The Cultural Competency Masterclass is designed to support qualified PWPs in developing clinical competency and confidence in understanding the complexity of culture within the realm of talking therapies. This masterclass covers the principles of culture, anti-racism, intersectionality, equality, and diversity, helping PWPs gain confidence in initiating complex conversations, addressing initial anxiety around this sensitive topic, and understanding why this area of knowledge is fundamental. We explore the outcomes of a lack of awareness and the repercussions already identified within the realms of mental health and NHS Talking Therapies. A variety of engaging teaching methods are employed throughout the day to provide an optimal learning experience and cater to different learning styles, including lectures, small and large group discussions, individual reflection, and case studies. The masterclass's content also explores change processes at therapeutic, service, supervision, and management levels. These methods are established and proven to work, while also addressing areas that still need improvement.

This 5 day training course is aimed at qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) who have completed their core PWP training and are perinatal champions in their NHS Talking Therapies service, or would like to develop their perinatal competence. The course will cover perinatal awareness, assessment, engagement, working with perinatal loss, and how to adapt interventions for depression and generalised anxiety in the perinatal period using low-intensity (guided self-help and group-based) treatments.

The training aligns to the IAPT Perinatal Competency Framework (O’Mahen & Healy, 2021) and includes both didactic and interactive group-based learning.

The training will be held remotely via Zoom on the following days:
•    01/05/2025
•    13/05/2025
•    03/06/2025
•    17/06/2025
•    26/06/2025

Please note if you have previously attended a ‘Level One Perinatal Awareness’ workshop with the University of Exeter you only need to attend for part of day 1 rather than the full day.

In an increasingly digital world, therapists are discovering innovative ways to create accessible and engaging services for children, young people and families. Digital tools—including digital sandtrays and videogames—offer new opportunities to connect with clients in meaningful ways, supporting therapeutic work in both face-to-face and online settings. This interactive course explores how these tools can be integrated into practice to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes. 

This training is designed for systemic practitioners and family therapists. It will also be useful for anyone that works therapeutically with children and families. We have two course dates coming up. The training days are the same so you only need to attend one date. This course will take place on Thursday 13th November.

In an increasingly digital world, therapists are discovering innovative ways to create accessible and engaging services for children, young people and families. Digital tools—including digital sandtrays and videogames—offer new opportunities to connect with clients in meaningful ways, supporting therapeutic work in both face-to-face and online settings. This interactive course explores how these tools can be integrated into practice to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes. 

This training is designed for systemic practitioners and family therapists. It will also be useful for anyone that works therapeutically with children and families. We have two course dates coming up. The training days are the same so you only need to attend one date. This course will take place on Thursday 19th June.