CTSW update July 2021

Thinking of interventions for next term to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing while also developing literacy skills?

Research shows that our Therapeutic Storywriting Groups and Story Links (parent partnership) interventions meet both these targets. Please find details of our upcoming courses below. We are also now active  on LinkedIn where we’ll be promoting concepts, courses and training opportunities. 


VIRTUAL 3-DAY TRAINING: THERAPEUTIC STORYWRITING GROUPS
Developing Emotional Wellbeing while Improving Writing Skills

Therapeutic Storywriting Groups use 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 4-6 pupils. This is a 10-week intervention supported by an online training manual with downloadable resources. Watch video.

Thursdays 30 Sept, 21 Oct & 18 Nov 2021

Cost: £450 for the 3 days training
Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm UK time

Booking details: admin@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk


VIRTUAL 3-DAY TRAINING: STORY LINKS
Working with Parents of Vulnerable Pupils

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 KS1&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. It is a 10-week  intervention and is supported by an online training manual with downloadable resources. View video.

Tuesdays 12 Oct, 2 Nov & 23 Nov 2021

Cost: £450 for the 3 days training
Time: 9.30 – 3.30 pm UK time 

Request booking details: admin@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk


More details can be found on our website.

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

Best wishes

Trisha

Dr Trisha Waters
Centre for Therapeutic Storywriting Ltd.
trisha@TherapeuticStorywriting.co.uk