Tools to support work with families
Working effectively with individuals and families with multiple and complex needs requires staff to engage and assess individuals and whole families in order to bring about sustainable change and improvements in outcomes.
This practical programme will provide staff with knowledge and understanding of a variety of tools to support this. Staff will learn about genograms, chronologies, timelines, Eco maps and the family star. There will be opportunities to practice the techniques as well!
The course is suitable for front line staff working on the Early Help/Troubled families agenda as well as school staff, children services, those in early years settings, the VCS, Housing and Health.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand how tools can support you in your work with families.
- Be able to construct and use genograms.
- Be able to construct and use chronologies.
- Be able to use Eco Maps.
- Have an understanding of the Family Star.
- Be able to construct and use timelines.
- Have an awareness of how the use of tools improve assessment information and relationship building.
- All courses are offered on a Face to Face or Virtual basis.
- Bespoke & Open Training Courses Available.
Case Studies
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Stockton - Relationship Based Practice
We have a long-term relationship with Stockton Borough Council and were delighted to be asked to provide training to support embedding their relationship based practice model.
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Brighton & Hove - Baby, Child and Teenage Brain Development
We have continued to support Brighton & Hove workforce development in understanding brain development and the impacts on practice.Read More -
Buckinghamshire – Early Help 4 day practitioner program
Bucks were transforming their early help service and recognised the need to offer staff training and development during the restructure.The objective was to both upskill staff and to ensure a shared understanding of the vision and process moving forward with the Early Help offer.Read More -
Stockton - Culture Changing Training Programme
We are working with Catalyst, a voluntary sector partner to develop and deliver part of a culture change training programme.Read More
Cancellation Policy
Please see our cancellation terms / fees.