What works in...Direct Work with Families
1 day course
This course is aimed at both qualified and unqualified staff
Aim
- To provide an experimental learning opportunity, that develops and utilises participants self awareness and knowledge of their client group.
- To identify types of resistance and develop ways of increasing a cooperative alliance with families.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- understand and consider a theoretical framework of how people interact, and how to apply this understanding in direct work with children, young people and their parents/carers
- use a variety of tools and strategies to support and improve ability in working directly with families
- develop practical ways of maximising opportunities for families to initiate their own changes
- utilise a frame work for reflective learning and continuing professional development.
This programme has been carefully designed to ensure it is directly linked to the Every Child Matters outcomes Stay Safe, Be Healthy, Make a positive contribution, Promote economic well being, Enjoy and Achieve.
