Learn how to create therapeutic stories and metaphors tailored to each person’s unique circumstances – even ‘on the spot’ during a therapeutic session. Aimed at anyone working with emotionally distressed children or young people, or who would like to adapt these skills to working with adults.
Children have a natural affinity with stories, and this provides an incredibly powerful, non-intrusive and non-directive way to support those who are emotionally distressed or have experienced abuse—especially when they may be difficult to reach through other approaches.
This highly practical training will show you how to:
Throughout the day, Pamela—a highly experienced psychotherapist and master storyteller—draws on real case examples and guides you step-by-step in learning how to “think on your feet” and create your own effective stories. By the end of the course, you will have a range of innovative techniques to better engage and support vulnerable children.
The session is fully interactive, with opportunities to ask questions and take part in small group exercises. All you need is a quiet space, a computer or tablet, and a stable internet connection. Once you book, we’ll send full joining details ahead of the live Zoom session.