Supporting Children and Young People with the Experiences of Change

 Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

This workshop is targeted at professionals who are working with children and youth in a variety of settings. It explores the nature of change; what makes certain changes more difficult, and what are some ways that children and young people can be supported through managing change in a way that helps build their resources to traverse future change more independently. For as they say…a bit like death and taxes…change will come whether we want it to or not and so it’s best to be prepared.

• Understand the processes that underpin change.

• Explore the types of change that children and youth are exposed to, and what the impacts of these can be.

• Gain an understanding of how to approach change in ways that support coping and growth.

• Identify when additional supports might be needed, and how to access them.

• Build practical strategies to help young people develop resilience in the face of change.

Trusted adults who work with and support children and young people through experiences of change, including parents, caregivers, whānau, educators, health and allied health practitioners, social workers, counsellors, youth workers, and foster carers. 

Catherine Gallagher Registered Clinical Psychologist, MNZCCP, MA(Hons)
Catherine has worked in both public and private work settings, primarily focused on child and family issues. Currently, she has a small private practice and is also the clinical practice manager at START. View full profile here.

"Engaging presenter and a variety of information and ideas which I can readily apply to my practice." - Guidance Counsellor

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
• Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.