CPHSSWCE0490 - Creative Interventions When Working with Children

Course Description

This workshop will focus on a variety of interventions that can be utilized when working with children using a Strengths Based Approach.  Participants will learn how to connect with children in innovative and creative ways.  The key to engagement is starting where the child is and capturing their attention.  The use of art, written, oral and visual demonstration are just a few of the techniques we will discuss during the session. The interventions in the training will be focused on self-regulation, mindfulness, social skills, challenging clients and more.  Participants will have the opportunity to practice the interventions discussed during the session.    

Course Outline

Course Agenda

Introduction, Training Objectives 10 minutes 

Strengths Based Approach 20 minutes 

Using Creativity in practice 15 minutes 

Activity Review 40 minutes 

Break 15 minutes 

Mindfulness Activities 40 minutes 

Grief Intervention/Activities 40 minutes 

Questions & Review 15 minutes

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 

• Enhance clinical skills as they relate to children and adolescents presenting a variety of issues such as loss, abuse, anxiety, trauma, etc. 

•  Consider and explore integrating creative strategies into their practice. 

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to: 

• Use creative interventions that target grief, mindfulness and self-esteem while implementing a Strengths Based approach. 

• Utilize analytic skills to critically evaluate theories that pertain to child psychotherapy.