Learn creative ways to help children and young people through the changes in their families. In this 3-hour workshop we will use art and play therapy methods to explore impacts of family separation on children and learn suitable tools to work creatively, safely and effectively with children. This course will offer a practical guide to the assessment of impacts of family separation on children and options for creative interventions.  You will also take away some ideas for working with parents, so that they can best support their children.What ideas are explored:Important adjustment tasks for children after family separationHow to address self-blame in children How children of different ages and stages respond to family separationWhat therapeutic messages children need to hear when their parents separateWays in which adults can help children navigate living between housesHow parents can best support childrenTraining methods will include:Interactive and practical presentationLarge and small group discussionsMethods practiceOpportunities to reflect on method applicationsWho should attend?Counsellors, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, pastoral workers, other allied health professionals and students who are interested in incorporating drama into therapeutic work. No previous drama or creative experience is required. Certificate: In order to gain OPD points for this event, participants will need to undertake an assessment at the end of the online workshop and pass at no lower than 80%.