Supporting pupils’ SEMH with Therapeutic Storywriting
Dr Trisha Waters explains how Therapeutic Storywriting Groups can support the social, emotional and mental health of pupils by working with the symbolic imagery in pupils’ own story writing.
Case studies are used to illustrate the underlying theory and show how the approach helps pupils process difficult emotions. A summary of the evidence-base on the impact of the intervention on both emotional and academic literacy is also provided.
3 takeaways from Trisha’s training session
– Understand the principles of Therapeutic Storywriting-
– Appreciate the structure of a Therapeutic Storywriting Group –
– Explore the evidence-base for the intervention –
This session is aimed at SENCOs, SEN teachers, learning mentors, school counsellors and other professionals supporting SEMH in the 7-13 age range.
Watch this preview of Trisha’s presentation…
This session was originally presented live at one of our online Virtual SEND Conferences.
About the Creator
Dr Trisha Waters / Centre for Therapeutic Storywriting
Dr Trisha Waters is an Educational Therapist and founding director of the Centre for Therapeutic Storywriting which delivers the Therapeutic Storywriting Groups and Story Links interventions. These two evidence-based interventions are used in over 25 local authorities in England and Wales.
As a trained therapist, Trisha’s interest and commitment have been to develop educational models that bring appropriate psychological mindedness to the work of educational professionals supporting vulnerable pupils in schools.
Trisha began her career teaching in mainstream and special schools for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. She then worked at the University of Chichester where she led the MA in SEN & Inclusion. She is author of ‘Therapeutic Storywriting’ and has written widely on inclusion and therapeutic education.
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