Course Description
This is an introductory course that reviews the theoretical framework, scientific evidence, and scope of application of the model promoting functional emotional developmental capacities, reflective thinking, and overall mental health for all children and adults, including those with developmental disabilities.
Hosted by: Live & Love it Ltd
Presented by: Denise Wilson - Connecting Through Play
This course is approved by the This course is approved by the Interdisciplinary Council for Development and Learning (ICDL)
Event Information
Who can attend: No prerequisite; can be attended by all professionals, students and parents.
Location: IN PERSON The Charis Centre, West Green Dr, Crawley RH11 7EL
Travel: Onsite free parking. Bus or 15 min walk from nearest station https://www.thechariscentre.org/find-us
Dates: 26th and 27th June 2025
Times: 09:00 arrive for 09:30 start. 16:30 finish.
Tea & Coffee: Included, provided throughout the day
Lunch: Not included. Bring your own or The Revive cafe is onsite and food can be pre-ordered in the morning to be ready for the lunch break. https://www.lovecrawley.co.uk/revive-cafe.
Networking
We will host an optional networking space on the 26th June following day 1 of the course; this will take place in the on-site cafe.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least three common features of autism and other challenges of relating and communicating.
- Identify at least four key features of relationship-based approaches.
- Describe all 6 Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) in the DIR® model and potential challenges that children face at each capacity.
- Describe at least three characteristics of how individual differences (the "I" in DIR®), including health, sensory processing, and regulatory challenges, can impact a child's development.
- Identify at least three key principles and basic strategies of Floortime.
- Describe at least three characteristics of relationship and family in the DIR® model.
- Describe the essential role of affect as it is related to the D, the I, and the R.
Next steps: On completion, participants are registered with ICDL and can apply to undertake the DIRFloortime® practitioner level courses.This 2 day introductory 101 course is the pre-requisite for attending the 201 course which is then the first module of DIR/Floortime training for practitioners.
