South Africa: Explore therapeutic techniques for latency-aged children and their systems. Learn about child development in our CPD courses.
Working with latency-aged children asks a lot of the therapist, who must hold the child's internal world, family dynamics and school environment in mind while guiding concerned parents. In this course, Jo Hamilton shares her insight into this developmental phase in a succinct, practical way. South African psychologists will explore the psychological nature and psychoanalytic thinking of the latency stage, therapeutic techniques and ways of relating to children of this age, and how to work with parents, educators and other professionals in the child's life. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points.
Working with latency-aged children can be demanding on the therapist, as there are numerous considerations to hold in mind. This includes gaining insight into the child’s internal world, exploring the influence of family dynamics and the school environment, whilst simultaneously holding and guiding concerned parents. In this talk, Jo Hamilton shares her extensive insight and understanding of this developmental phase in a succinct and practical manner.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this talk, you will be able to:
Identify and understand the psychological nature and psychoanalytic thinking of the latency stage
Explore various therapeutic techniques and forms of relating when working with latency-aged children
Gain a deeper understanding of child development at this phase
Consider the role and nature of work with the various systems and stakeholders in a child’s life: parents, educators, therapists
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