The three sessions will cover the following areas:

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• Overview of the framework and theory underpinning By Your Side 

• Introduction to the seven guiding principles and sequence of sessions

• Video illustration of the pattern of sessions providing the work remotely with an actor family: sessions with foster carer and child, across introductions and after the move 

• Discussion of helpful rituals and ways to manage adult dynamics

• Clinical video illustration of the whole By Your Side transition sequence (in-person work)

• How to facilitate a joint foster carer/adopter session during introductions

• How to structure sessions that integrate Theraplay and DDP based approaches

• Explore and practice ways to talk to children (using examples of everyday opportunities, mini figures, puppets and therapeutic stories)

• Use of rituals to provide continuity across context and help develop the narrative

• Managing adult dynamics 

It is strongly recommended that you purchase the By Your Side Practitioner Guide to accompany this training. 

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How to access the By Your Side Practitioner training

1. Attend the three session online training​

2. Contact us to book a training for your team

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Max participants: 20

Cost: £275