‘Family Breakdown and the Impact of Loss on Adolescents’ workshop

LOSS AND THE IMPACT OF FAMILY BREAKDOWN ON ADOLESCENTS

Date                                                                Time                           Presenter

Thursday, 21st April 2016                             9.15am – 4.15pm        Bernadette Ryan

Description

This workshop will look at the impact of parental separation on teenagers and identify behaviors and pressures that might indicate a need for intervention. It will also look at the complexity of parental and familial systems influencing step families and issues for children in this ‘new system’.

Teen Between is a specialised counselling service for young people who are experiencing difficulties as a result of their parents’ separation or family transitions. The service continues to develop its skills and methodology but the overall theoretical perspective is systemic, seeing the young person’s difficulties not only in the context of their family situation and marital breakdown, but also informed by the personal and social transitions of adolescence. Use of video and handouts will be included.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the workshop participants will be able to:

• have an understanding of the impact of parental separation on adolescents and how they adjust to the changes in family life;
• review and update their knowledge base necessary for working with adolescents, particularly an understanding of adolescence as a life stage and the difficulties which may be associated with it;

• have a grounding in the counselling skills that are necessary in dealing with young people in this situation.

Presenter Profile

Bernadette Ryan Msc is an experienced Psychotherapist and Relationships Counsellor.  She works with Relationships Ireland as a Relationships Counsellor, Teen Between Counsellor, Trainer and Facilitator of separation support groups and parenting while separated groups.  Bernadette holds a Masters degree in Psychotherapy from Dublin City University.

Venue

The Irish Hospice Foundation, Bereavement Education & Resource Centre, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06.

Fee

€100 (1-day workshop) includes light lunch/tea and coffee.

Bookings can be made by contacting Iris Murray at the details below.