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Recognising and responding to child abuseTauranga Hamilton Christchurch
To register visit www.compass.ac.nz When a child dies from abuse or neglect someone always says “I knew something was wrong but didn’t know what to do”. Find out what to do when you are concerned about the welfare of a child. Identify the support and help that is available
An Introduction to Creative Arts TherapyRotorua 2 days of experiential multi modality exploration Creative Arts Therapy offers a multi modal approach using Visual Arts, Dramatherapy, Music, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Movement and Sandplay. Whilst the weekends have a specific focus they will incorporate a variety of modalities. Introduction to Sandplay TherapyNorthland Cost for each workshop per person is $300 which includes 2 nights accommodation (Thursday/Friday) at the beach. Each weekend is limited to 6 participants. Concession rates are available; a deposit of $75 is required to secure a place. Creative Arts Therapy offers a multi modal approach using Visual Arts, Dramatherapy, Music, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Movement and Sandplay. Whilst the weekends have a specific focus they will incorporate a variety of modalities. For more information about Josie’s experience, training and work please seewww.josiescott.org or contact her on: 021 0223 8621. Promise KeepersMens event 2010 - GPS He leads me Wellington Auckland Click Here for more information
World Suicide Prevention Forum 2010
Understanding and Managing BehaviourDates and Venues Henderson 6-7 August 2010 Participants will learn how to modify behaviour by stopping the bad and rewarding the good. The labels that children are given will be explored as will the way in which these influence behaviour. Caregivers will look at what their own ‘triggers’ are and how to manage them so that they do not unwittingly strengthen undesirable behaviour in children.
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Matt de Wit or Alice Maguire Older ChildDates and Venues Blenheim 13-14 August 2010 The overall objective of this course is for participants to develop confidence, knowledge and understanding in caring for a teenager. Sessions look at what happens to the older child in terms of physical, sexual, cognitive and emotional development and health The overall objective of this course is for participants to develop confidence,knowledge and understanding in caring for a teenager. Sessions look at whathappens to the older child in terms of physical, sexual, cognitive and emotionaldevelopment and health
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Matt de Wit or Alice Maguire NVCIDates and Venues Dunedin 3-4 September 2010 The course specialises in providing professionals who work in potentially harmful situations, with the skills to deal confidently and appropriately with violent and disruptive behaviour.
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Matt de Wit or Alice Maguire FoaFoaDates and VenuesOtahuhu 30 September 2010 The term Foafoa means the blowing of the conch shell to call a village meeting or to deliver a message. This package is designed to provide social workers with the foundation to work effectively with Pacific Island clients and families. Cost: Free course If interested please contact:Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Angela Asekona P J Cross Maree Brown Dynamics of Sexual AbuseDates and Venues Porirua 27-29 September The workshop will explore the definition of sexual abuse, the warning signs and different types of child sexual exploitation. It focuses on developing an understanding of the impact on the victims, the characteristics of people who sexually offend and what leads people to commit sexual offences. The participants will also be able to reflect on their practice and develop a victim centred approach to look at how to do the investigation, assessment and seek the best intervention more effectively. Cost: Free course If interested please contact:Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Angela Asekona P J Cross Maree Brown |
