Creative, relational activities with children and young people in asylum-seeking and refugee contexts

• An introduction to a range of adaptable life story work activities that can be used with children and young people seeking asylum and those with refugee backgrounds.
• New ideas to expand your creative repertoire.

““It was amazing and has encouraged me to think more creatively. I feel inspired.” 

“So glad you managed to get Karen as one of your guest trainers, thank you so much!”

Dr Karen Treisman MBE is a highly specialist clinical psychologist who has worked in the national health system and children’s services. Karen has also worked cross-culturally in both Africa and Asia with groups ranging from former child soldiers to survivors of the Rwandan Genocide. She is the author of 10 books, including the bestselling book, A Therapeutic Treasure Box.

Karen has extensive experience in the areas of trauma, parenting, adversity (ACEs) and attachment, and works clinically using a range of therapeutic approaches with families, systems, and children in or on the edge of care, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, and adopted children.

She specialises in supporting organisations and systems to implement adversity, culture and, trauma-informed, infused, and responsive practice.

Karen is the founder and director of Safe Hands and Thinking Minds and is a TEDx speaker on the power of relationships and viewing behaviour as communication.

• You will receive a zoom link to access the live classroom at least 48 hours before the live classroom takes place.
• Our Live Classrooms are delivered via Zoom. If you haven’t used Zoom before, or need a refresher, take a look at this guidance. If you are planning on attending via a work device, to ensure access is not blocked you may need to seek permission in advance.

• Already a member? This Live Classroom is included in Creative Life Story Work members’ 12 free events per year.
• Not yet a member? This Live Classroom costs £50 for non-members.
• Interested in becoming a member? Find out about becoming a member here.