“If you get the opportunity to do this course, I’d absolutely urge you to do it… It’s really changed the way I work and how I feel about my practice.”
Our (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People is the only course of it’s type in the country.
Run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by UWE Bristol – this is a unique opportunity to build your career and confidence, as you specialise in working with children who are vulnerable or have experienced early-life trauma.
You’ll explore everything that goes into developing a therapeutic relationship with a child or young person, and develop the varied, practical set of skills needed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, as you move forward as a reflective, highly sought-after practitioner.
Why study therapeutic work?
This two-year foundation degree covers all the theories underpinning trauma-informed practice. You’ll learn about everything from theories and children development, to the deeper internal workings of children’s (and adult’s) brain processes.
Most importantly, you’ll have ample opportunity to apply the theory to your own practice, as you hone your skills and confidence in your day-to-day work with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
With a growing need for specialist practitioners in this area, our graduates are highly sought after for wide-ranging roles across education, social care and health.
Why Study with Mulberry Bush / UWE?
This course is the only one of its kind in the UK delivered by a therapeutic care organisation but that’s also accredited by a leading university.
The Mulberry Bush is well known, and highly respected, in therapeutic working with children, young people and their families. We’ve been around for 75 years, and the course is informed by the day-to-day work of our school, as well as the latest research.
All our tutors have lived experience of working in this field, and the course is firmly rooted in practice. As a work-based learning degree, you’ll apply what you learn to your own work, and bring back your reflections and insights for the cohort (and you) to learn from.
As an experiential course, there’ll also be plenty of opportunity to explore your own responses, and develop greater insight, resilience and confidence.
You’ll go away with an FdA qualification accredited by UWE Bristol, one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic education.
The course is the equivalent of a Level 5 qualification, so you’ll be taking your skills one step further than the statutory Level 3 requirements, to help you stand out when you’re going for jobs.