This one day workshop will equip you to approach safeguarding concerns with greater cultural awareness, curiosity, and confidence.
Just Psychology, offer evidence-based training grounded in clinical practice, culturally competent frameworks and cultural consultation, all informed by over a decade of work with children and families from minoritised backgrounds. The training is also informed by Just Psychology’s experience providing expert psychological assessments and culturally-informed interventions within family court proceedings particularly in complex cases where cultural, migration, or identity issues are central to the case. This gives Just Psychology a deep understanding of the practical challenges faced by professionals working with families in diverse communities.
This powerful, reflective one day training session invites professionals to critically explore the cultural assumptions underpinning mainstream ideas about parenting, attachment and child development. Through a mix of discussion, case studies, and applied learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how caregiving and safeguarding practices can differ across cultural contexts, and what this means for assessment and intervention. This is ideal for professionals working with diverse families, this session will equip you to approach safeguarding concerns with greater cultural awareness, curiosity, and confidence.
What you’ll gain
- A critical understanding of how parenting and attachment are shaped by culture
- Insight into assessing attachment and caregiving across cultures
- Good practice guidance on culturally sensitive risk and safeguarding assessments
- A space to reflect on your own values and biases in professional decision-making
Who is it for?
- Social workers and safeguarding leads
- Psychologists, therapists, and early help practitioners
- Family support workers and those in child protection roles
What’s included?
- Free lunch and refreshments
- Free on-site parking
For enquiries contact Dr Hasan Waheed at training@justpsychology.co.uk