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From Chaos to Creativity. the evolution of a new way of thinking. Overview. 1. What you can achieve when everyone works together. From Chaos to Creativity. 2. The journey that never ends………. Some History. 101 year history in residential care. Innovative practice.
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From Chaos to Creativity the evolution of a new way of thinking
Overview 1. What you can achieve when everyone works together From Chaos to Creativity 2. The journey that never ends……….
Some History • 101 year history in residential care • Innovative practice From Chaos to Creativity Responsive to each new reform
2010 - The Perfect Storm • Uncertain reform agenda – again • Significant staffing issues • New management structure • Money in the training budget From Chaos to Creativity And then………..
…And Now For Something Completely Different • First priority – keep everyone safe • Talk, talk and more talk – with a purpose • Need for a new way of looking at things From Chaos to Creativity Need for consistency across all the houses
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trauma Informed Counselling Strengths Based Approach Brain Development SAFETY From Chaos to Creativity
Change Principles • Discrepancy message • Articulate a vision • Champions for change • Credible trainers From Chaos to Creativity Upper management support
This was the plan all along….. From Chaos to Creativity Co-ordinators on board Trainers clear on our purpose Investment of money Solid commitment from staff The journey begins……
Creating a Therapeutic Environment From Chaos to Creativity
Imbed the change From Chaos to Creativity • 2 years of training, so far.. • Bruce Perry online • Co-ordinator training • New systems • Team meeting structure • New rosters • Supervision • Psychologist support
How are we different? From Chaos to Creativity Co-ordinators can articulate the change Team meetings reflect the change in thinking We ask, what can we do to help, not why did they do that? We have routine, ownership, young people participation, pictures-identity, boundaries……