IVANA LESSNER LISTIAKOVA, PhD.
Seminars and Workshops
for Parents and Professionals
I am a teacher, so I like sharing knowledge and experience. I feel the need to spread new ideas, and I like creating space for professionals to meet and discuss their success and challenges. Topics of the seminars include expressive therapies, sensory integration and other approaches of support for clients with difficulties. They are useful for teachers, special pedagogues, therapeutic pedagogues, psychologists, social workers and other helping professionals.
Seminars and workshops are open also for parents and others interested. I believe that transparent mutual communication between professionals and families is the most important in client-orientated practice and respectful community.
Professionals can learn from questions and observations of parents and parents can learn from tips of professionals.
If you are interested in offering your topic for a seminar or a workshop, please contact me to arrange conceptual and organizational details.
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration is a function of the brain that helps us organize sensory stimuli into a meaningful whole. Thanks to sensory integration we are able to function effectively in the environment.
Learn more about sensory preferences and needs. Understand hyper- and hypo- sensitivity disorders, get inspired by multisensory rooms.
This seminar is especially useful for those working with children on the autism spectrum, learning and behaviour disorders, ADHD, or FAS.
Contents:
Sensory Integration Theory by Ayres
Multisensory Environments
Practical Exercises
Materials:
Assessment Observation Sheets
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Duration:
Introduction 2 x 90 min
Advanced 6 x 90 min
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Upcoming dates and location:
based on request
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Objects
as Projective Materials in Drama Therapy
Everyday objects can be used as materials for expression, insight and change. Playful engagement with things and people creates space for connection with oneself and the world.
Self-experiential workshop and an inspiration for educational or therapeutic work.
Open for everybody.
Contents:
Core Processes in Drama Therapy
Workshop Part 1
Workshop Part 2
Sharing, Reflections
Discussion about application in different contexts
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Duration: 1 day / 2 blocks of 120 min
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Upcoming dates and location:
based on request
English for Helping Professionals
Not sure if you are saying it right? Improve your professional language, vocabulary and pronunciation. Become more confident in International projects and grants, conferences, presenting, welcoming guests, and general communication.
This course is useful for teachers, psychologists, special and therapeutic pedagogues, psychotherapists who feel the need to strengthen their English skills and learn to use the language properly in professional situations.
Contents:
Learning key vocabulary
Communication exercises
Presenting and discussion
Translations
Duration: 3 days / 2 blocks of 60 min per day
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Upcoming dates and location:
based on request
