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One Day Training EventsONE DAY TRAINING EVENTSFamily Portrait:Paul's StoryWorking with young people who sexually abuseSince 2003, Spaniel in the Works have created a series of dynamic one day performance-centred training events for anyone who works with young people and families.The Family Portrait series is a different kind of training event for any professionals who work with young people and families. Using performance and practical workshops Family Portrait allows course participants to understand the emotional problems for families in difficult and abusive situations. This emotional insight into the world of the victim and the perpetrator sets Family Portrait apart from other training courses.The Family Portrait events are available to any organisation who may wish to use them to exclusively train their own workers and can be tailored to suit your needs. To find out more about Family Portrait events please click on the picture or download the appropriate leaflet. FPPaulleaflet.pdf
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Return to home page"Much more in depth than any other theatre group I've attended."Domestic Violence Liaison Officer - Essex PoliceFamily Portrait Paul's StoryFAMILY PORTRAIT: PAUL'S STORY A dynamic one day performance-centred training event focusing on young people who sexually abuse. PillPaul's Story centres on a young person who has sexually assaulted his sister. Throughout the day, Paul reveals his own personal story. It is this story that the worker is ultimately trying to reach to help them to gain a better understanding of Paul's situation.Practical workshops form part of the training event. Course participants are not required to perform role play. They will help and advise on ways to overcome difficulties.Created in consultation with Dr. Arnon Benotvim (London Child and Family Consultation Service) and Peter Thomason (author of Focused Work with Sexually Abusive Adolescents), Paul's Story is written by John Bassett, who has trained professionals in the U.K. and abroad, on the subject of young people who sexually abuse.Course participants will increase their knowledge and awareness of:how sexual abuse impacts of families and young peoplethe young person's experiences as victim and perpetratorwhat makes an effective/realistic treatment programmeimportant aspects of work with the familyfears for both the young person and the workerhow workers can overcome blocks to help the young person engagePillPillWhilst the central focus of Paul's Story is sexual abuse, it also explores:the impact for a young person witnessing domestic violencethe young person as victim of both sexual and physical abusecoping strategies adopted by families in these situationswhy young people who sexually abuse are not "sex offenders" PillPill"This intense, dynamic and thought provoking course is relevant to all professionals who work with families, children and young people."Worker - Bexley Women's AidPillPillFamily Portrait: Paul's Story is designed to be a multi-agency training event and is available to Safeguarding Children's Boards, Domestic Violence Fora and other organisations.Cost £ 1800.00 (All costs exclude travel, overnight accomodation and any venue expenses)Family Portrait Mary's StoryFAMILY PORTRAIT: MARY'S STORY A dynamic one day performance-centred training event focusing on domestic violence
About UsMary's Story follows on from Paul's Story and focuses exclusively on domestic violence issues. It is not necessary for course participants to have seen Paul's Story. Mary's Story is designed as a stand alone course.Practical workshops form part of the training event. Course participants are not required to perform role play. They will help and advise on ways to overcome difficulties.Mary's Story was created in consultation with workers from Bexley Women's Aid, Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Support and Advocacy Project, Probation Service and other agencies concerned with domestic violence. It is written by John Bassett, who has trained professionals in the U.K. and abroad, on the subject of young people who sexually abuse, and is based on case studies and current researchCourse participants will increase their knowledge and awareness of:how domestic violence impacts on families and young peoplethe woman's experiences and emotions as a victimwhat makes an effective/realistic programme of workhow to work effectively with the familyimportant aspects of working with a perpetratorfears for the family and the workerthe effects witnessing domestic violence can have on a young personThe day will be divided into three sections focusing on working with: the victim - the family - the perpetratorThese sections will explorethe myths surrounding domestic violencethe effects on the familycoping strategies adopted by families in these situations
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