"CYP TA101: Introduction to TA Concepts & Practical Applications in Child-Focused Settings" 

2 Day Workshop

The Days will include:

•  Introduction to TA Concepts & Understanding Self

• Practical Application of TA in Child-Focused Settings

Objectives:

• Provide a foundational understanding and explore TA Concepts, and their application when working with children and young people (CYP).
• Equip participants with practical tools to apply TA when working with children and young people.
• Encourage self-awareness and reflection on how TA impacts interactions with children.

​ "Engage in experiential learning through group activities and tutor-led discussions. Explore concepts creatively with a focus on practical application."

Held at: ECPT (Ellesmere Counselling, Psychotherapy Training),

861 Holderness Road, Hull, HU8 9BA (Accredited Training Establishment)

​Facilitator – Tracey Rees

Hi, I’m Tracey. I’m a former teacher, qualified and accredited counsellor, qualified psychotherapist, wife, mum, step-mum and granny.

As a teacher in an over-subscribed school where, as OFSTED notes, ‘the proportion of pupils deemed disadvantaged … is well above average’ I began to feel disillusioned around the National Curriculum, what we were teaching children and why. There was an increasing number of children experiencing emotional dysregulation, violence at home, attachment issues and mental health concerns. I felt passionate about supporting these children with more than their reading, writing, maths and ‘academic’ knowledge. Whilst the school were supportive, to an extent, their priority was the academic side of life and there was a reluctance to spend time and money teaching me ways to nurture and support the emotional wellbeing of the children.

It fell upon me to educate myself and I undertook a four-year Diploma in Transactional Analysis and Integrative Psychotherapy. Whilst this was not child focussed, I knew it would give me skills and knowledge to move forward. The course was over weekends and so I taught each day and spent weekends training, assignment writing, fulfilling my clinical hours obligations and somehow fitting in the other roles of mum, wife etc.

I absolutely loved it (except maybe the assignment writing!).

After a few frustrating years of feeling handcuffed to the curriculum, I left mainstream education to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). Their aim was to help and support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs to fulfil their individual potential and recognise that they matter, are important and belong. An ethos I strongly believed and believe in.

As I qualified and began to build up a private practice, I recognised that therapy was where my heart truly lay. I made an appointment to see the headteacher, resigned and offered to work with them as a therapist for the children – she accepted both remits! I still work there as a therapist after 3 years.

I also work with three other local schools, offering therapy to their children.

My private practice has grown incredibly and remains young people centred, with many of my clients being below 18 years old. I remain passionate about working with these young people.

I have completed a Level 7 Post-Qualifying Diploma in CYP, where I undertook a two-year infant observation, attended clinical working groups and covered an array of theories and modalities. It was an incredibly rich experience.

Young people and their future are at the heart of all that I do. I am passionate about supporting them through the difficulties they face, the experiences that have shaped them and the life they can create. I strongly believe that the more we can guide, educate and support our young people, the better the world will be for them (and us!)

This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of Transactional Analysis, highlighting their effectiveness when working with children and young people. It is ideal for professionals working with CYP, as well as for counsellors looking to expand their skill set in supporting younger clients

ECPT Certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion.

Refreshments included – bring your own lunch (free parking)

Disclaimer:

To offer Counselling to CYP you must be a qualified counsellor with specific training that supports competencies to offer a counselling service to CYP. If using as a way to start a placement this would need to be in conjunction with clinical supervision with registered Supervisor and hold the relevant insurances and membership. Completion of this course alone (without a L4 Counselling Diploma) does not fully equip a participant/graduate to practice as a qualified counsellor. Completion of this training alone does not lead to registering as a Child/Adolescent Counsellor, but it can be used to present with other relevant information and evidence to support a ‘portfolio route’ application.

This course in non refundable - Subject to ECPT booking and cancelation policy