The Unspoken Language of Safeguarding
Practice Based Training for Child Therapists
Comprehensive online training providing competence and confidence to child and
adolescent therapists
About the Course
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Course Overview
Safeguarding training is an essential component for all child therapists, as it directly addresses one of the most critical and potentially anxiety inducing aspects of their practice in protecting vulnerable children.
The responsibility to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns can be daunting, especially given the complex and sensitive nature of these situations. This training is specifically designed to alleviate that anxiety by providing therapists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to handle safeguarding issues effectively and with care.
Our interactive, practice-based approach offers valuable opportunities for therapists to reflect on their professional experiences and consider their positions within real-world safeguarding scenarios.
Participants will leave the training with a wealth of resources, including a comprehensive "Safeguard Yourself" checklist and a convenient Quick Reference Tool to guide them through the referral process seamlessly. Additionally, a complete 56 page Participant Pack containing all necessary information ensures that participants feel competent and prepared to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection in their professional practice.
Course Aims
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To have a clear understanding of the Foundations of Safeguarding
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To be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse
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To be able to explore broader safeguarding issues
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To develop Practical Safeguarding Skills
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To be able to navigate the Referral Process
Course Structure
Live online training (via Zoom)
The accredited practice-based online safeguarding training is for therapists working with children and young people. Delivered by PIP Solutions Training, this course totals 7 hours of teaching and takes place from 9.00 am-5.00 pm.
Course Content
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Introduction to safeguarding & child protection
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Safeguarding history, legislation & structure
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Identifying signs & symptoms of abuse
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Identifying broader safeguarding issues
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Safeguarding in the therapy room
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Safeguarding scenarios & psychodynamic processes
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Role of DSL & making a referral
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What happens after a referral
Assessment
Participants are required to take part in a final online assessment following completion of the live online training.
Participants will be required to
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Sign and submit a Contract which includes a privacy and confidentiality disclaimer.
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Attend the full teaching day and complete a final online assessment.
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Always have their video on throughout the training.
CPD Points
7 CPD Points awarded to participants who complete the full live online training
Introducing your Trainer
Connie Bedingfield-Lowe
Connie is a PTUK Accredited Play Therapist with a BSc in Psychology and 18 years experience of working therapeutically with children and young people.
In her previous role she was a Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Assistant Director in a residential therapeutic community, employing an integrated systemic model working with children traumatised by abuse.
Having held the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within this organisation and through being a self-employed Play Therapist, Connie has significant experience of safeguarding through partnership working. She has worked therapeutically with many children who have been severely impacted by their experiences of abuse. These experiences have given her a unique perspective on the complexities of safeguarding within a therapeutic context, alongside a passion for sharing best practice to support others in their work as child therapists.
For further information about Connie, please visit her at Mulberry Play Therapy
Cost
Total Fee: £130
(Group Discount available! Please email enquiries@pipsolutions.co.uk for more information)
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