Training & Development

Professional Training is at the heart of TLSWi and presentations of the work takes place across the world. TLSWi accredited practitioners are required to attend either the Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work or the Advanced Practice Course and to ensure further development as they gain experience. Currently these courses are available in the UK, USA and Australia.

Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work

Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work

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The 12 – day courses are delivered in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Online, and in Australia (in partnership with Berry Street)

Applications Now Open for 2025/26!

For more information about the Diploma course please visit THEiA, the ‘Academy of Learning’ from TLSWi
Courses – THEiA Academy

To request a handbook and application form please contact
[email protected]

 

Professional Certificate (Formerly Advanced Certificate) in TLSW

Professional Certificate (Formerly Advanced Certificate) in TLSW

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The 6 – day courses are delivered Online

Professional Certificate training dates – online only:

July 2025 – FULL – Waiting List

8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17 July 2025

For more information about the Certificate course please visit THEiA, the ‘Academy of Learning’ from TLSWi
Courses – THEiA Academy

Professional Development Courses

Professional Development Courses

THEiA, the ‘Academy of Learning’ from  TLSWi offers a suite of training courses to those who are requiring high level, excellent rated professional development.  Full details of available courses can be found by visiting

Home – THEiA Academy

 

Advanced Certificate TLSW - July 2025
6 day course
July 2025 – July 2025
Online (UK) - FULL - Waiting List
Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work - Aust
12 day course
July 2025 – May 2026
Australia (Online & Melbourne) Details Coming Soon
Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work
12 day course
September 2025 – June 2026
Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Online (UK) Applications Now Open!

1 and 2 day courses are available to local authorities and organisations by request, please visit www.theia.ac

Professional Development Courses

Making Sense of Fragmented Lives Through Life Story Work Course
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Attachment Trauma & Recovery Course
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Communicating and Direct Work with Traumatised Children Course
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Complex Case Management Practice Workshop
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Fostering Excellence Course
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Parental and Child Assessment Course
PDF

Learning Resources

All About Me
PPT
All About Me (older children)
PPT
History Flow Chart
DOC
Making Sense of Fragmented Lives Presentation
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Complex Case Analysis Presentation
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Communication & Direct Work with Children Presentation
PDF

Videos