This accredited programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues involved in working with women recovering from experiences of gendered violence. It is informed by feminist principles and promotes a holistic range of therapeutic techniques and traditional woman-centred ways of healing that seeks inspiration and expression from diverse global cultures. The programme also incorporates the latest advancements in neuroscience to aid understanding of the physiological responses of trauma and the long term impact on women’s’ lives.
This training programme consists of 10 one-day sessions and comprises a combination of lectures, exercises, role-plays and multimedia. The interactive nature of the course, provides participants with the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the training. As well, participants have the opportunity to learn from each other and the facilitators.
What you will learn:
- Understand the context of counselling and how it differs from other helping strategies
- Understand the essential elements for creating a safe environment for counselling to take place
- Be able to participate in learning activities that involve counselling skills practice and personal reflection
- Use theoretical models to underpin clinical practice.
- Understand the need for professional and ethical codes of good clinical practice.
- Understand effective counselling strategies in working with difference
