The More About Me Approach is one of the main options. Practitioners are urged to think about other funding avenues as well, and where possible to suggest that work is commissioned in partnership with commissioners sharing costs.
TLSWuk are also working on quick “Guides to…” for TLSW and More About Me, which can be used by practitioners with children, families and commissioners of work.
SAVE THE DATE!
Therapeutic Life Story Work Symposium 2025
Date: Thursday 6th November 2025
Venue: Nottingham
Watch this space for more details coming soon!
This event will be all about TLSW. It will be of interest to anyone interested in TLSW as well as experienced Practitioners.
Applications are now being taken for the Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work starting in September 2025 via THEiA – the ‘Academy of Learning’ from TLSWi.
If you want to be part of the TLSWi community, please email [email protected] for more information on the Rose Model and how to become a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Life Story Work, or visit the THEiA website… Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work – THEiA Academy
Closing date for applications – Friday 25th July 2025
Testimonials from previous Diploma students
“This has by far been the most valuable training I have completed since qualifying as a social worker 16 years ago. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge, it’s been amazing and I am looking forward to continuing this journey”
“I have never attended a training that is so rich and interesting, and so useable!”
“Thank you Richard and all the trainers, such an amazing course and I really am looking forward to continuing my TLSW journey with children and adults. A wonderful course and opportunity!”
“Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and personal experiences. This course has been one of the best I have ever been on. I will use this knowledge and resources for ever more”
Deakin University, Melbourne Research in the Rose Model of TLSW 2022
“The research has shown us that TLSW strengthens the
attachment of a child to a primary care giver, which then
supports improvement in peer relationships, education
outcomes, reduction in trauma symptoms experienced,
reduction of high risk behaviours, improves mental health
and wellbeing and overall, a greater sense of identity”
Dr James Lucas 2022
THEiA (Trauma, Health, Education International Academy) has now delivered four successful Care Excellence Programmes to over 500 carers in November & December 2024 and January & February 2025. We are now accepting applications for the course from May onwards, more details below.
If you are a professional wishing to know more about the course and what if offers your carers, then why not join Richard Rose for an informative session on 29th April 2025 – see flyer for details…
THEiA Care Excellence Programme – Professional Session – 29th April 2025
To find out more about THEiA and the Care Excellence Programme, please see flyers below for more details…
THEiA – Introduction Flyer v4 FINAL
THEiA – Care Excellence Programme Flyer
Book online now!
We are pleased to announce the following dates are now bookable via our new website, THEiA Academy – THEiA
Delegates will be required to provide a supporting professional reference and will need to have the reference proforma completed and signed by their referee prior to applying. Please note that the signature provided must be an original, not typed name. Please see a link to the reference proforma below…
THEiA Care Excellence Programme – Reference proforma v3 FINAL
This course is currently only available to UK carers and will be offered Worldwide from 2025.
THEiA – ‘Shining a light on best practice’
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TLSW Storytelling Workshop with Ruth Kirkpatrick
An opportunity to explore ways to use oral, traditional storytelling in your TLSW practice. Learn how storytelling can benefit your work, enhancing a trusting relationship, building emotional literacy and whilst developing skills in problem solving and empathy. Watch this space for future dates for this workshop.
Developing Your Therapeutic Life Story Work Tool Kit to Meet the Needs of the Child
These short online practical workshops have been designed to support the development of additional TLSW Tools, with the individual needs of the child and differentiation in mind.There are three individual workshops to attend, or receive a discount if attending all three! See flyer below for more information, dates, cost and how to book your place… New dates starting in February 2025 see flyer for more details..
Developing Tools Workshop Information – 2025
Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work Supervision
This new course delivered by Karla Burley is aimed at those who have completed the Professional Diploma in TLSW and would like to become a TLSW Supervisor. Places are limited on this course, therefore early booking is advised. Watch this space for the next course coming soon!
Local Authority (& Fostering Agencies) TLSW Supervision Course
This new course has been created for those supporting team/staff members who have attended or are attending Professor Richard Rose TLSW Advanced Certificate 6-Day Course.
This course has been specifically designed and developed, endorsed by Professor Richard Rose, to inform you and offer you the insight, understanding of TLSW and to learn the TLSW skills and techniques so that you can support your team through their learning process of TLSW effectively and safely. This will enhance their practice from their learning on the 6-day TLSW Advanced Certificate course.See flyer below for full details, dates and how to reserve your place! New course starting in March 2025 – see flyer for more details…
2025 LA 4-Day TLSW Supervisor Course Flyer (4)
Making eBooks in Therapeutic Life Story Work
Join Suzanne McGladdery for this short workshop on how Canva and Book Creator can be used for making story books in TLSW, including audio eBooks which can be of benefit for children with complex needs.
Watch this space for the next course coming soon!
Creating Therapeutic Stories – 3 day course
Places are limited on this 3-day course presented by Suzanne McGladdery. The course aims to provide a framework for ‘Creating Therapeutic Stories’.
CTS Flyer Autumn 2025
Writing Up Your Therapeutic Life Story Work Books
Join Suzanne McGladdery on this online workshop on how to write up TLSW books.
2025 Flyer Writing up your TLSW Book Workshop
Becoming an Independent Life Story Worker
Suzanne McGladdery is providing a short course around becoming an Independent TLSW Worker, offering advice in setting up independent practice.
Becoming Independent Flyer 2025