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Workshop C: An introduction to Life-World
Narrative Therapy: Creating bespoke ways
of working with complex clients and their
systems. (For qualified Play Therapists and
Therapists only)
By Dr Judi Parson and Sarah Hicks
Workshop Synopsis:
This workshop is a brief introduction to the underpinning philosophy and clinical
reasoning for the application of Life-World Narrative Therapy with children and young
people. By using the therapeutic use of self, we will showcase the core concepts and
techniques to consider when implementing this type of work. This approach draws
upon key theories, such as attachment theory and bioecological systems theories.
Within the therapeutic relationship the clients unique story emerges through an
iterative and continuative process. An important element for the clinician is to
authentically hold hope and believe that there is always a path, or multiple paths, for
the child to find and make meaning of their journey. Participants attending in this
workshop, with the relevant experience, may wish to extend their knowledge further
and delve deeper into this modality by applying to attend to the full training program to
be offered in June 2025.
Key learning Objectives:
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Identify the core elements of attachment and bioecological systems theory
relevant to Life-World Narrative Therapy.
Explore some of the core concepts and techniques to consider when
implementing this type of work.
Reflect on the therapeutic use of self to engage children and young people that
facilitates exploration of the life-world narrative.
Consider how to assess, sequence and specifically tailor the therapeutic work
to support the child or young person within the dynamic context of their LifeWorld.
Biography: Sarah Hickson, MA Play therapy (with Distinction) and B.Soc.Sc.
(Hons.), is the current Vice Chair of the British Association of Play Therapy (BAPT)
and Represents BAPT on the International Consortium of Play Therapy Associations
(IC-PTA). She has over 16 years9 experience as a clinical Play Therapist and
Supervisor. Sarah specialises in working with children with developmental and
relational trauma, with a particular focus on children living in foster care and who are
adopted. Sarah works in a range of different ways with children and families including
attachment focussed family work, therapeutic life story work, Life-World Narrative
Therapy, as well as individual Play Therapy work with children and young people.
Sarah also has experience in helping children and families to navigate the court
system. Sarah is an international educator, author, and public speaker. She has
published book chapters on child development and international play therapy
supervision. Her private practice is based in London, United Kingdom.
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