This workshop is a comprehensive online event designed for those supporting victims of family harm, as well as those working with perpetrators. The workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of family harm, its prevalence and the latest trends, while fostering a collaborative approach to support victims and work with offenders.
From the perspective of a Solution Focused Approach, the session begins by setting the stage for a day of insightful discussions and learning.
Participants will explore their perceptions of family harm, by reflecting on personal views and experiences, then explore some of the drivers of family harm, gaining insights into the complex dynamics that contribute to such situations. The workshop will cover essential topics such as supporting victims, working with offenders, and addressing child-to-parent abuse, providing practical strategies and tools for effective intervention and support.
In addition to addressing the immediate needs of those affected by family harm, the workshop emphasises the importance of connection and empathy, while promoting self-care and wellbeing for professionals.
Through case scenarios, participants will engage in group work to apply their knowledge and skills, finishing with a discussion and Q&A session to address any remaining questions and share insights.
This workshop promises to be a thought-provoking session, challenging assumptions and building confidence for those professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those experiencing family harm.
When: 12 June 2025, 9am – 3.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: $320 inc GST. The price stated is per person.
Contact: Faye Johnson – [email protected]
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Workshop content
Through practical interactive activities, applied skills training, discussion, and presentations this training will cover:
• What is family harm - the stats and trends
• Reflecting on our own views or experiences
• Understanding drivers of family harm
• Supporting victims
• Working with offenders
• Child to parent abuse
• Healing relationships
• Self-care and wellbeing - vicarious trauma
• Collaborative practice
• Case scenarios
• Insightful discussion and Q&A
This workshop is designed to provide tools and skills that can be implemented immediately and tailored to each individual’s workplace. It takes into account the NZ cultural context and includes an emphasis on self-awareness, unconscious bias and worker wellbeing.
Who Should Attend
This training is aimed at counsellors, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, social and youth workers, and community organisations such as Women's Refuge, Sexual Harm Prevention Centres, Rape Crisis and those supporting victims of domestic abuse, psychological and physical.
About the presenter, Emma Burns
Emma is a registered psychologist who was introduced to the Solution Focused Approach in 2011. She immediately fell in love with the approach and has been a passionate advocate for it ever since.
Emma has worked in mental health, education, traumatic incident response and was the national clinical advisor for suicide bereavement. Since 2010 Emma has been working within the justice field, supporting families experiencing violence and abuse, and has a special interest in suicide prevention. She is the Vice President of the Australasian Solution Focused Association and has a small part time business delivering training, supervision and counselling.
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