Day 1
Welcome to day one. We have created some great video seminars for you to watch before we all meet. Find them here.
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To enable a prompt 9:30 AM start, please log in at least 10–15 minutes early: https://www.loom.com/share/d6318b5b1390433ca7202d30f9e79e5f?sid=0e2461fc-391c-481e-9ada-71e03ee737cd
Intentions
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Develop a social justice perspective for working with this client group
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Consider own lived experience and how it impacts the work
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Consider how GSRD/feminist/decolonising practice informs the work
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Understanding relationship diversity in historical and cultural context
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Practice working with client scenarios
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Develop reflexive thinking in group supervision
Timetable
9.30 - 10.30
Welcome
Introductions – pronouns, name, why choose this course? Lived experience
10.30 - 11.15
Contracting
Group Agreement (stage 3)
Elevation of contracting considered Group agreement for the course co-created
Reflect on how people make their own personal relationship agreements
11.15 - 11.30
Break
11.30 - 11.45
Social Justice Throuple
How we weave a Social Justice Lens through our work
11.45 - 12.15
Decolonising/ Culture/ Mononormativity
How do your own cultural experiences shape your views on relationships?
How do power and privilege influence relational structures in your clients’ lives?
Where does mononormativity show up in your work?
12.15 - 13.00
Introducing Niki D’s 7-Stage Model
An overview of the model and it’s application in practice
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 15.00
Observed Practice Session
Niki and Alex will each demonstrate therapeutic practice
Focus will be on Stages 1 - 3 of the model
15.00 - 15.15
Break
15.15 - 16.00
Supervision
Alex & Niki will each lead a group supervision focussed on O & P client work
16.00 - 16.30
Check out and reflections
A chance to reflect on the day