Participants are required to have their cameras on for an interactive experience.
Maximum of two people per screen
Sessions are recorded for quality assurance purposes. They are only viewed by SCTS staff and deleted within 14 days.
£35.00 3 hours
The course will outline how to effectively facilitate work with young people appropriately and apply correct processes to achieve positive outcomes. This course explores the importance of life story work training for those working with children separated from their family of origin. It can help the child make sense of their past and move confidently into the future.
This life story work training is vital in recognising the unique backgrounds of each child, allowing them to create a narrative that fosters healing and growth.
Life Story work involves gathering facts about the child's life creatively, resulting in a reassuring record of who they are and where they come from. It is a critical tool in promoting their sense of identity and self-worth.
There is a free e-learning module with this course. Please ask your trainer for the code.
Through this life story work training, participants will explore diverse methodologies to engage effectively with the children they support.
This course is designed for social workers, foster carers, residential care staff, adopters, kinship carers, and other professionals supporting children and young people in care. It is particularly helpful for those working with children who have experienced trauma, loss, or disrupted attachments.
Engaging in life story work training equips professionals with essential skills to navigate complex emotional landscapes with children.
By the end of the training, you will understand the purpose of Life Story Work, how it supports children’s identity and emotional wellbeing, and how to approach it in a trauma-informed way. You will gain practical ideas, tools, and language you can use to support meaningful, sensitive Life Story conversations with children and young people.
No prior specialist experience in Life Story Work is required. The course is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners and carers. Concepts are explained clearly, with practical examples that can be applied across different roles and settings.
Life Story Work helps children and young people make sense of their experiences, develop a coherent sense of identity, and feel emotionally safer in their relationships. When done well, it can reduce anxiety, support emotional regulation, strengthen attachment, and help children understand their past without feeling overwhelmed or blamed.
Ultimately, this life story work training empowers children to articulate their feelings and experiences, leading to healthier relationships.
The training is delivered live online via Zoom, allowing participants to join from anywhere. This life story work training is interactive and reflective, with opportunities to explore real-world practice while learning in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
Hand-outs & Certificates: Downloadable hand-outs and certificates will be provided.
This training can also be booked as a Group Session.
This option is aimed at an audience with prior knowledge of the subject and isn’t suitable for. Those that are new to the subject would be better with our standard course.
Generic training can leave staff feeling unprepared for the real-life scenarios they face. Our tailored approach ensures the content, delivery method, and case studies are directly relevant to your sector (e.g., education, healthcare, sport, charity, corporate), your local policies, and the specific vulnerabilities and risks present in your community.
We design engaging, practical, and compliant training across three core areas:
Invest in training that transforms knowledge into action. Equip your team with the confidence and competence to protect those in your care proactively.
We recognise that sometimes groups need more time for discussions and group work. This can mean that a two-hour session is just not long enough to explore the curriculum and engage in question and answer sessions. So we are you offering the opportunity to extend the session by an hour to allow your trainees the chance to explore the curriculum fully!
