Practioners at A Crossroads
The field of Social Services is often described as perpetually at a crossroads, setting the position of practitioners significantly different from many other professions in terms of resources and consistency in learning and development. This disparity is attributed to various reasons, including a lack of resources. Training for SSP in SA must, therefore, reflect the realities of our country. It should incorporate content that is indigenous, empowering practitioners to adopt a developmental work perspective. Our training programs focus on developing skills and competencies - navigating ethical practices within work roles that are subject to competing moral, legal, organizational, and policy demands
Understanding Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
11 CPD Points
2 Days. 8.30-15.30
Providing individuals with an understanding of children who are exposed to domestic violence by looking at the dynamics of domestic violence and the impact that the exposure of violence in the home and by those who profess to love them, can have on children.
Think Trauma: Mental Health and Justice
7.5 CPD Points
2 Days. 8.30-15.30
Enable participants to feel more confident when dealing with High Risk Youthdisplaying signs of mental ill health.
Enhance participants ability to observe, recognise and refer people they feel require support for their mental health.
Gender Based Violence: The Fundamentals
5.5 CPD Points
2 Days. 8.30-15.30
Sensitise participants to the phenomena of Gender Based Violence for individuals to understand the complex nature of this social ill. This will assist them in being knowledgeable and gain a deeper understanding of the important concepts of and skills needed to render effective services
Assessment
5 CPD Points
1 Day. 8.30-15.30
Practitioners work in a complex field that seeks to aid in addressing the problems our clients face. Clinical assessments provides clear evidence for decisions on what types of services are needed to provide good outcomes for the child and in general social work practice.
Child Sexual Behaviour That Harms
11 CPD Points
2 Days. 8.30-15.30
Develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of what is sexual behaviours that harm or sexual behaviour problems displayed by children Assist participants to identify and use appropriate skills and attitudes to respond to children who display sexually inappropriate behaviour, in a constructive and healthy manner