Download the program for detailed information about this important workshop in an area that is often poorly understood and the extent of its impacts on mental health, social functioning and quality of life, particularly at the end of life, frequently ignored. Learning Objectives Increase awareness and identification of family estrangement in daily work (prevalence and types of estrangement) Increase empirical and theoretical knowledge about family estrangement (cause and experience of family estrangement) Learn basic principles and practice skills for work with estranged persons Encourage articulation and analysis of own values, beliefs and ideas about estrangement, and critically reflect on possible impacts on clinical work Promote identification of, as well as discussion and problem solving in response to, ethical issues

1. Working effectively
with people experiencing
family estrangement
Full Day Workshop with Kylie Agllias
24 April 2015– Perth, WA
27 April 2015– Brisbane QLD
29 April 2015– Sydney, NSW
01 May 2015– Melbourne, VIC
or as an in-house at your organisation
Visit the website for more details or to register online!
www.changechampions.com.au
Change Champions & Associates presents:
A practical approach for health & welfare professionals

2. Health professionals regularly encounter people who are estranged from one
or more family members. Family estrangement is the physical distancing or loss
of affection between one or more members of a family due to conflict or
ongoing disagreement. Family members might stop all contact or they might
experience infrequent and uncomfortable contact. Regardless of its form, and
despite its origin, estrangement often results in significant grief responses as
well as decreased social functioning. While estrangement impacts families
across the lifecycle, there is some evidence that older people, or people
experiencing periods of crisis and those nearing the end of life might
experience an increased desire to reconcile with their estranged relative or at
least learn to live with the loss of the ‘family ideal’.
About this workshop
Family estrangement is a common occurrence, with current research suggesting
that it affects 1 in 10 people. However, its social undesirability means that many
estranged persons do not readily disclose their estrangement status or the
effect it is having on their functioning. Social and organisational policies
regularly assume the existence of extended family support. Hence, standard
assessments often overlook family members who are ‘no longer in touch’ and
the impact this absence has on the family system. Indeed, health professionals
often discover a person is estranged incidentally, or when an estranged relative
arrives at the person’s bedside towards the end of life. Despite this, the topic is
rarely covered in the professional curriculum and practitioners often feel unsure
about their role and purpose in relation to the estranged person (and often
their family). Work with estranged people can be intensely emotive and the
relational boundaries between client, family and professional can easily become
blurred due to personal values, ideas and beliefs about family estrangement.
This experiential workshop draws on the facilitator’s research and knowledge as
well as the participant’s professional experiences to develop effective responses
for work with specific populations of estranged persons, which are appropriate
to the organisational context.
Background

3. Learning Objectives
 Increase awareness and identification of family estrangement in daily
work (prevalence and types of estrangement)
 Increase empirical and theoretical knowledge about family estrangement
(cause and experience of family estrangement)
 Learn basic principles and practice skills for work with estranged persons
 Encourage articulation and analysis of own values, beliefs and ideas
about estrangement, and critically reflect on possible impacts on clinical
work
 Promote identification of, as well as discussion and problem solving in
response to, ethical issues
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
 Describe the different types of estrangement, their possible presentation
and impacts on people
 Analyse the various causes of family estrangement and propose responses
 Evaluate relevance and applicability of current estrangement theories to
their specific workplace
 Implement appropriate clinical questions to assess estrangement and its
potential impact on client outcomes
 Articulate their own responses to estrangement related issues and analyse
possible impact on estranged persons
 Identify ethical issues related to work and estranged persons and discuss
appropriate strategies and responses

4. About
Kylie Agllias
Kylie Agllias (PhD) is a social worker with over 9 years experience in academia.
Her practice experience includes work with families, domestic violence and
vulnerable populations. Kylie’s world-first research in family estrangement
commenced in 2007 and is ongoing with different populations. She is an
internationally recognised spokesperson in the area of estrangement, and her
work was awarded the Helen Bartlett Prize for Innovation in Ageing Research in
2010. She continues to publish widely on this topic, with publications including
a book chapter, entry in the Encyclopedia of Social Work and highly ranked
journals including Qualitative Health Research and Affilia.
www.changechampions.com.au
This workshop is also available as an
IN-HOUSE at your organisation. Please fill out
the expressions of interest form to explore
how Kylie might come to you!

5. Registration
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CHOOSE YOUR VENUE
24 April 2015 - Perth, WA (09.15-16.30)
Kimberley Room, State Library of WA, 25 Francis St, Perth WA - only 18 places at this venue so book early
27 April 2015– Brisbane, QLD (09.15-16.30)
Australian Institute of Management and Education, Cnr Boundary & Rosa Street, Spring Hill QLD
29 April 2015 - Sydney, NSW (09.15-16.30)
Royal Automobile Club of Australia of Australia, 49 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
01 May 2015 - Melbourne, VIC (09.15-16.30)
Melbourne Conference and Training Centre, The OlderFleet Building, Level 1, 477 Collins St Melbourne, VIC
Registration price per delegate: $375 (AUD inc. GST)
Receive 10% off if you register 4 or more people online at the same time
___ rego(s) @ $375 AUD inc. GST per person = Total : $ ______________
Delegates may choose to receive a certificate of attendance by email.
Please email registration & payment method forms to: info@changechampions.com.au
Want to save all the paperwork hassle? Why not register online instead! It’s easy.
Simply visit www.changechampions.com.au

6. Charmaine Weeks T/A Change Champions & Associates
ABN 49 833 110 992
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B) Pay by EFT or cheque
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Delegate Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund will be offered for cancellations received up to 28 days prior to the seminar. No refunds will be given between
0-27 days prior to the seminar but replacement delegate names are accepted. If you have an unpaid invoice as at the first
day of an event and for any reason do not attend, we will pursue payment as we will have already incurred costs on your
behalf. Applications for cancellations and substitutions of delegates are only accepted in writing by email to
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7. In-house form:
Expressions of Interest
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