Lifespan Integration Level 2 Training

Peggy Pace

Lifespan Integration is a new therapeutic technique for treating adults and children with a wide variety of mental health problems.

Peggy Pace, an American therapist based outside Seattle, Washington, has been developing and teaching Lifespan Integration since 2002.  She originally designed LI to treat adults abused or neglected in childhood.  It has since proved effective with many different client populations and with all age groups presenting with various mental health problems such as post- traumatic stress, attachment anxiety, eating disorders, and dissociative conditions.  LI is now practiced successfully in the United States, Canada, the UK and several European countries.

This workshop covers in more depth the science of neural integration, and will explain how variations of the LI protocols can be used to treat many disorders which stem from early ruptures in attachment including Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  DVDs made from videotapes of client sessions are used to demonstrate how LI therapy can be used to treat many different dissociative disorders including: anorexia, attachment disorders, somatic disorders stemming from early (even pre-verbal) trauma, and Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Cost: £295 (before 10 September) / £320 (after 10 September)

Includes a buffet lunch and all refreshments for both days.

2-3 October 2010, 9.30 am - 6.00 pm both days

Venue: NVCO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL.  See www.nvco-vol.org.uk

For further information go to www.li-uk.co.uk or to register click here

Understanding Attachment - Deep Release

Trainers: Deep Release Team

Suitable for Counsellors and Clients

Why do we often feel confused about our feelings, both wanting help and pushing others away? This day will explain how understanding Attachment makes sense of this.  As infants we need to attach to a safe person in order to grow and develop well.  What happens if our key carer is not safe? Anxious attachment can lead us to develop a ‘false self’ and to build defences to keep out shame and pain.  What are the implications for us as counsellors?  This workshop is an absolute ’must’!

Wednesday 6 October 2010 - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

The Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex  CM15 9BX

£69.00 including lunch.

Go to www.deeprelease.org.uk for more details and to book

Working with People Who Self-Injure

Bristol Crisis Service for Women

Informative and participative one-day workshop:

• Of interest to workers from statutory and voluntary sector agencies, who work with people who self-injure or who want to learn more about the issue
• A chance to discuss and share experiences
• An opportunity to learn from our extensive work with women who self-injure

Topics covered will include:

• Why do people self-injure?  What are their needs?
• What issues does self-injury raise for workers?
• Responding helpfully

Trainer: Fiona Macaulay

Cost (includes lunch and refreshment): £125 statutory, independent and large voluntary organisations (10 + employees)

£95 other voluntary organisations and individuals

Date: Wednesday 6 October 2010, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue: Central Bristol

For more information and a booking form please click here or email bcsw@btconnect.com or telephone 0117 927 9600

Internet offenders and public protection

Annie Stubley, Lucy Faithfull Foundation

A course for those working in public protection roles

Our one-day course looks at the links between online and offline behaviours and how practitioners might make sense of concerning information, feeding into risk management strategies which are proportionate and meaningful.  It will be of particular interest to police officers and other public protection professionals.

This training course explores the range of sexual offences perpertrated through the internet and what motivates different types of internet offenders.  Based on research about offending and risk of reoffending, the course enables you to better understand:

• The latest information on prevalence, offenders and victims
• The function of internet offending behaviour for different offenders
• Typologies of internet offenders
• The relationship with 'hands on' sexual abuse
• How to differentiate risk indicators from contextual and legal considerations
• How to reach evidence-based judgements as to appropriate risk management strategies
• Practical strategies for engaging the offender (and family members) in addressing inappropriate or illegal use of technology

Drawing upon our research and treatment work, our facilitators will also explain:

• Characteristics of offenders
• The range of motivations for internet offending
• Assumptions and biases in the assessment of internet offenders
• Apparent psychological similarities and differences between internet-only and contact abusers
• Understanding and managing specific risks

During the day, you will consider the issues through practical case examples, including video case studies.

The course also allows you to explore and discuss your own case examples and practise examining the offending behaviour in the context of the typologies presented.

Date: 6 October 2010

Venue: Bristol

Cost: £155 including VAT & lunch

For further information please click here for a brochure, go to www.lucyfaithfull.org or phone Nicola Wathen on 01527 591922

Child sexual abuse and the internet

Tom Squire, Lucy Faithfull Foundation

A course for those working with internet sexual offenders

Our one-day workshop explores all aspects of internet offending and will benefit social workers, offender managers and other practitioners involved in the assessment and risk management of internet offenders.

This training course provides an insight into how the internet is used as part of sexually abusive behaviour and explores practical ways in which associated risks can be assessed.  It also looks at intervention methods for internet offenders and their families.

