CTSW Update, July 2020

As pupils return to school, the need for emotional support within the learning environment will be needed more than ever. Therapeutic Storywriting Groups and Story Links are evidence-based 10-week interventions that can easily be delivered in a socially distanced and Covid-safe manner in school. Our virtual training makes the interventions, which are used in over 26 Local Authorities in the UK, more widely accessible. 

Details of our next virtual training courses are as follows:
 

VIRTUAL 3-DAY TRAINING: THERAPEUTIC STORYWRITING GROUPS

TUESDAYS 8 SEPT, 22 SEPT & 13 OCT 2020

Therapeutic Storywriting Groups is an evidence-based intervention that uses storywriting to support pupils whose behavioural and emotional difficulties are getting in the way of their learning.  Research shows that Therapeutic Storywriting Groups improve pupils’ writing skills while developing their emotional and social skills.
Target group: SENCOs, SEN teachers, Learning Mentors, HLTAs & TAs supporting pupils aged 7-12 yrs

Participants will be expected to set up a group after day 1 and then to bring pupils stories to the trainings on days 2 & 3. Groups should have between 2-6 pupils. Another adult can join the group if you wish. This is a 10-week intervention supported by an online training manual with downloadable resources. Watch video.

Trainer: Dr Trisha Waters
Cost: £300 for the 3 days training
Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm UK time

If you are interested in the online training please request booking details: admin@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk

TUESDAYS 15 SEPT, 29 SEPT & 20 OCT 2020

Story Links is an evidence-based intervention that involves parents in supporting vulnerable pupils through joint story-making. Research  shows that Story Links improves behaviour in school, increases parental involvement and develops pupils’ reading skills.

Target group: SENCOs, Behaviour Intervention Teams, Educational Psychology services, LAC services and other professionals supporting vulnerable pupils at KS 1 & 2

Participants will be expected to set up a Story Links group after day 1 and then to bring case studies to the trainings on days 2 & 3. To run the 10-week Story Links intervention you need an individual pupil + another adult. The training is supported by an online training manual with downloadable resources. View video.

Trainer: Dr Trisha Waters
Cost: £300 for the 3 days training
Time: 12 noon  – 6.00 pm UK time (accommodates participants in US & Canada)

If you are interested in the online training please request booking details: admin@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk

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More details can be found on our website.

To find out about our Train-the-Trainer programme contact: admin@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk

Kind regards

Trisha