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This course equips practitioners and leaders with the knowledge and skills to deliver meaningful, sensitive life story work with children and young people in residential and supported accommodation settings. Life story work is a therapeutic tool that helps children understand their past, make sense of their experiences, and develop a coherent sense of identity. When done well, it fosters connection, resilience, and emotional healing.
To strengthen the ability of staff to use life story work as a relational and trauma-informed intervention. The course promotes the use of creative, inclusive methods that respect the child’s pace, perspective, and voice ensuring life story work is not just a task, but a meaningful process.
The objectives of this course are for participants to:
Define life story work and understand its therapeutic function.
Explore different methods (direct, indirect, creative) for different ages and needs.
Understand how trauma, memory, and attachment affect a child’s narrative development.
Facilitate life story work in a way that promotes psychological safety and relational trust.
Collaborate with children, families, and professionals in co-creating narratives.
Identify when life story work may need specialist support or supervision.
Embed life story practice into everyday routines, conversations, and documentation.
Support children and young people in reclaiming their story with dignity, honesty, and hope.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say about our courses
Your training has been invaluable, deepening our understanding of recording and its implications. Feedback has been unanimous - this work has led to more individualised care, better outcomes, and a greater sense of safety for our children.
Head of Operations
Leanne’s training has transformed our safeguarding approach, enhancing knowledge and confidence while equipping staff with practical skills. This has improved daily practices and created a safer, more supportive environment for the children.
Director
The annual quality report reflects significant growth and commitment this year—thank you for sharing. Recent discussions highlight how training has clarified needs, expectations, and processes, making everyone feel safer and more accountable. This is a testament to the relentless efforts of you, Leanne, and the wider management team.
Business Manager
The training was highly valuable. The trainer was knowledgeable and approachable, making complex topics easier to understand. It reinforced my understanding of safeguarding and clarified the DSL role, helping me and my team leaders navigate grey areas. I feel more confident in my role as an RM and will refer back to our policies to ensure compliance.
Registered Manager
The safeguarding training I attended was highly informative and practical, offering valuable real world examples that I can apply directly in my role. The trainer’s expertise and the interactive elements made the session engaging and memorable, boosting my confidence in handling safeguarding concerns. It was a great refresher, and I would highly recommend it to anyone in a safeguarding role.
Residential Support Worker
I recently completed a Suicide and Self-Harm training session, and I am incredibly impressed with the depth and quality of the content. Leanne was both knowledgeable and engaging, providing clear, actionable guidance on handling sensitive topics such as ligature safety, self-harm recognition, and prevention techniques. The training not only expanded my knowledge but also equipped me with practical tools to identify warning signs and respond appropriately in crisis situations. I feel more confident in supporting individuals who may be struggling with these issues and am grateful for the resources provided. I highly recommend this training to anyone in the field, it’s a vital learning experience that will significantly enhance your ability to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals.
Registered Manager