Drawing and talking therapy foundation course

The course is accessible to members of staff within Lancashire schools and settings (1 delegate per school/setting) who will commit to using this therapy within their practice. This is funded by the Lancashire Virtual School.

Drawing and talking is a safe, easy to learn method of working with children, teenagers and young adults, to help with underlying emotional difficulties that may be affecting their learning and behaviour. The core of the method is encouraging the pupil to draw with a person with whom they feel comfortable, regularly, at the same time each week, and this person asking some non-intrusive questions about the pupil’s drawings. Over time, a symbolic resolution is found to old conflicts, old trauma is healed, and the pupil is more able to control their behaviour and better able to access the curriculum.

The foundation course consists of a full day’s training. It is suitable for anyone who is working with vulnerable children and young people. No previous knowledge, training or experience is necessary.

Participants will learn how to put this simple technique into practice. They will learn how to get started, how to run a session and how to deal with common problems which can arise.

Delivery method

In person at County Hall.

Dates and times

Tuesday 6 October 2026 (9am to 3.30pm)

Tuesday 9 February 2027 (9am to 3.30pm)

How to book

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