Courses and Workshops
All Workshops will be held at
Lewisham Counselling and Counsellor Training Associates LLP
Based at Lewisham College
Lewisham College
B134, Lewisham Way, London SE4 1UT
Telephone 020 8692
0353 x 3088
Email either: christine.brown@lewisham.ac.uk or juanita.harriot@lewisham.ac.uk
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATHERAPY
The
course will develop your understanding of Dramatherapy and demonstrate its
benefit to a wide variety of client groups (i.e. children, those with learning
difficulties or mental health disorders). Although the core philosophy of the
approach draws on Gestalt and Psychodynamic principals, all course participants
will be invited to explore and discuss how their own personal philosophy or
psychotherapeutic approach can be enriched by Dramatherapy’s constructs.
The learning focus on the course is highly experiential and could be life
changing and enhancing.
Dates:
The Course runs each Friday for 4 weeks starting on 20th February 2009
Who the Course is for:
Trainee and qualified Counsellors/Psychotherapist and anyone interested to learn more about Dramatherapy
Fees:
£145 Full Fees - £ 99 Concession
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com or
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
WOMEN IN DANGER SEMINAR
The Seminar is a unique opportunity to meet with and discuss issues around Domestic Violence, and its varied manifestations, with experts in the field and survivors who have escaped Domestic/cultural violence.
The issue will be explored by:
- Expert Speakers
- Through Film and Video Clips
- Through giving voice to the victims’ experience
This
1 Day Seminar is a must for any woman and/or for anyone working with women in
any field or capacity.
The Seminar will explore the various ways in which women are in danger of
abuse/violence in different cultural settings and/or already affected by:
- ‘Honor Killings’
- Forced Marriage (not to be confused with arranged Marriage)
- Domestic Violence in Western Culture
There will be a number of highly experienced field expert Speakers who will facilitate an understanding of:
- The actual issues
- The danger signs and how to recognize the women who may manifest their distress in covert and non-direct ways
- How best to help women in danger; action / non action / referral /
helping organizations.
There will also be a number of women who will speak about their experiences and how they escaped their abusers.
Dates:
Friday 20th March 2009
Who the course is for
This seminar is for anyone working in the ‘helping’ professions who are assisting women in any field or capacity: Teachers, Social Workers, Nurses, Care Workers, Qualified or Trainee Counsellors & Psychotherapists.
The seminar is also for women who wish to enhance their self-understanding and/or explore or assess their personal circumstances.
Fees
£ 65 - for Professionals and Organizations
£
45 – Concession for those on our Concessions List (see below)
£ 25 - Attendees on Benefit
Refreshments and a Light Lunch will be provided.
CONCESSIONS LIST:
- Members of BACPSL
- Students and Ex Students of LC&CTA or Lewisham College
- Lewisham College Staff (who are self-funding)
ATTENDEES on BENEFIT:
- Those who are unemployed only
To book your place in the seminar please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
ASSERTIVENESS
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning techniques in assertion. We will define and recognize the different dynamics of passive, aggressive and assertive behaviors and identify specific barriers to being assertive and develop an awareness of body language. We will explore how we can get our message across while understanding the value and importance of listening to others.
Dates:
Friday 27t March 2009
9.45am - 3.45pm
Who the course is for:
Open to all
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
TIME MANAGEMENT
This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to improve their time management skills. We will be addressing typical barriers to managing time and learn how to develop self management skills in order to take control of our lives. As well as looking at time management tools and theories we will also explore our personal blocks. We will gain understanding of how we can be more effective in organising our lives and achieving our goals.
Dates:
Friday 3rd April 2009
9.45 am – 3.45 pm
Who the course is for:
Open to all
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
STRESS MANAGEMENT
This workshop is for those who would like to gain knowledge and techniques for managing stress, either in the workplace, or for individual purposes, We will be identifying the emotional and physical symptoms of stress and how this affects our well being. We will also explore how we could adopt lifestyle changes in order to gain confidence and use stress positively.
Dates:
Friday 24th April 2009
9.45 am – 3.45 pm
Who the course is for:
Open to all
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
PRESENTATION SKILLS
This workshop is for individuals who would like to develop skills in delivering presentations. You will learn how to prepare for a presentation, recognize different types of presentations and identify the needs of an audience. We will explore individual styles of presenting and methods of delivery while avoiding common mistakes. You will receive guidance on how to manage anxiety and discover how to make an impact with your presentation.
Dates:
Friday 8th May 2009
9.45am - 3.45pm
Who the course is for:
Open to all
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
COMUNICATION SKILLS
This workshop is designed for participants who would like to learn different techniques in communication. We will identify common barriers to communication and how we can address these. We will consider how we can encourage positive communication and promote positive relationships in different situations. The learning can be used both in personal and professional situations.
Dates:
Friday 22nd May 2009
9.45am - 3.45pm
Who the course is for:
Open to all
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place workshop please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit
ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
The workshop will cover all aspects of the Assessment process for safely engaging in 1:1 work with clients; especially in relation to psychotherapeutic work. This workshop will also be of interest to anyone who assesses others in any helping capacity. The Workshop will specifically explore:
- Risk Assessment
- Mental Health Issues in Assessment
- How to conduct an effective assessment
- What questions to ask when making an assessment
- Which issues and problems are cause for concern
- Ethical Referral on assessment
- Assessing you limitation to work with certain clients
Dates:
Friday 3rd July 2009
9.45 am – 3.30 pm
Who the course is for:
This Workshop is for anyone working in the ‘helping’ professions who are assisting others in distress or in the pursuit of self understanding:
Teachers
Social Workers
Nurses
Care Workers
However the Workshop is primarily geared to the 1:1 alliance that Qualified or Trainee Counsellors & Psychotherapists engage in.
Fees:
£55 Full Fees - £40 Concession
Lunch included
To book your place please e-mail Chris Brown on c.brown976@btinternet.com
Concession Fees are for individuals on low income or state benefit