YFLN Experiential Learning Event: DNA-V training (1625 Independent People)

As part of the YFLN training offer, we are running Experiential Learning Days, where you can learn about and get trained in a topic AND have a bit of a deep dive into how one of the YFLN organisation works. These are always in person events, and PHF will cover travel and accommodation as needed.

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Reboot West is a project which is part of 1625 Independent People, which support 16-25y/o care experienced young people to obtain and sustain education, employment and training (EET). We do this through offering long term 1:1 therapeutic support using techniques from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), a developmental model designed to increase psychological flexibility in young people.

DNA-V (Discoverer, Noticer, Advisor & Values) is the youth model of ACT.

Reboot West has adapted DNA-V techniques and created an experiential training programme, and resources under the ‘Better conversations with DNA-V’ brand, to use in community settings, and designed for support workers, key workers, social care workers, coaches, psychologists and therapists - anyone who wants to work more effectively with young people aged 16-25, in community settings, and guide them towards thriving and vitality in their life.

The full training course provides you with an understanding of the DNA-V model, the different approaches within the model and how to use it in practice. The training is delivered experientially so you as a learner will be asked to engage with your own thoughts, feelings, behaviours and values as a way of fully understanding the benefits of the practice.

You will leave with a good understanding of how to be more psychologically flexible in your own life as well as how to enable the young people you are working with to develop psychological flexibility.

Participants will:

• Learn foundational principles of the DNA-V model

• Learn how and why to use Values to guide effective youth working

• Develop an understanding of the Discoverer, Noticer and Advisor skills

• Explore common emotional and behavioural situations in youth working through the DNAV toolkit

• Consider where DNA-V maybe useful in your service

• Apply the learning to real examples of case work

• Ongoing learning opportunities to further embed the model in practice

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1625 Independent People, 59 Old Market Street, Bristol, United Kingdom