Supporting Parents of Children with Additional Needs
Presenter: Lindsey Caplan
Location: Doncaster
Dates: Saturday 1st December 2012,
10am - 4:30pm
"One in ten children in the UK are now identified as
having a Special Educational Need."
Course Description
This training course offers practitioners, professionals (and
supporters) key training in the additional skills needed to work
empathically with parents and families who have a disabled child
(or a child with additional support needs). The aim is to help
support parents and families through what can be emotional times
and to help build stronger relationships within the family.
Aims and Objectives
The day long course aims to raise awareness of the emotional
journey that parents and families can experience, by focusing on
communication and the sharing of real-life experiences. It will
increase understanding, enhance training and facilitate change,
strengthen the relationships within these families. The course will
explore:
- The skills required by professionals & supporters to enable
families to manage related stresses surrounding disability
- The impact & influence of disability on Family
Relationships
- Language & Disability
- Issues & Emotions
- Case Studies
- Sleep
What would I gain from this Training?
- An opportunity to build on skills around effective
communication with the whole family
- A better understanding of the emotional journey some families
experience
- An increased awareness of the specific needs and issues faced
by the families you work with
- A more family-centred approach in your own and organisational
practice
- Improved listening skills and a clearer understanding of the
importance of silences
- Identification and awareness of the core qualities of being an
effective supporter and the significance of theses qualities
Fees
Relate Practitioner £90
Relate Student £60
External Candidate £130
How to Book
To book a place on this course please contact Kellie Langford on
01302 553582
Or download and complete an
enrolment form and forward to kellie.langford@don.ac.uk