent/carer and other family members can support positive change and enhance family trust, respect and safety.Theoretical frameworks that will be covered include:
* Systemic family work
* Trauma informed practice
* Feminist (accountability for the use of violence)
* Non–violent resistance, psycho–education
* Skills development
You will have the opportunity to practice these key concepts and strategies.
This event will cover:
- Identify the determinants which contribute to the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers
- Understand the systemic and relational context to adolescent family violence
- Articulate the principles that underpin best practice approaches in promoting family safety, trust and respect
- Learn and practice a model of intervention that is trauma informed, systemic and relational
Trainers
- Jo Howard (Consultant, Researcher and Trainer) — Jo Howard Consulting
- Greg U'Ren (Family Therapist/Trainer) — The Bouverie Centre
Eligibility criteria
Categories:
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Capability 7 - Understanding and responding to family violence,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
The Bouverie Centre, 8 Gardiner Street, Brunswick, 3056
