The Relate and Reflect Model
This video explains our relational practice training and supervision approach.
The Benefits of Relational Reflective Practice Training
CAT-informed relational practice training has been delivered in Australia, the UK and Ireland with teams and individuals working in a range of human services. It's helped participants integrate and enhance theory and skills that have led to shared benefits reflected in evaluation and research outcomes.
Who & Where
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Community Mental Health (Adult & Youth)
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Psychiatric In-patient Units (Adult & Adolescent)
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Child Protection
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Child and Family Welfare
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Forensic In-patient Units
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Youth Residential Care
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Chronic Pain Clinic
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Eating Disorders Clinics
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Sexual Assault Services
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Family Violence
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Education / Schools
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Vocational Support
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Peer Support Programs
What
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Integration of cognitive & relational theories of human development
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Accessible approach to sharing how relational experiences shape patterns in thinking, feeling and responding
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A mapping technique to explore and visualise relational states, thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes, problems, contexts, complexities and dilemmas
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Language and techniques to track and compassionately talk about relational experiences that repeat or cause difficulties - including in the working relationship
Why
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Containing structures and tools to anchor relational reflection in a workplace environment
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Increased empathy, insight, compassion and reflective capacity
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Enhanced communication and language for complex or challenging relational experiences
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Increased capacity to offer reparative relational experiences, reducing repeating harmful patterns
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Increased capacity to build a relationship, balancing connection and boundaried experiences
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Training Packages
Developing Relational Skills For Therapeutic Practices
Our Supervision and Consultation Services
Group supervision, consultation and support options for developing, strengthening and applying relational approaches in the practice context. Click to learn more about individual and group options.
New Book Release!
Working Relationally with Young People
Bringing together a diverse range of contributors to explore the theory, practice and potential of working relationally – as partner rather than expert – with troubled young people to effect meaningful change in mental health contexts and beyond