This Safe Space course is recognised by the National Counselling Society (NCS) and carries 'Advanced Specialist Training Status'.  

This  course over 10 days  covers core skills and knowledge for post qualifying practitioners. It focuses on competencies for a safe, effective and ethical practice for working with young people. This course is aimed at Counsellors and or experienced practitioners working with children and young people.  This training does not carry a counselling qualification but enhances the recommended skills and practices of professionals working with young people.

Your Tutors

Judy Blee trained as an Integrative Counsellor and is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society. Judy's background has involved 25 years experience of working with children, young people and families in various roles within education.  In 2016 Judy set up and still runs a primary school counselling service with play based therapy at its heart. As well she also runs a private psychotherapy practice in Holsworthy, North Devon working with adults as well as children and young people of all ages.  This includes traditional talk therapy, Walk and Talk outside, Animal Assisted Therapy and a range of creative interventions such as sandplay, which Judy is passionate about.  The website for Judy's private practice can be found at  www.devontherapyrooms.co.uk

Ken Rabone has had wide senior managerial experience within secondary schools and mental health.  He has managed mental health day services in Exmouth for the National Schizophrenia Fellowship and a specialist youth mental health project. Ken has worked for over 30 years with young people with a range of special needs and his latest project is the provision of  therapeutic training to the Forest School project in Gosport.  Ken established Safe Space for Counselling while working for Honition and Sidmouth colleges as Senior Youth Tutor work that continues to support vulnerable young people.

"The guidance, knowledge and support provided has enabled me to trust and develop my own instincts and abilities. It is something which lives on long after the course ended."

Mark Champion -Youth Work Manager

Course  Philosophy

The course places the empowerment of young people at the centre of its philosophy.  It welcomes all professionals working with young people who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in this area.  It will be particularly useful for Counsellors, School Staff, Care Workers, Youth Support roles, Pastoral team members and health professionals working with or wishing to work with young people.

The course focuses upon the use of creative interventions with young people and will resource participants with tools, theory and insight. Participants will be expected to have had some training in communication and/or counselling skills as the course is not a counselling qualification.

This course pays attention to the different cultural and racial factors that might influence a child's or young person's perspective on the world.  It will enable you to confidently develop your work with young people and add a professional base for those seeking to enhance their employability in this area.

Indicative Module Content

Module 1 : Developmental Attachment and psyschological transition.

Module 2: Systems Perspectives

Module 3 : Neurodiversity and autism

Module 4 :Creative Interventions

Module 5 : Bereavement and loss

Module 6 : Working with self-harm

Module 7: Safeguarding children and young people

Module 8: Substance use and misuse

Module 9 : Eating Issues and Body Image

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If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Ken Rabone via our contact page or on 07801 248421. Thank you.