Course Details

The Family Model is a systemic, evidence-based approach for supporting families experiencing adversity, mental health challenges, and addiction. Developed by Dr Adrian Falkov, it provides staff with practical tools to facilitate collaborative, family-focused care and support plans.  

The training explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and attachment, and highlights the importance of protective factors, resilience, and resources within families. Staff will learn to identify both risk and protective factors, understand the dynamic nature of family relationships, and use the model to promote early intervention, recovery, and improved outcomes for children, parents, and families.  

 The course is suitable for staff of all experience levels and is designed to embed a shared way of working across all family services. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, delegates will able to:

• Understand the principles and structure of The Family Model and its application in family services. 
• Identify risk factors, stressors, and vulnerability factors that impact family wellbeing and outcomes. 
• Recognise strengths, protective factors, and resources that promote resilience in children, parents, and families. 
• Facilitate family-focused conversations and collaborative care/support planning. 
• Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches to support families experiencing adversity, mental health challenges, or addiction. 
• Promote early intervention and recovery through systemic understanding of family dynamics. 
• Contribute to safeguarding and improved outcomes for children, young people, parents, and families. 
• Embed The Family Model as a shared, evidence-based practice across services. 

Cost

Note: Costs for Learning and Development course programme are covered by departmental employee/officer levy payments. However, should an employee/officer book a place on a course but then subsequently fail to attend or complete the course, repayment of cost of the course will be charged to the department/appointment concerned (recoverable from the individual) (Policy CS04 Sect 6.5). Please note a separate process for funding approval exists for accredited programmes.