Western Regional Committe
Present: Working Therapeutically with Adolescents
Presenter Bio: Liz Quish is an IACP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a Masters In Mental Health. Her book “Overcoming Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts- A Practical Guide for The Adolescent Years” was published by Hammersmith Health in 2015 and was shortlisted for the Peoples Book Prize in 2016. Liz is a much sought after trainer and lectures for UCC on their Promoting Mental Health Certificate Programme. Liz maintains a busy private practice in Tipperary Town and currently works 2 days a week with the CARI foundation supporting children and adolescents effected by child sexual abuse. Liz also worked for many years in Pieta House where a key focus of her therapeutic work was supporting children and adolescents in suicidal distress and minors who engaged in self-harming behaviours.
Workshop Outline: Content
Morning Session :09:30 to 13:30
During this lecture Liz will outline and discuss the importance of contracting with clients and the importance of clarifying the limits to confidentiality during contracting. The practitioner’s role in maintaining client’s safety and legal responsibilities will also be examined as will the practice of quality and transparent note taking. Liz will introduce some key theories in terms of understanding the suicidal mind and what leads some adolescents to consider taking their own lives. Liz will share some of her experiences in supporting this client group and outline key interventions. The issue of self-harm will be explored. Liz will outline the functions and purpose of self-harm and appropriate intervention strategies. No harm contracts will be discussed the demerits of utilising such an approach will be set forth. The practitioner’s role in terms of working with under 18’s who self-harm will be outlined with reference to child protection issues.
Afternoon Session: 14:15 to 17:00
Understanding the needs of teenagers
Conceptualisation of Anger
Dynamics of Anger
Stages of Anger
Negative thought patterns
Teenage HOT Buttons
The Teenage Brain
Triggers and Sustaining Situations
Reflection versus Reaction
Why some anger management programmes fail: What works?
Parenting Styles and their Effects
Training Level: All Levels.
CPD certificates will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Workshop.
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