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 2024
Training 1.
20th January 2024
2nd & 3rd / 9th & 10th February 2024
To be delivered remotely.
10-4pm
Training 2.
29th June 2024
5th & 6th / 12th & 13th July 2024
To be delivered F2F in Maidenhead (venue tbc)
10-4pm
Location
4 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7YR
Entry Requirements
No previous training or experience required.
Minimum Age
The minimum age is 18 years old.
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.