BackThis endorsed CPD training is for counsellors who would like to begin to expand and enhance their counselling skills to enable them to work with young people in a counselling setting. Counsellors can be either qualified or in training completing a counselling qualification.
Course content
Day 1:
Exploring ourselves as young people
Looking at mental health and well-being with young people today/Governments plans
Introduction of BACP Competencies Framework
Exploring differences and similarities of working with CYP
Day 2:
Introduction to Attachment Theory
Considering the concept of power in the counselling relationship
Day 3:
Working in a school setting
Managing risk
Day 4 :
Creative day, using creative enablers to engage with young people and help them to identify emotions and express through creative working
Day 5- Safeguarding/child protection. Covering laws, legislations and local policies to ensure we work ethically and safely with CYP.
Dates 2025
Training 1.
18th January 2025
Friday 31st January 2025 & Saturday 1st February 2025
Friday 7th February 2025 & Saturday 8th February 2025
To be delivered remotely.
10-3pm
How to Apply
You can apply for this programme online. Complete the form and follow the steps below:
You need to provide us with your contact details and if you require any extra support (for example, because of a disability, medical condition, learning or language support needs).
Your application will generate an email to us and we will respond to you by email.