The course provides you with a greater understanding and awareness of:

• The different types of internet abuser
• The different ways in which abusers use the internet
• The relationship between internet offending and 'hands on' offending
• Ways to develop robust and effective Family Safety Plans

It also provides a greater awareness of the range of possible responses when internet offending comes to light and how best to respond.

Drawing upon current research and our own treatment work with internet offenders and their families, our course facilitators will explain:

• The facts about pornography and the internet
• How children commonly use the internet
• The types of internet offender
• Research on recidivism and suitable assessment methods
• How to formulate intervention plans
• Suggested preconditions for family reconstruction

Throughout the day, you will be given the opportunity to explore the issues using a series of practical case studies as well as to discuss your own case examples.

Date: 7 October 2010

Venue: Surrey

Cost: £155 including VAT & lunch

For further information please click here for a brochure, go to www.lucyfaithfull.org or phone Nicola Wathen on 01527 591922

PODS (Partners of Dissociative Survivors)

Information Workshop / Open Meeting

This workshop is suitable both for people suffering from a Dissociative Disorder and their partners, family members or other supporters (including counsellors). The main part of the day will be an information-based workshop looking at:

• Understanding DID
• What It’s Like Being DID
• Coping with and Recovering from Dissociative Disorders.

This will then be followed at 3.30 pm by an open meeting which is the opportunity for people to meet together, support one another and share their experiences. This part of the day is entirely optional.  It is also free to attend if you do not wish to come to the information workshop.

Date: Saturday 9 October 2010, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Venue: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28

Cost: £40.00 per person or £60.00 for a couple (either survivor plus partner, or survivor plus supporter).

For more details and a booking form, please click here.

You can also book and pay via credit/debit card or Paypal online by going to the PODS website at www.pods-online.org.uk/events.

Refreshing Your Supervision Practice - Deep Release

Trainer: Pauline Andrew & Julie Timm

Suitable for Supervisors

Today will be a chance to learn some creative interventions to liven up your supervision practice.  We will also take a look at the latest guidelines for ethical and legal practice and the implications of Regulation.  Keep on top of your game by doing this refresher day and gain encouragement and new energy from your fellow supervisors.  

Tuesday 12 October 2010 - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

The Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex  CM15 9BX

£69.00 including lunch.

Go to www.deeprelease.org.uk for more details and to book

Early Trauma, Abuse and Neglect - Deep Release

Trainer: Pauline Andrew

Suitable for Counsellors and Clients

This workshop addresses the effect of early abuse and neglect which can affect body, soul and spirit.  The latest findings of neuroscience are simply explained, with teaching on trauma bonds, disorganised attachment, learned helplessness and how to work effectively to bring healing and hope.

Wednesday 13 October 2010 - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

The Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex  CM15 9BX

£69.00 including lunch.

Go to www.deeprelease.org.uk for more details and to book

Adolescents who display harmful sexual behaviours

Rob Tucker, Lucy Faithfull Foundation

An introductory course for those working with, supporting or caring for adolescents and their families.

Our one-day workshop will help you distinguish age-expected sexual development from those behaviours that raise concerns or present a risk to others.  It will be of benefit to social workers, police, carers, guardians, therapists and others working in the field of childcare.

This training course focuses on how and why young people develop inappropriate behaviours and gives you an overview of the key issues relating to identification, assessment, intervention, risk management and care.

With a background of working with young individuals, our specialist facilitators will explore:

• Why and how adolescents develop sexually harmful behaviours
• Some of the common facts and myths in such work
• Frameworks and tools used in working with children, carers or families
• Key issues in assessment, intervention and case management
• Key issues for therapeutic care, managing risk and meeting need
• Multi-agency task and responsibilities
• When specialist assessment or intervention is required
• Issues, dilemmas and advice about accessing appropriate services

The course is suitable for those with no previous knowledge or experience in this area as well as more experience professionals.  It will be of interest to social workers, police, therapists, education and health professionals, carers and anyone involved in the care and support of young people and families affected by child sexual abuse.

Date: 15 October 2010

Venue: Surrey

Cost: £155 including VAT & lunch

For further information please click here for a brochure, go to www.lucyfaithfull.org or phone Nicola Wathen on 01527 591922

ESTD (European Society for Trauma and Dissociation), UK Network: Practical Training for People in Practice

Reaching for Relationship: An attachment-based approach to work with dissociation

Trainer: Sue Richardson

A 4-day continuing professional development course designed and led by Sue Richardson, UKCP-registered Attachment-Based Psychotherapist

This course is designed for practitioners of any discipline who are already working with dissociative clients and have some prior training in this area of work. It aims to help people to enhance their practice by exploring ways of working with complex issues and sharing creative interventions. Some prior knowledge of attachment theory is helpful but not essential: pre-course reading will be suggested and the course will begin with an overview and refresher re attachment concepts. Numbers will be limited to 12 participants.  
 

