ECB Education
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Start date October 01, 2024
Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Price 89.00 USD
Register before October 01, 2024
It is crucial to recognize that children have unique needs. After all, they are not miniature adults. This requires a specific approach to minimize the impact of such events on their lives.
In practice, we often see a focus on long-term psychological support, which typically involves common issues such as intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and regression. However, the acute phase of care during the immediately aftermath of the event is equally important. Immediate support provides a foundation for the natural processing of the event and can prevent later complications. Parents and other adults can be equally affected by the event, highlighting the necessity for timely and appropriate support. Acting quickly can help manage the initial shock and pave the way for potential future support.
This masterclass is designed for caregivers, first responders and educators, to prepare them to provide immediate and effective support when children are most vulnerable.
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Everyone who works with children that are (or can potentially be) exposed to traumatic events.
After this online masterclass, participants will be able to:
Erik de Soir is a Doctor in Psychology (University of Utrecht) and a Doctor in Social and Military Sciences (Royal Military School). He specializes in crisis psychology and psychotraumatology and conducts research on the effects of acute and chronic traumatization. In 1998, he founded Crisis & Conflict Counseling, and in 2010, De Weg Wijzer – Center for Trauma and Bereavement Counseling (in Leopoldsburg - Belgium). He is affiliated as an operational firefighter psychologist with the Fire and Emergency Medical Assistance Zone North Limburg and has been providing psychological crisis support and counseling for many years to victims of traffic accidents, fires, collective emergencies, and war situations. He also teaches crisis psychology, crisis communication, and crisis management at universities domestically and internationally.
This masterclass focuses on strengthening resilience in children through effective care techniques and principles in the acute phase after a traumatic event.
It will cover how to apply initial psychological aid to promote the normal processing of a shocking event. It is important for the child to experience safety and security, share and understand their experience in an age-appropriate manner, and learn to recognize and understand normal reactions to abnormal events. The child's natural social support system can be activated by engaging trusted figures from the child's environment. Informing and involving the school and other relevant institutions is also crucial.
Dr. Guido van de Luitgaarden began his career as a social worker. He worked in social welfare and special education. After obtaining his Master's degree, he worked at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences as a senior lecturer and researcher. He was involved in educational development, policy and management teaching, and conducted research. In 2011, Guido obtained his doctorate from the University of Salford (UK) with a thesis on professional judgement and decision-making in child protection work. He also led a Master's program accredited by London Metropolitan University, where he taught the "Education and Supervision of Social Professionals" module. He gave lectures and guest lectures at universities in Izmit, Madrid, Riga, and Oxford.
He has previously conducted research for large welfare organizations and for a management development program within the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice.
Guido is one of the managing directors of ECB-Education
USA / Canada
ECB Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ECB Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For those who would like to earn CE-credits, a post-test constitutes part of the course. Upon successful completion and answering at least 70% of the post-test questions correctly, we will award 2 credits.
United Kingdom
This online masterclass is approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Upon completion of this webinar, 2 CPD-credits will be awarded.
The attendance fee is 89.00 USD and includes:
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