Live Classroom – Writing records for the adult the child will become. Delivered by Lisa Cherry

Lisa Cherry is an author, researcher and leading international trainer and consultant, specialising in assisting schools, services and systems to create change that supports working with the legacy of trauma. Lisa has been working in Education and Children’s Services for over 30 years and combines academic knowledge and research with professional skills and personal experience.

Good record keeping provides an opportunity for healing for the adult that the child will become so that when they come to read their records, what has been written can support meaning making of the events that happened in childhood. In this session we will explore this approach by bringing together personal, academic and professional experiences and skills in a safe, reflective space.

This is for you if:

• You are responsible for record keeping for children
• You want the space to reflect and make sense of record keeping
• You are looking to develop a deeper theoretical understanding of the impact of reading files as an adult
• You are looking to develop a deeper embodied understanding of the impact of reading files as an adult
• You want to develop a trauma informed approach to record keeping
• You want to consider and embrace record keeping as having the potential for intergenerational and ancestral healing.

“This was a great opportunity to reflect on how language, phrasing and omissions in our records can impact the lives of people who use our services. Looking through a trauma lens at what and how we record has reinforced for me how vital it is to ensure we get it right from the beginning of our careers. Thanks for a thought-provoking morning, Lisa” Training participant.

Limited places available so register soon (deadline for bookings 4pm Friday 14th July 2023)

What to bring

Participants should bring along pens, paper and curiosity

Preparation 

Participants may want to read this page that explains more about what Therapeutic Life Story Work is.

We will be using Zoom as the platform to host the live classroom. We would encourage you to read this document for advice on how to access zoom particularly if you haven’t accessed zoom before. If you are planning on attending via a work device, to ensure access is not blocked you may need to seek access permission in advance.

You will receive a zoom link to access the live classroom at least 48hours before the live classroom takes place.