This CPD course will appeal to those of you who:

• would like to sharpen and extend your ability to work with dissociative clients
• work with clients who have suffered particularly severe childhood trauma
• enjoy developing your own synthesis of theory and practice  
• would like to reflect on your own role as a professional caregiver  
• welcome peer feedback and support
• are excited when something you have read sheds light on your work
• would like to further develop your ability to connect creatively with clients
• value the unique perspective of experts by experience  
• are happy to learn from your mistakes!

Aims

• To explore the application of an attachment framework  to work with trauma and dissociation
• To  review the use of other therapeutic modalities with which practitioners may be familiar in the light of clients who have suffered severe attachment trauma
• To integrate consideration of organised and extreme forms of abuse throughout the course eg ritual abuse

Friday 15 October & Saturday 16 October and Friday 12 November & Saturday 13 November 2010

Venue: The Brewery Conference Centre, 116 Mickegate, York

Cost: ESTD Members £380; Non-members £440; bursaries available

For further details please click here for course flyer, or email suerichardson1@compuserve.com or go to www.estd.org

Creative Counselling 2: Deep Release

Suitable for Counsellors and Clients who can work with others in triplets and will be able to contain possible triggering effects of some of the work.

Includes:

• Boxes
• Storyboards
• Sand tray work
• Scrapbooking
• Re-imaging and reframing
• More on working with Symbols
• Working with blankets

Friday 22 October 2010 to Sunday 24 October 2010 - Friday 2.00 pm to Sunday 4.00 pm

The Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex  CM15 9BX

Cost: £155.00 including Friday evening meal, Saturday lunch and evening meal, Sunday lunch.

Go to www.deeprelease.org.uk for more details and to book

“Together We are Stronger”

Into the Light Workshop

A workshop for people who have experienced sexual abuse and for those who support them.  A relaxed and friendly environment where we will come together to learn, share and support each other.

Aims:

• Break out of isolation and meet others who understand
• Gain information to help overcome the past
• Giving back the shame that is not ours
• Understanding the roots of our anger
• Stopping past betrayal interfering with relationships today
• Taking the control now we may have been denied in the past
• Building healthy boundaries so we can receive and share confidently

Date: Saturday 23 October 2010, 2.00 - 5.00 pm

Venue: Kensington High Street, London, W8

Cost: £35 / £30 / £25 (includes refreshments and handouts)

Concessions for partners / unemployed / students / groups

The workshop is led by a Survivor and all Facilitators are professionally trained in counselling and group facilitation.  BACP and ACC ethics apply.

For further information and to book email Rebecca at info@intothelight.org.uk or see www.intothelight.org.uk

Using strengths-based approaches with sex offenders

Dr Andrew Smith, Lucy Faithfull Foundation

A course for practitioners working with offenders on a one-to-one basis

Our one-day workshop explores a range of strengths-based approaches, which can be used by probation officers, psychologists, social workers and residential workers in their work with sex offenders, and the roles these methods play in reducing risk effectively.

This training course provides you with a greater understanding of how you can encourage offenders to manage their own behaviour and avoid reoffending.  Throughout the day, you will be given the opportunity to explore the issues using individual case studies as well as to discuss your own case examples.

The course looks at practical ways in which strengths-based approaches can be applied to your work with sex offenders (or suspected sex offenders) in order to help them meet everyday challenges.

With a specialist background in offender treatment and management, our course facilitators will explain ways to:

• Work with denial, minimisation and resistance
• Identify resources from an offender's life-line which can be used to manage risk
• Help sex offenders break or avoid cycles of offending
• Raise sex offender's awareness of appropriate sexual boundaries
• Formulate personal risk management and family safety plans

The formulation of risk management or safety plans can also be used to consolidate and augment statutory licence conditions, supervision plans and child protection agreements.

The theories and methods covered on this course include solution-focused therapy and the 'Good Lives' approach (The Good Lives Model, T Ward & T Gannon 2006)

Date: 28 October 2010

Venue: Birmingham

Cost: £155 including VAT & lunch

For further information please click here for a brochure, go to www.lucyfaithfull.org or phone Nicola Wathen on 01527 591922