Accredited Training

The Tree of Life: An Approach to Working with Vulnerable Children, Young People and Adults

Date/time
To be confirmed – expressions of interest welcome.
Price
Available on enquiry.
Location
Offered online or face-to-face

Course overview

Discover a powerful arts-based method to engage and support children, young people, adults, and groups through creativity and storytelling.

The Tree of Life is an innovative therapeutic process that uses art, play, drama, and narrative techniques to help clients explore their strengths, express emotions, and foster healing. Designed for practitioners working with vulnerable populations, this approach offers an engaging alternative to traditional talk therapies, allowing deeper connection and meaningful growth.

Who should attend

This workshop is ideal for professionals across community services, education, healthcare, and related sectors who work with children and families. Whether you are a counsellor, clinician, social worker, youth worker, or child and family support practitioner—regardless of experience level—this training will enhance your ability to connect and support vulnerable individuals effectively.

Course structure

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Develop creative and effective strategies to engage children, young people, and adults in therapy
  • Introduce diverse therapeutic alternatives that go beyond verbal communication
  • Facilitate emotional expression, mindfulness practices, and behaviour change using art-based methods

About the presenters

The workshop is facilitated by experienced practitioners skilled in arts-based therapies and trauma-informed approaches. Facilitators bring clinical expertise and real-world insights, guiding participants through the Tree of Life process and demonstrating how it supports healing and resilience within diverse populations.

Enrolment and course access

Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event. Payment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop date to secure your place; otherwise, registrations will be cancelled. For those paying by invoice, proof of payment must be provided at least 24 hours before the event.

Training Workshops Cancellation Statement (PDF)

Technical requirements

To participate in the online workshop, you’ll need access to:

  • A desktop or laptop computer
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Headphones (recommended)
  • Microphone and speakers
  • A built-in or external webcam

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Relationships Australia Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways of Australia. We support Aboriginal people’s right to self-determination and culturally safe services.

Centre for Learning and Innovation

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