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Brunswick
04 Apr
Diversity, Trauma informed care

Key group work theories underpinning group work practice and design; the developmental stages of group work; the complexities of group work dynamics...

Brunswick
06 Apr
Diversity, Therapeutic theory & practice, Trauma informed care

Conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing case formulations for adults from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture and other...

Brunswick
04 May
Diversity, Trauma informed care

This two day workshop will provide practitioners working therapeutically with children and adolescents with an understanding of key developmental...

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This free, self-paced learning module introduces key concepts in culturally responsive mental health practice.

The module provides information to...

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This free, self-paced learning module supports mental health practitioners to consider cultural aspects of mental health and wellbeing when...

Online

This free, self-paced learning module is designed to promote, support and enhance mental health practitioners' work with interpreters, across a range...

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