CARES Model of Creative Life Story Work
The CARES Model of Creative Life Story Work – Advanced Practitioner Training
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Course Description
This advanced level, practice-based course is for practitioners who have completed the two-day foundation in Creative Life Story Work and wish to deepen their skills using the CARES Model — a trauma-informed, creative, and relationship-centred approach. The CARES framework – Culturally sensitive, Attuned, Responsive, Engaged, and Safe – builds on Creative Life Story Therapy (CLST) principles. It equips practitioners to use artmaking and therapeutic processes to embed emotional safety, coherence, and meaning within a child’s story. The model combines trauma-informed theory with practical creative methods that help children process experiences safely, strengthen regulation, and build identity and belonging. This experiential course supports practitioners to learn through doing. Over three days, participants explore creative tools, interventions, and reflective processes that enhance their ability to hold, pace, and facilitate safe, effective Life Story Work. Course Structure Days 1–2: Core CARES Training Introduction to the CARES Model and its application across CLSW. Exploring safety, attunement, and regulation in early phases of story work. Guided use of the Creative Therapeutic Life Story Workbook. Art-based contracting, regulation, and storytelling techniques. Applying the CARES lens to supervision and reflective practice. Adapting for developmental, sensory, and cultural needs. Day 3: Reflective Practice & Implementation Review (6–8 weeks later) Review of practice experiences and case reflections. Group supervision and peer feedback. Addressing challenges (readiness, ruptures, systemic barriers). Deepening understanding of ethical boundaries and endings. Learning Outcomes Participants will: Apply the CARES Model to deliver safe, creative Life Story Work. Use creative and sensory tools to support regulation and narrative integration. Assess readiness and manage ruptures through a trauma-informed lens. Facilitate story work that promotes identity and resilience. Collaborate ethically with carers, social workers, and teams. Format & Certification Delivery: Online (live interactive) Duration: 3 days (18 taught hours + 6 self-directed) Total CPD: 24 hours Cost: £420 individual | £510 organisations
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The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice (TCCTP) Refund and Cancellation Guidance Policy and Conditions Joining information for all of TCCTP's courses will normally be sent 1-week prior to the start date - please check your junk & spam folders if you have not seen this information - contacting the office on the day or evening before the start date will not always be responded to prior to the course starting. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to hello@tcctp.org. Cancellations made one month or before will be refunded in full minus £10 administration fee. Less than one month but more than 14 days before the course will be charged at 50%. Less than 14 days' notice will be fully chargeable. Please Note • We require full payment by the date stated on your invoice (unless you have agreed a payment plan). If payment is not received you will be removed from the course list and will have to re-book. • Programmes are subject to change. • It is the attendees responsibility to check their email including junk and spam folders for joining details. • There is a possibility that the course/event may be cancelled due to insufficient numbers, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure. In the case of insufficient numbers or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be offered. In the case of force majeure such as the Coronavirus pandemic, alternative dates will be offered. If these dates are not suitable, a partial refund will be offered taking into account cost of overheads • If TCCTP offer face-2-face training - Please do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received confirmation of your booking from TCCTP. We will not be liable for this cost in the event you are not booked onto the course/event. • Where fees for attendees are being paid by a third party (e.g. employer). TCCTP will endeavour to collect the course fee through invoicing. However, where the third party fails to make payment, the course attendee will remain liable for said fees if cancellation is not made on time within our terms (see cancellation our policy above). The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice, December 2024
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