About the Course
In this workshop, participants will learn to appreciate and manage resistance in working with clients in a family service center context. Examples will be provided specific to working with parents and adolescents during first session, and engaging adolescents who do not want to talk to you but are mandated to attend sessions with you.
Demonstration interviews and/or video recordings will be used to highlight principles for dealing with resistance. Participants will be introduced to the idea of goal creating language and techniques and how to manage “I Don’t Know” responses.
COURSE CONTENT
Where it comes from: Understanding resistance
When it is needed: Misunderstood
How it is maintained: Common errors therapists make that create and foster resistance
What could we do about it: Language
Course Objectives
Participants will be introduced to the ideas of where resistance is coming from, how it is maintained and what could we do about it.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is suitable for Social Workers, Counselors and Youth Workers working in a family service center setting and/or managing YouthGo!, GP, ESU or youth-mandated cases. Anyone who works with youths in other settings will also benefit from this training.
Award
Participants who meet 75% class attendance will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment by the Academy of Human Development.
Your Trainer
Mr Chan Earng Han
Chan Earng Han holds a Master of Social Science (Counselling) from Edith Cowan University (Australia) and a Master in Counselling from Sioux Falls Seminary (United States of America).
He is a well sought-after Trainer cum Counsellor. His passion in working with youth led him to attain his Graduate Diploma in Youth Work from Edith Cowan University (Australia).
He currently specialises in counselling young people and families who have committed petty crimes, struggled with sexuality and mental health issues including having suicidal thoughts & intent.
Earng Han is also trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and he utilises Systemic lens in conceptualising problems faced by individuals and families.
Testimonials
Vanessa Tan, Youth Guidance Officer
The training was relevant and applicable to my daily work demands. It has helped me gained a new perspective on counselling and provided me with useful tips on how to better understand resistance in clients.
Terence Siew, Youth Guidance Officer
Jovial and engaging. Thoroughly enjoyed learning from his vast and deep experience.
Natasha Tiara, Youth Guidance Officer
En Han was obviously well-versed in the subject matter and his passion for the work he does was infectious.
