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Responding Therapeutically to Child Sexual Abuse
Dates: 12-16 February 2007
Venue: Tír Na nÓg, Slievenagorta, Ballymore, Co Westmeath.
Cost: €500
Practical and creative responses are needed in for one to one work with children, teenagers and adults whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. In this course the process of disclosure, appropriate responses, and practical and therapeutic interventions will be explored. We will address issues involved in working with clients of all ages who have experienced child sexual abuse themselves or are attempting to support a loved one (adult or child) who has been affected. Issues for children, adult survivors, family members, offenders, and professionals will be considered.

This training covers a range of interventions and approaches to facilitate therapy with young clients and with adults with whom talking therapy is not enough. We explore the use of creative mediums, non-directive approaches and focused intervention. A focus on skills development is maintained while a theoretical framework is built throughout the course to facilitate understanding and integration of course material.

We will utilise a range of teaching mediums including lectures, role-play, small and large group work, case studies, video, discussions, use of creative media and experiential work. Opportunities to discuss situations of concern will be provided. You will develop your portfolio of skills utilising non-directive and directive approaches as appropriate and learn to better understand the therapy process of those who have experienced sexual abuse.

Participants are advised not to schedule any work during the week to allow themselves engage fully in the course. Certificates of attendance are presented to each participant.

This training is suitable for: Psychotherapists, psychologists, play therapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, and other professionals, including students in these fields, who work therapeutically with clients of all ages.

Further information is in the Course Details and Enrolment form, which you can download by clicking below.