Shame Sensitive Practice 

Why shame?

Shame is a universally experienced emotion, but its impact is not widely enough talked about. Research shows that shame is linked to experiencing oppression and disadvantage, and is often the reason for disguised compliance in social work plans. As you will see, shame is a key social work issue!

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How will this training benefit me or my team?

This one-day course in Shame Sensitive Practice is essential for practitioners or managers who want to be more effective in the way they communicate.

On this course, you will develop shame competency skills, and understand why working in a shame sensitive manner will help social work plans be more successful. Attending this course will provide you with practical skills to help you and your colleagues to use a shame sensitive approach, which can lead to positive changes for families as well as for social workers. Together, we can break the negative cycles of shame.

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How is the training delivered?

This Shame Sensitive Practice course can be delivered in person or online. As the training content is aligned with a Signs Of Safety approach, for many teams it will compliment existing practice. For further information about availability and costs, please contact here.