Nurture Groups Facilitator Training for Primary Schools
Short Description
Included in the course is 10-weeks of structured group lesson plans with detailed therapeutic connection activities and ideas for you to use.
Learn how to facilitate Nurture groups to help support the emotional-social growth of students at your school. Nurture groups are based on Theraplay principles (a trauma informed, attachment- based, directive form of play therapy), creative arts therapy, Bruce Perry’s work on rhythmic brainstem regulation, mindfulness and behavioral techniques. The training program includes a full manual of therapeutic activities ready to use with your students, reflection tasks and workbook, worksheets, templates and forms, and 10-weeks of structured group lesson plans with detailed therapeutic connection activities.
Essential Resources
This course includes heaps of essential resources for you to use straight away such as recommended music, relaxation and connection activities, movement activities, and a materials and resource list!
Nurture Groups incorporate:
Sensory regulation activities
Mindfulness
Music and rhythm
Theraplay group games
Team building activities
Group and family play therapy activities
Confidence and self esteem building
Creative arts therapy – movement, regulation, art and drama expression activities
Social skills development and support
Emotional intelligence building
Emotional Regulation skill practice
What’s inside?
The course will cover:
The neurobiology of play involved in rewiring the brain, nervous system and relationships
Engaging whole brain learning through play
Resiliency, play and building emotionally intelligent brains
How to structure Nurture Group sessions – Rules and Rituals, running order, group characteristics
Ideas for goal setting for group success
List of supplies, resources and requirements
How to build a toolbox of targeted therapeutic activities – experiential learning through play, song, rhythm and fun!
Templates: Introduction letters, lesson plans and assessments
These workshops are available as self directed online training for your community or as in person live workshops (or via zoom).
Who is it for?
Facilitate Nurture groups to help support the emotional-social growth of students at your school.
A Training Certificate will be available upon completion.
What You'll Learn
1.
The Benefits of Nurture Groups
These benefits include engaging hard-to-reach students, enhancing trust, enhancing teamwork and acceptance of others, and many more!
2.
How to Plan Your Own Group
You’ll learn how to plan your groups and things to consider when planning. Included in the course is a 10-week structured lesson plan format with activities and ideas for you to use.
3.
Essential Resources
This course includes heaps of essential resources for you to use such as recommended music, relaxation and connection activities, movement activities, and a materials and resource list!