Professional Diploma Therapeutic Life Story Work

To apply for TLSW 2024-25 please visit TLSW International and apply directly for an online course. We hope to return to Edinburgh in person for 2025-26.

Unfortunately for 2024-25 there will no longer be an in person cohort in Edinburgh. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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For the past three decades, Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) has served as a crucial intervention benefiting children, young people, and adults. Since 1997, Richard Rose has developed and refined the approach for widespread use globally. Over 26 years, the Rose Model of Therapeutic Life Story Work has seen remarkable growth, training more than 1350 individuals, authoring three influential books and contributing numerous articles to the field. Notably, this model stands as the first of its kind to undergo independent research, solidifying its status as an evidence-based narrative model.

The validated outcomes of this approach showcase its efficacy in aiding individuals affected by trauma, demonstrating its potential for a positive impact on people's self-image and lives.

Children in Scotland is proud to be the only organisation in Scotland offering this training.

TLSW aligns with our values. It is Brave - TLSW offers a new technique in the world of children’s psychology and has been subject to independent research. It is Kind - TLSW is a therapeutic technique deeply rooted in self-compassion, and it is Open and Fair - the training is open to a range of practitioners who have experience working with those who have experienced trauma.