CTC Training Course
Specialised Courses for Parents, Carers and Professionals
Soothing Transitions & Separations:
Helping the child who finds it hard to leave caregivers
Live Webinar Webinar Fee: €35
Webinar Date: Details below
This live online course will look at supporting children who find it difficult to leave a parent or carer. It is suitable for parents and carers and also for professionals working with children. It will be particularly beneficial for parents and carers of children who are experiencing difficulties with transitions and separations and for teachers and ECCE practitioners. The webinar will be facilitated by a highly experienced child and adolescent psychotherapists with a specialisation in play therapy. During the webinar we will:
- Explore the difference between separation anxiety, anxiety at separating and transition difficulties.
- Look at the experience for the child, the caregiver and the other adults involved, exploring what will help and support all involved to help the child overcome their difficulty.
- Explore how to use play to soothe the anxiety, using games and books therapeutically.
- Consider targeted interventions which can increase security and safety at times of transitions.
The course is designed to equip professionals, and parents and carers, with helpful tools for the children in their care.
Participants are required to have the following tools.
Participants are required to have the following tools.
Materials:
- Blank A4 sheets
- Some colours and writing materials.
- Scissors
Space and technology:
- Sound cancelling headset or confidential room to participate in
- A computer or other suitable device (e.g. i pad), ideally, but not essentially, with built in (or external) microphone, speaker and camera.
- Uninterrupted internet connection
Note: Please only use one devise during each session – if you have difficulties with sound (microphone or volume) on computer, use of external microphone and/or speakers works better than adding a second devise.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Cancellations: Full fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellations within 14 days of the webinar. You can nominate another person to attend in your place.
Emer is the Assistant MA Course Leader and Supervision Co-Ordinator here at CTC. She holds an MA in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy and a BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care. Emer has also completed training as a clinical supervisor, EMDR training, Intensive Filial Therapy Training, Compassionate Inquiry and mindfulness training. Emer is certified as an integrative psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor with the European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy. She is also fully accredited with the Irish Association for Play Therapy and Psychotherapy. Emer is a core trainer on our MA and she also designs and delivers a vast array of CPD training courses for us. Emer has extensive experience working with children who have experienced domestic violence and also with non-residential parents and their children, maintaining and promoting quality contact. Emer has been involved in the Daphne III programme Responding to Child Parent Violence action research project, training in Non Violent Resistance and the Break 4 Change programme targeting services to families affected by Child Parent Violence. Emer has worked with children and adults who experienced medical trauma, both individually and on a group basis to support their recovery. Emer worked extensively with children with acquired brain injuries supporting both them and their families, through therapeutic support, educative trainings and facilitating peer support . Emer worked with the Brothers of Charity services and was involved in a number of Humanitarian aid projects in both Ethiopia and Peru. Emer also continues to maintain her private practice at “Acorns 2 Oaks Therapy Services” in Galway and also provides trainings for professionals working with vulnerable children.
