Working with Families

This interactive course will explore perceptions, values and approach in relation to working with families. Participants will be equipped with a range of approaches to undertaking effective work with families.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, learners will have:

• Explored their own relationship with and perception and expectation of family and the dynamics that contribute to it.
• Considered some of the challenges experienced by parents and carers as people, in addition to within their parental role.
• Identified a range of approaches to working with families and evaluate their effectiveness within the professional arena.

Key Themes:

• The Systemic Approach.
• Psychological and Emotional Challenge.
• Social and Economic Disadvantage.
• Dynamics and Patterns.
• The Family Comfort Zone.
• Family Myths.
• Positive Connotation.
• The No Blame Approach.
• Collaborative Working.
• Working with Challenge.

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