July 2016
Development and evaluation of group work programs Workshop – Wollongong, NSW (Sept)
This workshop explores best practice in group work program development and use of quality evaluation tools. It allows participants to create their own ‘roadmap’ to review their own programs, create a direction for its’ future development and obtain external feedback. There is an opportunity to examine the flow of exercises being used and also time to reflect on the protocols required to ensure the reliability of the program. Participants in this workshop are encouraged to bring along examples of the…
Find out more »September 2016
Core Value Therapy (CVT) Workshop – Hobart, TAS
Many people describe their experience with emotions like internal thoughts and emotions that often produces mental-ill health. These negative consequences are often blamed on others and are very rarely owned by clients. To encourage a deeper sense of self-discovery for clients the ‘Core Value Therapy’ CVT was developed. CVT aims to discover what drives our clients and dominates their thinking/feelings/emotions and behaviours. Core values are often hidden and discovering the core value must be unique to each client. When this…
Find out more »The conflict within – Working with individual and group dynamics @ Wollongong, NSW
Processes focus on how an individual or group is operating. A useful metaphor is imagining individual/group processes include all the lifestyle issues that sit above the water and are directly observable. It involves responding to task and maintenance needs, decision making, choice of activities, the group or life structure, content and interactions. Dynamics focus on what and why certain processes occur. The dynamics are found under the water and they have a dramatic impact on how the boat is travelling.…
Find out more »Working with the potential for violence Workshop – Wollongong, NSW
This workshop looks at a variety of practical, common sense principles for the prevention and diffusion of violence against community welfare workers in a variety of community based settings. While it is clear that organisations must confront, understand and do all they can to prevent violence and its consequences, it is inevitable that community welfare professionals will often have to deal with situations where violence is a possibility or a fact. The workshop will explore: The high cost of caring…
Find out more »October 2016
The Power of Apology Workshop (Oct) – Wollongong, NSW
Relationship Education and Therapeutic Group Work frequently focuses on developing communication and conflict management skills. But as Group Facilitators, we have often had limited training to enable participants to experience healing in their ongoing relationships, when core attitudes and actions of their loved ones cut into their souls and deeply wound them. This workshop is a meaningful and personally enriching one, created for YOU, the Facilitator! Heather will guide you on your own personal exploratory journey so that by the…
Find out more »November 2016
Effective Group Leadership with vulnerable communities workshop – Wollongong, NSW
The 2-day workshop develops the necessary skills for group leaders to facilitate creative group work. The training covers the principles of using creative group work techniques and tools. The focus includes changing group dynamics, trauma informed group work practice, increased understanding of motivational group work models for change and the use of practical creative exercises. All participants receive a Group Leadership Skills Report on their strengths and areas for development. Effective leadership is a powerful phenomenon that uses a group…
Find out more »May 2017
Effective Group Leadership with vulnerable communities workshop – Wollongong, NSW
The 2-day workshop develops the necessary skills for group leaders to facilitate creative group work. The training covers the principles of using creative group work techniques and tools. The focus includes changing group dynamics, trauma informed group work practice, increased understanding of motivational group work models for change and the use of practical creative exercises. All participants receive a Group Leadership Skills Report on their strengths and areas for development. Effective leadership is a powerful phenomenon that uses a group…
Find out more »June 2017
The Power of Apology Workshop (June) – Wollongong, NSW
Relationship Education and Therapeutic Group Work frequently focuses on developing communication and conflict management skills. But as Group Facilitators, we have often had limited training to enable participants to experience healing in their ongoing relationships, when core attitudes and actions of their loved ones cut into their souls and deeply wound them. This workshop is a meaningful and personally enriching one, created for YOU, the Facilitator! Heather will guide you on your own personal exploratory journey so that by the…
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