IRISH ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC &
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
Child Protection and the Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Working with Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Date: Saturday 28th February
Venue: Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co Wexford
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Facilitated by the IAHIP South East Regional Group and Presented by One in Four
Course Outline
Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse is being introduced to Ireland. This course aims to:
 provide clear information to counsellors and psychotherapists working with adult survivors of child
sexual abuse regarding their legal obligations to report retrospective allegations
 explore strategies to manage the impact on the therapeutic relationship.
The course is participative and experiential and includes presentations, small group work and role plays.
Extensive hand-outs are provided.
10.00
Setting the Context: Developments in Irish Child Protection Policy
10.30
Legislative Framework
Discussing the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences
against Children and Vulnerable Adults) Act 2012, the Children First Bill 2014 and the legal
obligations created
11.45
Mandatory Reporting and the Therapeutic Relationship
Exploring how the impact of mandatory reporting on the therapeutic relationship with adults
who have been sexually abused as children can be facilitated positively using traumatic
transference and traumatic countertransference
1.00
Lunch (not included)
2.15
Managing the Disclosure Phase
Developing strategies to introduce mandatory reporting to clients at the first meeting
3.45
Reporting to the Statutory Authorities
What happens when a report is made to Tusla and / or to the Gardai ?
4.30
Questions, Discussion
5.00
Close
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISABLE – BOOKING FORM ON PAGE 2.
South East Regional Workshop Booking Form
Saturday 28th February 2015 - Working with Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Fees: €65.00
IAHIP Accredited Members and
Pre-Accredited Associates
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Fees: €80.00
Qualified Psychotherapists
registered with other Professional
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Fees: €50.00
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Maximum Number of Delegates: 24
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