Non-Violent Resistance Practitioner Certificate
This programme will equip practitioners with the skills and strategies needed to work with parents and families experiencing high levels of distress and difficulty within the family system.
Non Violent Resistance (NVR) is an innovative form of systemic family therapy, which has been developed for aggressive, violent, controlling and self-destructive behaviour in children & young people.
This three day NVR programme provides a model of practice for professionals working with vulnerable children, young people and families to address aggressive, controlling and coersive behaviours. The structured model of NVR taught promotes a boundaried, connective and therapeutic caring/parenting approach.
Delivered by NVR UK Accredited Practitioners & Trainers you can achieve Level 3 Accredited NVR Practitioner equivilent in three well planned days.
This training is ideal for Residential and Support Workers, Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners, Teachers, SENCO’s, Pastoral Leads, Parents and Caregivers of children with complex needs, Therapeutic, Clinical and Behavioural Practitioners.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand the context of an NVR approach within their workplace / family home
- Have explored the NVR model and processes
- Have practiced NVR formulation for intervention
- Practice the use of de-escalation and self-regulation skills
- Explore how psychological trauma and attachment impact behaviour and relationships
- Strengthen adult solidarity and teamwork around the child
- Build confidence in applying NVR strategies to real-life situations
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