Aim for Excellence, Become a Life Story Champion!
LIFE STORY WORK TRAINING
Enrol in The Behaviour Clinic's Life Story Champion Program to attend three days of expert Life Story Work training on April 18th, 19th and 25th.
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Become a Certified Life Story Champion and 'Champion' Life Story Work for children and young people.
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What are Life Story Champions?
Life story champions:
are champions in the field of Life Story Work. They are knowledgeable and skilled in practicing Life Story!
Life Story Champions are certified practitioners in delivering life story direct work to children and young people. They are knowledgeable in the field of Life Story and confident in delivering direct work on complex topics.
If you are a social care practitioner, teacher or residential worker you can become a Life Story Champion! Your journey will start by completing Life Story PPF Training and becoming certified to undertake Life Story Direct Work (Level 1 - Knowledge). If you want to take things to the next level and receive advice and support to undertake your first Life Story cases you can receive supervised practice and become a Level 2 Practitioner (Level 2 - Proficiency). If you really want to master Life Story you can progress to Level 3 certification where you are supported to take on more complex work (Level 3 - Mastery).
All training and supervision is provided by trained clinical practitioners at The Behaviour Clinic, leaders in the Therapeutic Life Story Work field who have years of experience in Life Story Work.
Life Story Champions are knowledgeable in their field. They have completed certified training in how to undertake Life Story Direct Work with children and young people. They continue to receive expert advice and guidance to inform their practice from experts in the Life Story field. They are individuals who Champion Life Story Work. You can ask them Life Story questions and know you will receive comprehensive support!
Don't settle, Aim for Excellence in Life Story Work!
How to become a:
Life Story Champion
- Complete the certified three day Life Story Work PPF Training and become Level 1 Life Story Certified!
- Join the Life Story Champion Group to receive additional advice and guidance from expert Life Story Practitioners!
- Decide if you want to take your practice even further and complete Level 2 and 3 certification! Integrate Life Story into your practice and Champion Life Story with your colleagues!
The Life Story Champion training is suitable for social workers, teachers and social care practitioners who undertake direct work with children. When you become a Life Story Champion training you will be part of an specialist group of individuals who want to provide the best support to children and young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences. Becoming a Life Story Champion means you Aim for Excellence in Life Story Work!
What is Life Story PPF?
Life story PPF:
is the model of Life Story Direct Work you will learn, it helps children and young people understand their Past and Present, and look toward a positive Future through Life Story Direct Work!
What is:
Life Story PPF (Past, Present, Future)
- A certified training programme in how to deliver a ten session model of life story direct work. Designed by therapists and has a proven practice base.
- Designed for social workers and social care practitioners to use as part of their practice.
- The model can be used with children aged 4 to 17 years of age.
- Uses a proven structure of delivering Life Story Direct Work that includes core practices to help children understand their history.
The Life Story PPF training is suitable for social workers and social care practitioners who undertake direct work with children. You will learn how to deliver the PPF model of Life Story Work and how to Champion it's use in your practice.
What Do You Get?
Life Story PPF Three Day Virtual Training
Three day virtual interactive training where you will learn how to deliver a ten session model of Life Story Direct work and see practical examples from real Life Story Work.
Life Story PPF Practice Guide PLUS Practice Resources
A full written guide to Life Story Practice will be delivered to you for you to use as you start to practice.
Life Story Assessment Pre & Post Questionnaires
Two Life Story Questionnaires; the first to help you determine which type of work children need, the second to monitor the effectiveness of practicing Life Story PPF.
Life Story PPF Level 1 Certification (once training complete)
Certification that you have achieved Level 1 (Knowledge) in Life Story PPF.
Life Story Champions Membership
12 Months Life Story Champion membership including access to the online community, expert help and support from The Behaviour Clinic Life Story Team and registration as a Life Story Champion.
Monthly Live Training Sessions on Life Story Topics
Monthly Live Training Sessions in the Life Story Champion Group on Life Story Topics such as delivering information on drugs and alcohol, what to do when children disengage and more...
What Does Life Story PPF Training Include?
