Effective working with resistant families - Sandstories (safeguarding training course)

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This session uses Sandstories as a unique, visual way of exploring the key elements of child-centred practice when working with resistant and/or neglectful families
The session provides essential, up-to-date messages from practice, research and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Work effectively with 'resistant' families
Recognise and challenge 'disguised compliance'
Wrestle with the decision "how long should we keep trying with this family"
Recognise the impact of fear and stress (including domestic violence) on the survival and resilience of infants
Recognise the role of child development knowledge and attachment theory in child-centred practice and insightful assessment
Understand and embed the lessons from serious case reviews and other case review processes (including those using 'systems' methodology)
Strengthen the resilience and 'wisdom' of the workforce through reflective practice

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Delivered by: Sue Woolmore, Sandstories.

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