Trauma Informed Series:

This program includes a series of 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic care for carers that is practically focused and interactive.

Each session stands alone so that carers can select the sessions that most interests them.

Session 3: Our own self-care is more than ‘nice to have’

Date: Saturday 21 November

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)

We regularly hear about the importance of self-care, but it is hard to prioritise wellbeing processes in the midst of everything else we are juggling. This session focuses on understanding what self-care is, why it is essential to providing therapeutic care as well as being realistic about the ‘how’ and ‘when’ of actually doing it.

By participating in this session, it is expected that carers will:

· Connect their understanding of trauma and its possible impacts to the possible impacts of caring

· Explore the difference between burnout and secondary trauma

· Identify and find ways to manage wellbeing that are practical and focused on the preferences of each individual carer ie: ‘what works for me?’

· Cut through the ‘fluff’ that can surround self-care

Marina Dickson has significant experience in developmental trauma and working collaboratively with those who care for and support children and young people.  She works hard to ensure her training programs are both practically focused and include a bit of fun. Marina holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training, as well as an MBA.  She has also completed a Certificate qualification in Bereavement Counselling.

The session is designed for Foster Carers.