PACE Foundations (1/5) – OPEN COURSE

As you progress through this course and the subsequent four modules, we will equip you with practical resources and strategies to effectively demonstrate your therapeutic engagement using PACE. Additionally, we will provide recording methods to help you showcase your work to Ofsted and other partner agencies.

Starting with this Foundation course before delving into the other modules is essential. Please book all five modules to enable the full implementation of PACE.

Why is PACE important?

• Builds Secure Attachments: PACE helps foster strong, secure attachments between caregivers and children, especially those who may have experienced trauma or neglect.
• Reduces Shame and Trauma: By creating a safe and supportive environment, PACE can help children reduce feelings of shame and trauma.
• Enhances Communication: The PACE approach encourages open and honest communication between caregivers and children, leading to better understanding and problem-solving.

Key components of the training:

This training focuses on understanding the principles and practical application of the PACE model. We cover topics such as:

• The importance of Attachment: Understanding the role of secure attachments in child development.
• The impact of Trauma: Learning about the effects of trauma on children's behaviour and emotions.
• PACE principles: Deepening understanding of the four core elements of playfulness, Acceptance, curiosity, and Empathy.
• Practical application: Learning how to implement the PACE model in various caregiving settings.

Testimonials:

You can take a look at what people are saying about our training HERE.

Suitable for:

Our PACE suite is suitable for a wide range of individuals. We recommend a yearly refresher to ensure that practices stay fresh and to help prevent the worker from reverting to the style of parenting they experienced:

• Social Workers: Case managers, child welfare workers, and community organisers.
• Caregivers: Residential workers, care home staff, Foster carers, adoptive parents, and kinship caregivers.
• Mental Health Professionals: Therapists, counselors & social workers.
• Educators: Teachers, school counselors, and special education professionals.
• Birth Parents: Please note that our workforce development training program is not designed to provide individual therapy. Some content may be triggering, and it will not be appropriate to address specific individual examples or development needs in front of the group.

Those seeking to be certified in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) are invited to visit the founder's website.

Format: This is a live training session through "Zoom". It includes taught sections, small group work, work in pairs, and whole group discussions.

Hand-outs & Certificates: Downloadable resource library and certificates of attendance are provided.