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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 4: ‘Therapeutic care means always saying yes’ – exploring this and other myths about therapeutic care
DESCRIPTION:Therapeutic Foster Care Series:  \nThe Therapeutic Foster Care series includes 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic foster care that are practically focused and interactive. \nTherapeutic care is a specific way of providing out of home care that is grounded in intentional healing using the essence and strength of authentic and responsive relationships. \nThe series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers. \nFoster carers can register for one or more of the four online sessions. \nSession 4: ‘Therapeutic care means always saying yes’ – exploring this and other myths about therapeutic care \nDate: Saturday 27 June \nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours) \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Marina Dickson \nUnderstanding care that has an intentional healing purpose is complex\, but it is also misunderstood – and this can leave carers feeling confused or unsupported.  This session explores the most common myths about therapeutic care and also provides carers the opportunity to have their biggest questions answered.  Participants can submit questions prior to the session to ensure it meets their specific and pressing needs. \nBy participating in this session\, it is expected that carers will: \n\nIdentify some of the myths surrounding what therapeutic care is and how it is provided\nBuild new strategies for best meeting the needs of children and young people in their care\nRaise and have answers for their ‘burning questions’ about caring for children and young people who have experienced trauma\nExplore practical ideas that flow on from the identified myths and questions\n\nMarina 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. \nThe session is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/therapeutic-foster-care-series-session-4-therapeutic-care-means-always-saying-yes-exploring-this-and-other-myths-about-therapeutic-care/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Online
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 3: Our own self-care is more than ‘nice to have’
DESCRIPTION:Therapeutic Foster Care Series:  \nThe Therapeutic Foster Care series includes 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic foster care that are practically focused and interactive. \nTherapeutic care is a specific way of providing out of home care that is grounded in intentional healing using the essence and strength of authentic and responsive relationships. \nThe series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers. \nFoster carers can register for one or more of the four online sessions. \nSession 3: Our own self-care is more than ‘nice to have’ \nDate: Wednesday 10 June \nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours) \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Marina Dickson \nWe 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. \nBy participating in this session\, it is expected that carers will: \n\nConnect their understanding of trauma and its possible impacts to the possible impacts of caring\nExplore the difference between burnout and secondary trauma\nIdentify and find ways to manage wellbeing that are practical and focused on the preferences of each individual carer ie: ‘what works for me?’\nCut through the ‘fluff’ that can surround self-care\n\nMarina 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. \nThe session is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/therapeutic-foster-care-series-session-3-our-own-self-care-is-more-than-nice-to-have/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Online
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 2: Responding to behaviours that challenge us
DESCRIPTION:Therapeutic Foster Care Series:  \nThe Therapeutic Foster Care series includes 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic foster care that are practically focused and interactive. \nTherapeutic care is a specific way of providing out of home care that is grounded in intentional healing using the essence and strength of authentic and responsive relationships. \nThe series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers. \nFoster carers can register for one or more of the four online sessions. \nSession 2: Responding to behaviours that challenge us \nDate: Saturday 23 May \nTime: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours) \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Marina Dickson \nOften the children and young people we care for are defined by their behaviour\, but this is not who they are.  Behaviour can delight us\, frustrate us or challenge us but it is all representative of our experiences\, needs and stories. This session will consider how we can understand the meaning that sits behind children and young people’s behaviour and how we can supportively respond to it. \nBy participating in this session\, it is expected that carers will: \n\nIdentify some of the current behaviours that challenge – and what makes them so challenging\nExplore the meaning that sits behind those identified behaviours\nConsider the range of behaviours that children and young people share with us\nBuild new strategies for best meeting the needs of children and young people in their care\, and reducing the need for the behaviour that challenges us\nConsider ways of responding to behaviours that challenge us as adults who care\nReinforce the relevance and importance of self-care in the context of responding to behaviours that challenge us\n\nMarina 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. \nThe session is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/therapeutic-foster-care-series-session-2-responding-to-behaviours-that-challenge-us/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Online
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 1: Trauma informed practice in practice
DESCRIPTION:Therapeutic Foster Care Series:  \nThe Therapeutic Foster Care series includes 4 online sessions looking at the core concepts of therapeutic foster care that are practically focused and interactive. \nTherapeutic care is a specific way of providing out of home care that is grounded in intentional healing using the essence and strength of authentic and responsive relationships. \nThe series is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers. \nFoster carers can register for one or more of the four online sessions. \nSession 1: Trauma informed practice in practice  \nTime: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM \nDate: Thursday 7 May \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPresented by: Marina Dickson \nMany of us will have heard of or have experienced training regarding trauma informed practice. This session reviews core elements of trauma informed practice but then goes into what this means for providing trauma informed care. \nBy participating in this session\, it is expected that carers will: \n\nReview their current understanding of trauma and its possible impacts on children and young people\, grounded in an understanding of the brain and body connection\nReinforce current supportive strategies and explore new and practical care strategies for best meeting the needs of children and young people\nIdentify and find ways to address the challenges of caring for children and young people who have experienced trauma\n\nMarina 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. \nThe session is designed for Therapeutic Foster Carers and open to All Foster Carers.
URL:https://www.carerkafe.org.au/event/therapeutic-foster-care-series-session-1-trauma-informed-practice-in-practice/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Care,Online
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