Ten Session Model
- A ten session model for delivering Life Story Direct Work
- Step-by-step instructions on how to undertake each session
Real Life Examples
- Real life examples from practice with children
- Real life challenges when delivering direct work
Best Practice
- How to provide best practice
- How to comply with legistation
Trauma
- Understand and plan for any trauma impact
- Understand and recognise trauma responses in children
Resources
- Life Story PPF Delivery manual
- Evidence based practice resources
What Have Others Said About The Behaviour Clinic's Life Story Training?
testimonials
See what others are saying about The Behaviour Clinic's Life Story Training!
"I now understand where I had been going wrong, I was expecting children to understand too much at too young an age, your training has been so helpful" Sarah, Children's Social Worker, London
"Thank you so much, I learnt so much and feel more confident helping the children I work with to understand their life story", Jo, Children's Social Worker, South Wales
"I like the easy to follow, step-by-step format of all the training you provide. I can't go wrong", Dan, Children's Social Worker, London
"I am a social worker but my son is also adopted, this has helped me understand how I can discuss difficult information with my son, thank you", June, Social Worker, London
"This has helped demonstrate that not all children need Therapeutic Life Story Work, the more we can do as social workers the better it is for the children. Thank you for the excellent guidance.", Simon, Children's Social Worker, Swindon
"I attended to support foster carers I am supervising, this has been immensely helpful and I now feel confident supporting my carers", Sharon, Supervising Social Worker, Swindon
The Trainers & Coaches
Meet the Trainers & Coaches
Laura Neal
Laura Neal is Clinical Director of The Behaviour Clinic and has delivered Therapeutic Life Story Work to over 100 children. Laura designed the Life Story Work PPF model of practice for social care practitioners. Her aim is to provide a user friendly model of Life Story Work that can be delivered effectively by social care practitioners resulting in fewer children developing the complexities that require therapeutic work. Laura is a qualified Social Worker, Behaviour Analyst, Life Story Therapist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner.
Kim Matthews
Kim is the Life Story Lead at The Behaviour Clinic overseeing all Therapeutic Life Story Work that takes place. Kim has been instrumental in developing the practice and resources for the Life Story Champions programme. She has extensive experience delivering Life Story work to children in foster and adoptive settings. Kim is a qualified Social Worker and Life Story Therapist.
Kim and Laura are also supported by over 20 other therapists at The Behaviour Clinic who have experience in a range of practice areas such as placement transitions, working in residential care, engagement and working with complex challenges. Our trainings often include sessions from our other specialist practitioners also.
Not Sure Who this is for or have some Questions?
Check Out our FAQ's
FAQ's
Who is the Life Story PPF for?
This Life Story PPF Training is for social workers who work with children who are in foster care or adopted. If you are a social worker or social care practitioner working with children this training is for you.
What platform is the the Training delivered on?
The training is delivered via Microsoft Teams. We have additional software so we can make the training as interactive as possible but don't worry you won't need to download anything new. The training is a group training and you will be able to interact with other participants and the trainers.
Does the Training take Life Story Practice Guidance into account?
Absolutely! The training takes into account Life Story practice guidance in England and Wales. Throughout the training you will hear about how by implementing the practices you hear about you will be compliant with practice guidance.
What are Level 2 and Level 3 Life Story Champions?
When you have completed Life Story PPF training you will be Life Story PPF Certified to Level 1. We call this the 'Knowledge' level where you have completed the training to deliver Life Story Work. Level 2 and Level 3 increase your skill level in Life Story Direct Work.
- Level 2 (Proficiency): Level 2 Certification is the 'Proficiency' level. Reaching this level means you are proficient in undertaking Life Story PPF direct work. To reach the proficiency level you need to complete supervised practice in Life Story Direct Work.
- Level 3 (Mastery): Level 3 Certification is the 'Mastery' level. Reaching this level means you have mastered Life Story PPF direct work. To reach the mastery level you need to complete supervised practice on 4 cases with some including delivering difficult topic information and complete a case review.
Book Your Place Now
Become a Life Story Champion £795 (Value £1475)
What is Included
Life Story Virtual PPF Training
Life Story PPF Practice Guides and Resources
Life Story Assessment Questionnaire and Life Story Progress Questionnaire
Level 1 Certification in Life Story PPF (once training complete)
Life Story Champion Membership for 12 months
Monthly Life Story Topic Live Trainings
Prefer to Talk to Someone Over the Phone about Enrolling? Call The Behaviour Clinic on 0330 134 4740