Description:
OPD Points: 10
Improve your knowledge of and skill in working creatively with traumatised children and young people (including those with a sexual assault history). Consider art and play therapy case studies and practice suitable methods and tools to work safely, respectfully and effectively with children who have been affected by traumatic events. You will have the opportunity to:Identify types and prevalence of trauma in children and young peopleReview appropriate art and play based methods of interventionUnderstand the theory informing this work (including Play Therapy, Gestalt, Humanist and Strength-Based Approaches)Consider the evidenceSee theory applied to case studiesExperience the therapeutic uses of creative interventionsPractice assessment skills and consider creative intervention skills
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
What ideas are explored:What are the different types of trauma?How common is trauma in children and young people?How can trauma be assessed?What does the evidence suggest works in managing trauma?What art and play interventions work in managing trauma?What art and play interventions work are appropriate in managing the effects of child sexual assault?How do we know if what we are doing is working?Does it work for all ages and types of trauma?When might this form of therapy not be useful?How can I involve parents?What are the basic sorts of resources I need?
Presenter / Provider:
Jacki Short
Presenter Qualifications:
Jacki Short is the Owner and Director of Sydney Centre for Creative Change. She has over twenty five years of clinical experience with children, young people and adults. As an experienced and Masters qualified adult educator, Jacki has trained thousands of students and course participants in Australia and internationally and remains committed to the safe and expressive growth of all those with whom she works. She gives you practical, evidence-based techniques to help the children you work with talk about their lives more easily, feel better understood and find solutions that are right for them.
