Perspectives in…..
We are delighted to be launching our latest ‘Perspectives in…’ seminar Pets in the Therapy Space – How Much is That Doggy? focussing on the often discounted aspect of a child’s (or adult’s) significant attachment relationship to an animal.
Seminar Introduction
Often when uncovering historical information about the client’s family makeup and significant others, do we account for, or enquire about animals? How significant is the person’s relationship with their pets?
In this seminar we will think about our relationships with pets. We will touch on the importance of using pets in the therapy space and could this be a help or a barrier to the therapeutic process.
Michelle has worked alongside many clients who have experienced developmental trauma and their pet offered unconditional love which at time provided reassurance and care at a time when they could not rely on the adults in their lives. Her dog currently provides some humour and healing balm to several clients.
Michelle will draw on the work of Jung and Freud to illustrate the importance of pets in the therapy space:
Seminar Content Summary
- Jung, Freud and Berne on dogs
- Pets – are they relational creatures in Psychotherapy?
- A dog in the room help or hindrance ?
- Finding pathways and bridges to hope and integration
Outcomes
Develop awareness and clinical skills . Improve confidence and competence in practice in relation to working with clients – particularly with children and young people.
Recognition that the relationship with pets can facilitate therapeutic change.
Who is it for?
The workshop is for counsellors, therapists, therapy students and those with some knowledge of therapeutic work. The workshop has an emphasis towards working with children and young people but can also be applied within the adult therapy setting.
About the trainer
Michelle Hyams-Ssekasi (MSc TA, PTSTA(P), CTA (P), DipSW,) is a Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Trainer, Social Worker & Certified Parent Workshop Facilitator.
She has a wide range of experience working with Children, Young People, Adults and Families in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. She is a core member of the TATO Training Team in Leeds. Her interest in Parenting led her to train in Educational TA in Minneapolis and deliver Parenting workshops in Washington State, USA and the UK. She is a Safeguarding Officer for UKATA and a Member of UKCP Child College Training & Assessment Board.
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