The Adolescent Masterclass is an intensive, hands-on training designed for registered mental health professionals working with or aspiring to work with teen clients, seeking support with rapport building and developmentally tailored counselling approaches.
After completion of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
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Understand the unique developmental and social needs of adolescents to guide therapeutic support: Foundational knowledge of the biological and social development of adolescents, enabling them to tailor their therapeutic approaches to this unique client population.
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Identify common mistakes made in adolescent counselling and apply practical solutions to ensure the highest level of care and rapport, including ethical and safeguarding concerns
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Implement effective rapport building techniques to form a basis for teen therapy: Tried-and-tested techniques for building rapport, aligning therapeutic methods with the developmental needs of teens to enhance engagement and outcomes
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Awareness of current best practice for adolescent therapy: Attendees will be equipped with evidence-based frameworks and actionable strategies, including narrative therapy approaches, to apply in their practice immediately
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Experience collaborative skill development: Through intimate small group coaching and case study discussions customised to individual needs, participants will enhance their skills through co-learning, while also expanding their professional networks in a supportive learning environment
