DDP Level One Training, Cardiff, Wales

Trainer: Alison Keith

This is an introductory 4-day course on Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy and Parenting, an intervention model developed by Dan Hughes, Clinical Psychologist, USA.

This approach assists therapists and professionals to understand and effectively support children, young people and their families. In this model, theory and research in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment theory, intersubjectivity and child development are integrated to produce a therapeutic approach used for relationship development and trauma resolution.  DDP recognises the vital role which adoptive parents, foster carers and residential workers play as primary attachment figures in the recovery of traumatised, attachment-resistant children.

The principles and interventions are presented through formal presentations, discussion, videotape of sessions, role-play, and hand outs.

Who is it For?

The training is relevant and open to therapists and practitioners who have experience in working with children and young people with trauma-attachment problems and their foster, adoptive or birth families.

Please note that while Level One and Two are open access for professionals working with children and families, there are specific requirements that need to be fulfilled for those who plan to go on to apply for certification as a Practitioner in DDP. Please refer to What is required before starting the practicum for further information.

Recommended reading prior to attending the training:

Attachment-focused Family Therapy: The Workbook

Daniel A. Hughes

View : Attachment-focused Family Therapy: The Workbook

Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions

Daniel A. Hughes, Julie Hudson, Kim S. Golding

View : Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions

More information and bookings

Cost: £825 + VAT

Lunch and refreshments are included if it goes ahead in person.

Dates: 27-30 September 2022

Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This training is intended to be held in person, in line with COVID-19 restrictions. The venue be confirmed closer to the time and will be in Cardiff, Wales.

Organised by: AFA Cymru (Association for Fostering & Adoption Wales)

Please contact the organiser if you have any questions.

For further information and to book a place:

Contact: Erina Roberts

Email: info-afacymru@stdavidscs.org 

Tel: 02920 761 155

Event page and booking forms: https://www.afacymru.org.uk/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy-level-1-and-2/