2014 Workshops

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Exploring Narrative Approaches to Supervision

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05/02/2014

September 29 to October 1, with Shona Russell and Sue Mann

Sponsored in partnership by Narrative Practices Adelaide, Clifton Centre and The Bouverie Centre

Location: University of Melbourne.

Narrative approaches offer many interesting possibilities in supervision. The focus of this workshop is to explore a range of practices that contribute to a reinvigoration of professional identity (White, M. Re- Authoring Lives), respectful ways of exploring complex concerns and challenges, and enlivening ways of creating an audience for the work people do.

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Introduction to Narrative Therapy

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07/11/2013

October 20 & 21, with Terry Callahan

Most people have a familiarity with the impact and value of stories in daily life. Philosopher Paul Ricoeur proposes a ‘narrative competence’ that allows us both to tell a story and ‘get’ what a story is about. This two day workshop, for those who are new to narrative ideas and practices, will explore:

  • How this common ability might be unfolded in ‘narrative ways of working’ with problems of human life

  • How new, preferred stories and fresh possibilities might be crafted with those who consult us

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Working with Children and Families Living with Disability

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05/01/2014

August 7 & 8, with Lisa Johnson and Maggie Carey

Working with Children and Families living with Disability:
Toward Dignity, Connectedness and Agency

Are you interested in finding playful and everyday ways of...

  • Getting to know children as more than the problems that vulnerability can bring about.

  • Helping children with disability to unearth stories of their unique abilities, skills and knowledges that can otherwise remain hidden or ignored.

  • Supporting children and their families to reclaim authorship of their own lives in the face of vulnerability, and to take steps toward their hopes and dreams.

  • Actively developing opportunities for children to be meaningfully connected with others against the tyranny of isolation.

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Level One Narrative Therapy Intensive Training

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08/11/2013

March 24 - 28 and August 18 - 22

An energetic and rigorous introduction to Narrative Practice, that will leave participants keen to explore more. All of the central practices of the narrative approach (as described by Michael White) will be explored, along with an accessible introduction to the thinking that informs the practice. This introduction is relevant for a range of contexts, including counselling, groups and communities.

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