Dr Judi Parson
Ms Sarah Hickson
Title: Creative and integrative ways to connect children and adolescents to their story
Presenters: Sarah Hickson and Judi Parson
*A total of 6 CE credit hours approved by Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA), Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy (HKAPT) and Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association (APCPA);
The Hong Kong Psychological Society Ltd (HKPS):
DCP: Maximum 6 CEUs per day
DEP: 6 CEUs
DCoP: 1 CEU per hour
Abstract:
This workshop brings together the essence of attachment and child development theory with therapeutic life story work. By using the therapeutic use of self with children and young people we will introduce the essential concepts and techniques to consider when implementing this type of work. Clinicians will be guided in the basic skills of how to scaffold and align therapeutic work and explore the lifeworld narrative of each specific child or young person. This style of work acknowledges each child’s individual journey as well as their unique personality and characteristics. Recognising the complexity of this therapeutic work requires fluidity and flexibility to respond to the nuances that the child brings to each session. By replicating a secure attachment, trust is established, and their specific story emerges through a continuative process within the therapeutic relationship. An important element for the clinician is to authentically hold hope and believe that there is always a path, or multiple paths, for the child to find and make meaning of their journey.
Objectives:
- Introduce the core elements of attachment and child development theory relevant to therapeutic life story work.
- Offer a scaffolded approach in how to sequence intake through to completion.
- Present case study examples to bring the technique to life.
- Practice a range of creative ways to engage children and young people to facilitate exploration of their life story.
- Provide reflective opportunities to explore their use of self as an agent of change.