Description
In the first of Berry Street’s free Take Two Clinical Conversations for 2022, experienced therapeutic specialists will discuss engagement principles and strategies that show a child that you are there to help them, not further hurt or betray them.You’ll then hear a case study from a Take Two clinician about how she got started working with a young person living in out-of-home care who has experienced complex trauma.
Participants in this forum will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and be a part of this important conversation.
Background
Tens of thousands of Australian children have experienced abuse and neglect from adults who were supposed to look after them. Traumatic childhood experiences can make relationships and the world feel unsafe. This can make it difficult for children to engage with us because they may see all adults as potentially threatening. They may use very challenging behaviours to try and keep themselves safe.
For practitioners engaging with these children, building trust and relational safety is complex and often difficult. We must try to understand the reasons behind a child’s behaviour so we can help them feel safe and show them we are worthy of their trust.
Categories:
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Child
09:30 to 11:30 Add to calendar
online
