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THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR PARENTING PRACTITIONERS
Cordially invites you to attend a free seminar
Functional Family Therapy: Clinical Model and Evidence Base
Dr James Alexander
Tuesday 24 June 2008
09:00 - 13:00
Kings College London
The Academy is undertaking a Randomised Controlled Trial to investigate the effectiveness of FFT within a British context.
Places are limited
Please e-mail Bthomas@parentingacademy.org to request a place

ADR Group Family Mediator Foundation Training
The ADR Group and the Family Mediators Association are the longest established family mediation training providers. With nearly 40 years experience between our two organisations, we have delivered mediation training to in excess of 2,500 professionals and offer a renowned training programme in family mediation.
Full support and guidance
Eight days intensive training
Eligible for membership of the Family Mediators Association
Our courses are recognised by the Family Mediation Council, The Law Society and The Bar Council.
Next Family Mediator Foundation Training Course. Manchester
11 - 13 June (Module I), 9 - 11 July (Module II), 4 - 5 September (Module III)

Dr Patricia Crittenden
Attachment and Adaptation
Dates: 26 - 27 June 2008
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: TBC, Central London
Cost: £550.00
Patricia M. Crittenden is well known as an innovator in attachment theory and research. She studied under Mary. D. Ainsworth, John Bowlby and E. Mavis Hetherington. Among her many awards and recognitions is a career achievement award for "Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Child and Family Development" from the European Family Therapy Association in 2004. Her forthcoming works include a book written with Rudi Dallos, All in the Family, that integrates family systems and attachment theories.
The Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment
This 5-day course introduces the Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of attachment and ties it to risk assessment and treatment. The DMM differs from the usual ABC plus "disorganization" model of attachment by (1) focusing on differences within the risk group, (2) highlighting a strengths approach to working with parents and children at risk, and (3) presuming that maturation and development increase individuals' potential for adaptation.

CO-CREATING COMPELLING FUTURE REALITIES WITH CHALLENGING CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILI ES
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th July 2008
Cost: £170.00
Organised by the Centre for Child Studies at the Institute of Family Therapy.
USING CMM’S (COORDINATED MANAGEMENT OF MEANING) HEURISTICS IN MAKING BETTER SOCIAL WORLDS
Thursday 11th & Friday 12th September 2008
Cost: £170.00
APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY AND THE SHADOW
Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Cost: £110.00
WORKING WITH TRAUMA: SYSTEMIC APPROACHES
Monday 29th September 2008
Cost: £110.00

University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Thinking and Practice
Foundation Level (AFT Accredited)
Starting 18 September 2008
This 16-day course offers you an introduction to systemic thinking and practice. It builds upon your knowledge, beliefs and experiences so you can develop a theoretical understanding of systemic theory.
Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Thinking and Practice
Intermediate Level (AFT Accredited)
Starting 25 September 2008
This 16-day course aims to build on your understanding of systemic thinking and practice from foundation level. After you have completed the course you can apply for Qualifying Level courses. You need to have completed an AFT accredited Foundation Level course.

Training in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
Parkview Clinic, Birmingham
Introductory Course in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
October 2008 - May 2009 (Year 1)
Intermediate Course in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
October 2008 - May 2009 (Year 2)
Postgraduate Diploma and MA in Systemic Therapy
September 2008 - July 2010 (Years 3 & 4)

9th International Narrative Therapy & Community Work Conference
Adelaide, Australia 26th-28th November 2008
Featuring presenters from all the continents (except perhaps Antarctica!)

the KCC Foundation
2 Wyvil Court London SW8 2TG
Validated by the University of Bedfordshire
MA / Post Graduate Diploma In Systemic Supervision and Training
For systemic therapy professionals seeking to develop their teaching, training, supervision & consultative skills.
Part-time Two Year Course
Tutors: Sanya Divac & Grace Heaphy
Guest Tutor: John Burnham

Managing in Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Environments: A Systemic Perspective
(Ref. D23s)
This course is designed for professionals taking up an operational management role in integrated services in multidisciplinary teams.
Suitable for experienced professionals working in multidisiplinary teams in Health and Local Authorities. Particularly relevant for those working in newly developed children's services.

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN SYSTEMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
(Ref. M10)
This part-time doctorate programme offered by the Tavistock Clinic in conjunction with the University of East London is intended for qualified professionals in systemic/family therapy.
Its primary aim is to enable professionals who have qualified or will qualify as family therapists to continue their professional and academic development and to make original contributions to professional knowledge in the field through a substantial research project.
Successful completion of the research thesis leads to the award of Professional Doctorate in Systemic Psychotherapy awarded by the University of East London.
Past and current students consistently report on the relevance of participation in this programme to their thinking and practice in their setting.

Working with Refugees
(Ref D35)
The unique nature of the refugee condition creates a multiplicity of problems. The complexity and variability of refugee needs as well as the resulting pressures on the workers are such that they require most delicate treatment. This course aims to assist those working with refugees to develop and enhance their understanding and skills in the context of their own experience.
MA/PhD in Refugee Care
(Ref M35)*
This course aims to equip students to work directly with refugees and asylum seekers. The programme prepares students: • for work as competent, reflective and pro-active workers with refugees/asylum seekers in a variety of different work settings and remits • to meet the challenges imposed by those wider societal parameters (e.g. changing legislation, political priorities, public opinion) that affect refugees directly and indirectly • to conceptualise and formulate refugee-related projects (for research and/or service purposes) * Offered in partnership with the University of Essex

South West London and St. George's Mental Health Trust
Prudence Skynner Family Therapy Clinic
The Family Therapy service based at the Prudence Skynner Clinic has been working with families and couples and offering training since 1989. The training offers a broad range of concepts and skills in working with individuals, couples and families, valuing the differences that diversity brings. The training courses are designed for professionals in both Adult & Child Health Services and Social Services. Completion of 4 years training offers registration with UKCP as a Systemic Psychotherapist
Years 1 & 2 may be undertaken as stand alone courses
Year 1: Working with Families: Foundations of Systemic Practice Spring 2009
Year 2: Contextualising Change: Intermediate Course in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy Autumn 2008 - Spring 2009
Year 3 & 4: Masters in Family & Systemic Psychotherapy The Prudence Skynner Family Therapy Clinic in collaboration with the Institute of Family Therapy
Supervised Clinical Practice or Observation

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