Facilitator Training

About the training

You already bring the counselling skills. This short, practical training shows you how to get the most out of the Navigating School Can’t workbooks with the young people you support.

It’s two live hours, online or in person, for counsellors, social workers and youth services. Alongside the workbooks, Sarah shares some background on School Can’t and a little of what she has learned from her own work with young people and families.

Training includes

• An overview of School Can’t and what often sits underneath it.
• A walk-through of each session in the workbook, and how they build on each other.
• Practical tips for helping young people explore the “why” when they can’t find the words.
• Adapting activities to suit each young person and your setting.
• Bringing families into the process.
• Your questions, and time to plan how you’ll use it with your clients.

Why a short training comes first

Safety, trust and relationships always come first. The workbooks are designed to be guided by a trained practitioner and can open up meaningful conversations, some of which may touch on sensitive or challenging experiences. The short training helps practitioners feel confident and supported in guiding these conversations safely.

We cover how to pace sessions, recognise when a young person may be feeling overwhelmed, respond without adding pressure, and involve families where appropriate.

The workbooks are primarily designed for guided one-to-one support but can also work well in small groups. The training explores both approaches, recognising that every young person is different and needs the flexibility to work through things at their own pace.

You bring the connection, and the workbooks bring the map.

Price

$240 AUD per person for two live hours, including the facilitator guide and one of each workbook. Group rates available on request.