Training Partnerships

SECTOR CONNECT & BRIEF THERAPY SOLUTIONS

Innovative Training Packages for People Working with Children, Families & Young People

Sector Connect has been working in partnership with Dr. Steven Walker from Brief Therapy Solutions over a number of years to develop innovative training packages that respond to workers' and clients' needs.

The training packages focus on working with children, families and young people and provide a unique training experience drawn from current research and best practice principles. Children's social and emotional development and families experiencing challenging behaviours are some key issues addressed through these one and two day courses.

Dr. Steven Walker is the founder and Director of Brief Therapy Solutions and is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers and an Accredited Social Worker. He completed his undergraduate studies in Youth Work and graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Social Work. Steve completed his Master of Social Work and PhD. at Monash University, Melbourne.

The courses developed as part of this partnership have been designed to be delivered across Australia (please note related travel and accommodation costs may be applicable) and Sector Connect is willing to work with your organisation or your networks if you are interested in running any of these courses in your local region.

Please see below further information on the courses currently available. (Contact Jane McIvor, Director of Sector Connect on 02 4648 5933 or email director@sectorconnect.org.au for further information)

Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively

This two day workshop explores the nature of challenging behaviours where participants will have the opportunity to consider child development, parenting styles, child temperament and social influences that impact upon and maintain problem behaviours. - Read more

Looking through the Telescope

This two day highly interactive workshop will provide the opportunity for participants to interact with aspects of a child's life from birth to 18 years through the lens of child protection and child development. The workshop will also explore elements of early intervention, child development and family dynamics, their impact on family life and the development of long term serious challenging behaviours in children. - Read more

Brief Solution Focussed Therapy in the Real World

This two day workshop utilises discussion, presentation and role play to explore the development and theories behind Brief Solution Focussed Therapy as well as the model in practice. - Read more

Children, Attachment and Coping- Issues and Interventions

This one day introduction explores the nature of child and adolescent behaviour and the relationship to development, co-occurring mental health issues and attachment as a fundamental framework to coping well. Participants will examine the theoretical and practical issues surrounding children with behaviours issues that may be grounded in attachment based skill deficits. Participants will consider their own view of and strategies. - Read more

Pricing for Brief Therapy Solutions Training Packages
Dr Steve Walker
Accredited Social Worker, MAASW

Looking through the Telescope:
Minimum 30/50 Maximum (larger groups can be negotiated)

$5400 +gst  Covers 2 days training and additional staff support including resources
Equates to $150 per head based on participation level of 40

Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively,
Brief Solution Focused Therapy in the Real World,
Children, Attachment and Coping – Issues and Interventions:
Minimum 15 Participants

$4400 +gst Covers 2 days training and additional staff support including resources
Equates to $250 per head based on participation level of 20

Contact info@sectorconnect.org.au for more information and to secure your booking.

Terms and Conditions
• Prices do not include catering or venue hire which are the responsibility of the purchasing organisation.  If an organisation requires assistance organising a venue, catering and registrations the cost price for related expenditure + $250 administrative fee will be applicable.  Marketing will be the responsibility of the purchasing organisation
• 10% deposit is required to secure dates
• Cancellation 7 days or under forfeits deposit
• Cancellation between 8 and 30 days forfeits half the deposit
• Cancellation 31+ days does not incur a penalty