This presentation is facilitated by a Young Person (Willow) and her therapist (Alicia). This presentation was born from the idea that through the therapeutic journey for Willow (and others like Willow) there are chapters that are worked on and re-written and tweaked and sparkled in order for therapeutic growth and development to happen.

Through the end of Willow’s therapy journey she starting writing a book about what she had experienced and her key influences (ie. Family and Therapist) featured in this book. This created an idea for a presentation where both the therapist and young person can share their distinct “chapters” of the therapeutic journey from each of their perspectives to show what things worked, what made a difference, what was challenging and too hard to handle and what key insights could help professionals and other young people on their therapeutic journey. This presentation will cover:
- Approaching the start line of therapy from each person’s perspective
- How did we work each other out? Skills/strengths identification and rapport building
- What theoretical approaches and tools were used and how were they practically applied
- Who else did we involve and how did that work (stakeholder engagement)
- The big C: how did we maintain confidentiality whilst still doing collaborative work
- How did it end: key elements to a scaffolded and supportive closure process
- Key tips and tricks for a therapy journey