Working with looked after and adopted children: complex trauma and art therapy
This course outlines the legal and regulatory framework governing working with children who are looked after, on Special Guardianship orders, in kinship care, or adoption. It promotes best practice in working safely, ethically and effectively with this group of children, many of whom have experienced complex trauma.
Working with looked after and adopted children: complex trauma and art therapy
This course outlines the legal and regulatory framework governing working with children who are looked after, on Special Guardianship orders, in kinship care, or adoption. It promotes best practice in working safely, ethically and effectively with this group of children, many of whom have experienced complex trauma.
About this area of art therapy
More and more art therapists are working with this group of children through different funding streams and in different organisational settings, particularly schools. Many are working as independent or private practitioners.
This work is often complex and requires systemic and holistic thinking, and a thorough understanding of the neurobiology of maltreatment and the importance of family and relational healing. It is a specialist area of work requiring specialist knowledge, which this course aims to provide.
What you will learn
The course will include:
- Legal and regulatory framework in England governing working as an art therapist with this group of children.
- An outline of complex trauma and its impact on a child’s body and brain development.
- Knowledge of best approaches and practices.
- Practical ideas for helping children with emotion regulation.
- The key role of caregivers/parents in supporting and being involved in the therapy and recovery process.
- The impact of caring for or being part of the system around a child/young person with a complex trauma history.
- The specific contributions art therapists can make when working with complex trauma using a ‘bottom –up‘ approach.
- The role of art making and art materials in emotional regulation and sensory integration learning outcomes.
How you will learn
You will learn through:
- Presentations by the tutors on the legal framework, complex trauma, and case material.
- Small and large group sharing and discussion.
- Reflective art making.
Tutors
Anthea Hendry and Katie Wrench
Excellent course providing essential information for working with this client group.
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