Dan Hughes Scotland

Children and youths who have experienced abuse and neglect are at a high risk for significant difficulties in their neurological and behavioural development.

Children with psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse and neglect provide a serious challenge to parents and therapists. For the past 20 years Dr. Hughes has specialised in the treatment of children who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development, and at the same time demonstrate considerable difficulty establishing and maintaining secure attachment relationships.

Dan's style is to take a story telling stance which is characterised by Playfullness, Love, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PLACE). Dan discusses the principles and strategies of the treatment and care required for our children and to help us, the parents and carers, to understand the full effects of both attachment and trauma. Dan's model of intervention will be demonstrated with videos of treatment session.

Dan will share how his treatment is family based and focused on facilitating the child's ability to establish a secure attachment with their caregivers. Developmental attachment theory and research is the primary model for resolving trauma and developing relationships. Dan blends various approaches in his treatment methods, he actively communicates empathy and acceptance of the individual child while providing the child with the comfort and containment needed to explore and resolve past trauma and shame-related experiences. At the same time he is actively facilitating the child's ability to form positive, reciprocal relationships with their parents. Within the safety of these relationships, the child is able to finally face and resolve their past traumas. Also, as the child gradually develops a secure attachment with their caregivers, they develop a positive and integrated sense of self.

The one day workshop is designed to:

1. Understand the effects of developmental trauma and attachment disorganisation.

2. Understand the developmental effects of a secure attachment

3. Understand the basic principles of Dyadic Developmental Practice

4. Understand the basic principles of caregiving for developing attachment security

5. Understand the characteristics of day-to-day care

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Motorway exit from North/South

Visitors coming from the north or south by motorway can follow the M74 or M73 and the M74 (East) take the A74 exit toward Tollcross/Rutherglen. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Fullarton Rd/London Rd/A74, and proceed for another mile or so along London Road to the ground on your right.

Motorway exit from East/West

Visitors from the East or West can exit at M8 junctions 12, 13, and 14.

Buses from Glasgow City Centre

From Glasgow City Centre, the Nos. 61, 62, 64, 255 and 240 buses go to Tollcross Road and you would get off at the Parkhead Forge Shopping Centre and walk down to Celtic Park. The No 43 bus goes along London Road past the ground.

Trains from Queen Street Station

Trains from Queen Street to Bellgrove take you to within 20 minutes walk of the ground.

Trains from Glasgow City Centre

Trains from Glasgow Central or Argyle Street to Dalmarnock and Bridgeton take you to within 5 minutes walk of the ground.

Parking facilities

Parking is available at the front of the stadium when entering from Janefield Street and following the stadium around in an anti-clockwise direction.

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

No children please as there are no creche facilities

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Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes

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What is the refund policy?

In full upto 31st December - thereafter no refund is available.