Description
Narrative Therapy Approaches to TraumaThis workshop introduces and explores concepts and techniques of the Narrative Therapy approach (of Michael White and David Epston) to working with families and family members who have experienced trauma. You will have the opportunity to practice these approaches in a supportive environment. Particular focus will be given to the use of Narrative Therapy with families. Prior knowledge of Narrative Therapy is recommended but not required.
Relevant Audience: Counsellors, therapists, and health and community workers who are interested in exploring the use of Narrative Therapy.
This event will cover:
- Describing and beginning to apply the narrative therapy techniques, including:
- ‘Double listening’, i.e. simultaneously listening for both the effects of trauma and the client’s responses to trauma
- Externalising the effects of trauma
- Eliciting and highlighting a person’s responses to trauma
- Building the person’s preferred story with their responses
- Using the person’s responses to restore their sense of self and identity following the effects of trauma
Trainers
- Ron Findlay — The Bouverie Centre
Categories:
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Brunswick
