Holistic Assessment for Contextual Safeguarding

This course will firstly help you to understand what Contextual Safeguarding is and the importance of it in your practice; as well as introducing the concept and principles of Holistic Assessment and explaining why Holistic Assessment gives the best chance of a positive outcome from a single intervention. Secondly, it will also help you to understand what Supervision is and the importance of it for good practice and self-care.

Learn How to Successfully Implement Holistic Assessment in Your Practice

This course covers:

• An introduction to Contextual Safeguarding

• The importance of Contextual Safeguarding

• The principles of Holistic Assessment

• Reframing through Holistic Assessment

• The Holistic Assessment Framework

• Professional Judgment

• Genograms

• What is Supervision and why should we have it?

Holistic Assessment for Contextual Safeguarding gives the best chance of a positive outcome from a single intervention

Holistic Assessment for Contextual Safeguarding is a process for assessing the overall well-being and safety of an individual within the context of their family, community, and environment. It involves gathering information from multiple sources, including the individual, their family, and relevant professionals, and using that information to identify any potential risks or concerns. The assessment also includes an evaluation of the individual’s strengths and support systems, as well as the provision of appropriate interventions and support. The goal of holistic assessment is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s situation and to ensure that any interventions are tailored to their specific needs.

Course creator, Jess Lovibond, is a therapeutic practitioner with a PGC in Applied Systemic Theory (Family Therapy), and has over 20 years experience working with children and families in both social care and school settings. Through her work and experience, Jess has implemented an existing practice model in an entirely new way via Holistic Assessment, creating a unique holistic approach, which she is now sharing with you! This approach has proven to be a very successful method for people who are experiencing difficulties with complex relationships.

Knowledge and implementation of Holistic Assessment is beneficial to Professionals, such as teachers, social workers and health professionals, who work with vulnerable children and families.

You will find this course especially helpful if you work with children/young people who are struggling to regulate their behaviour and emotions at home or in the classroom, and may also have experienced some statutory interventions which have not been successful.

The skills you will learn can be used as a basis for future practice in the workplace to improve positive outcomes from a single intervention. Individuals and parents who wish to further their personal development and knowledge can also benefit from the contents of this course.

In relation to the topics covered in this course we also felt it important to include training regarding Supervision. Supervision refers to the process of providing guidance and support to Professionals as they carry out their duties. This can include providing feedback, discussing ethical dilemmas, and helping you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively undertake your duties. Supervision plays an important role in your professional development; it helps to prevent burnout and is important for good practice and self-care.

Holistic Assessment for Contextual Safeguarding is the first in our series of three training courses. Our courses are designed to complement each other and, although they are stand-alone courses, we recommend they are undertaken together for continuity and a better learning experience.

What you need for this course:

• No experience or prior knowledge is required, but curiosity is encouraged!

• A pen and paper to take notes and record your thoughts

• Think of a specific child/individual you are working with (or have previously worked with), or your own child – and have them in mind throughout – this will help relate the content to your practice

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

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