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Welcome to the Centre for Therapeutic Storywriting

Girl writing Therapeutic Storywriting uses the metaphor in stories to support children whose emotional difficulties are getting in the way of their learning.

Evidence-based research shows that the approach helps children deal with difficult feelings while also developing their literacy skills. Used in more than 400 schools and recommended by the DfES (Impact case study 14). Find out more...

Courses

Setting up Therapeutic Storywriting Groups 3-day training for professionals supporting pupils 7-12 yrs with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.	Working with parents to support pupils at risk of exclusion Funded 3-day training for professionals supporting pupils with attachment. Supported by the TDA, as part of the Story Links Project
Brighton Thurs 1, 8 & 22 May 2008 More Info \| Booking form	Horsham Thurs 15 May, 5 & 19 June 2008 More Info \| Booking form
Training Manual	Story Links Project
Therapeutic Storywriting - A Practical Guide to Developing Emotional Literacy in Primary Schools by Trisha Waters. A book for SENCOs, SEN support teachers, members of Behaviour Support Services and educational psychologists, teachers, counsellors and therapists. Read more...	A University of Chichester project delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Therapeutic StoryWriting. Supported by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and the TDA. Read more...

March Update:

For news of forthcoming training, conferences and the Story Links Project.