CARDIFF PLAY FORUM
The Cardiff Play Forum was set up to help & support Playworkers in Cardiff & is open to anyone involved in play. We publish 6 Newsletters a year & put on 6 workshops a year. If you would like to advertise a job vacancy or are looking for staff, or you provide training or workshops, you can advertise in the Newsletter & also on this page. We combine the workshops with a short meeting, where you can find out about any new developments in the play field & network with like minded people. Workshops that we have put on in the past include:- Tools
- Diwali
- Felt Making
- Elemental Play - Wind, Fire Water & Earth
- Tie Dying
- Healthy Eating
NEXT WORKSHOP
The next workshop & meeting of Cardiff Play Forum will be: A taster of Drama Therapy On: Monday 5th July 2010 At: 11.30am At: Re-create. This workshop will be on Drama Therapy & will be delivered by Drama therapist Gillian Downie. This will be a closed workshop, so once we start the workshop we will be unable to let anyone else in the room, so please be on time. To make it easier for workshop facilitators & so members can be contacted in case a workshop has to be cancelled. All workshops will have to be booked. If you wish to attend a workshop please contact Tanya on : 02920578100 or tanya@re-create.co.uk Please give your:- Name
- Contact No
- Title of workshop you wish to attend
For More Information
For further information on the Play Forum,- to be added to the mailing list
- to put an advert in the newsletter or on this page
- for information on the workshops
Volunteers Needed
At : Treganna Family Centre, Theobald Road, Canton, Cardiff To help with our Information & Support Service & also with the following groups: First Time Parents Meet & Chat Language & Play Young Parents All volunteers will be CRB checked & expected to undertake any necessary training, for example, Child Protection. For further Information please contact: Julia Vernon 02920 231340 or email: julia@tregannafamilycentre.co.ukWORKSHOP
Joanna Coulson BA Ceramics PGCE Art & Design Available for Art & Craft workshops and for tutoring to GCSE & A Level An extensive variety of different techniques & media taught Both long & short term projects Individuals, small & large groups catered for in all settings For adults & children of different abilities Also available for children’s parties and festivals 5m public liability insurance, CRB checked, references available Contact joanna.coulson@ntlworld.com 02920 214542 07779 286934PLAY THERAPY WORKSHOPS
Workshops May –October 2010 The following workshops have been designed as short introductory courses for professionals who would like to develop their understanding of various Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques to working with children, young people and their families. Each workshop last for 2 hours and will take place at Stepping Stones offices (4 Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AS). The cost per workshop is £40.00 (Voluntary organisations and students) and £50.00 (Private and Statutory organisations). Places are limited to 8 participants per workshop. (Early booking is advisable) To book a place on any of theses workshops please complete the attached registration form (please complete a separate form for each workshop you wish to attend) Workshop 3- Teaching Children Keep Safe Skills This workshop will explore the following: • What do we mean by keep safe skills? • Practical exercises which can be undertaken with children and young people in order to help them develop appropriate skills to reduce their risk of further abuse or exploitation • Developing a family safety plan with Parents and Carers • Helping Parents and Carers understand the importance of keep safe skills for children and young people Date: 7th July 2010 Time: 10-12 Facilitator: Lisa Waycott, Therapist Workshop 4-An Introduction to Attachment Therapy This workshop will explore the following: • What is Attachment based Therapy • The use of Theraplay® techniques with children and their parents/carers • The concept of Developmental Re-parenting and the ‘Think Toddler Approach’. The workshop is based on attachment theory and attachment research. It draws on the work of American psychologist Daniel Hughes; Ann Jernberg and Phyllis Booth and their model of Theraplay®. Date: 1st October 2010 Time: 10-12 Facilitator: Lisa Waycott, Therapist and Clare Westoby, Therapeutic Play Specialist Stepping Stones supplies a wide range of Therapeutic and Educational resources and services, for further information about our work please visit our website at www.steppingstonestherapy.co.uk REGISTRATION FORM Name of Course(s) ---------------------------------------------------SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Forename: Surname: Organisation: Job Title: Address: Telephone (inc STD Code) E-mail Address: SECTION 2: COURSE REGISTRATION- fees include all course materials, morning coffee. SECTION 3: YOUR PAYMENT I enclose a cheque for -------------Payable to Stepping Stones LTD I require an invoice � I require a receipt for the above payment � (Please include SAE) CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be notified in writing. Cancellations prior to two weeks before the course will be refunded subject to a 10% administration fee. Cancellation after this date - full course fee applies. Please return with payment to: Training Officer, Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) LTD, 4 Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AS. Queries and questions to Clare Westoby on 029 20490 500 or by email info@steppingstonestherapy.co.uk
THERAPEUTIC LIFE STORY WORK 9th and 10th September 2010 10am- 4pm Venue: Stepping Stones Offices, 4 Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AS It is essential that children and young people are able to understand their lives and the various twists and turns that have led them to being Looked After or Adopted. This two-day workshop is designed for professionals who undertake life story work with children and young people in their agency. It will be of benefit to Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, Foster Carers, Residential Workers and Therapists. The workshop is highly experiential and will draw on a variety of creative and therapeutic approaches. By the end of the workshop attendees will have gained an understanding of the following issues and skills needed to undertake this area of work and be able to apply what they have learnt to their work environment: • What do we mean by therapeutic life story work? • What information should be included in the life story book? • How to gather and collate details and facts from many information points about a child’s history. • The use of chronological life lines (The River of Life) • How to engage children and young people in the process • How to produce the final life story book • Ending the work with children and young people The two days will consist of tutor input, small and large group discussions and experiential exercises, which will encourage and facilitate a rich learning experience in a safe and supportive environment. This course is limited to 12 participants only - early booking is advised. Cost: £250.00 (including refreshments, lunch and course materials) REGISTRATION FORM Name of Course(s) ---------------------------------------------------
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Forename: Surname: Organisation: Address: Telephone (Inc STD Code) E-mail Address: SECTION 2: COURSE REGISTRATION- fees include all course materials, lunch and refreshments. SECTION 3: YOUR PAYMENT I enclose a cheque for -------------Payable to Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) LTD I require an invoice � I require a receipt for the above payment � (Please include SAE) CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be notified in writing. Cancellations prior to two weeks before the course will be refunded subject to a 10% administration fee. Cancellation after this date - full course fee applies. Please return with payment to: Training Office, Stepping Stones (Child Therapy Consultants) LTD, 4 Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AS. Queries and Questions to Clare Westoby on 029 20490 500 or info@steppingstonestherapy.co.uk
Please note Wednesdays opening times are now 10.00am - 5.00pm