2021 Training Schedule

This course offers an informative, practical workshop which looks at the role and function of stress and its impact on those around us. Learners will be given the opportunity to experiment with a range of different relaxation techniques and stress management strategies aimed to encourage psychological flexibility and a calmer stance in today’s busy world.

Learning Outcomes:

• A good understanding of what stress is, how and why we can experience it and how we need it and the impact that has on us.
• Understanding some of the models and concepts that explain stress
• Tools for the tool kit – looking at and trying out some practical stress reducing strategies
• Be able to use this knowledge to support further learning, awareness and wellbeing

During  this course learners will:

• Consider what defines ‘Mentoring’ and explore the key differences between mentoring and other closely related disciplines
• Be introduced to the Mentoring Cycle
• Consider the role of boundaries within a mentoring relationship.
• Have the opportunity to explore how resources can be used to plan and deliver effective mentoring sessions both online and in a face to face environment

Mentoring in Practice is a recognised qualification endorsed by Open College West Midlands. Learners will receive 7 guided learning session and are required to undertake additional independent learning tasks after each taught session.

The course is designed to equip individuals to understand the role of a Mentor, deliver safe mentoring practice and have the ability to deliver practical mentoring sessions, tailored to the needs of individual mentees.

The course covers the below areas:

• History and Meaning of Mentoring
• Boundaries and Confidentiality in a Mentoring relationship
• Communication and Learning Styles in a Therapeutic Environment
• Safeguarding in a Mentoring Practice
• Delivery of practical Mentoring sessions, tailored to the needs of individual mentees.
• Measuring the impact of Mentoring.

Please note this course is level 3 standard and requires learners to complete and submit a number of relevant assignments.

This popular CPD Approved training course now available online, offers an introduction to Autism for professionals.

The course looks at ‘Autism’ and how being on the Autistic Spectrum may look and feel. Learners will have the opportunity to consider how the world looks from an Autistic perspective and will be given tools and ideas to enable them to support individuals on the Autistic Spectrum.

Key Learning Outcomes

Learners attending this course will:

– Be able to clearly define Autism.
– Feel confident in their knowledge of how Autism can affect communication.
– Understand how Autism can lead to changes in behaviour.
– Understand the role of Autism in social interaction and forming and maintaining social relationships.
– Be better equipped with the knowledge and resources to help support a person with Autism.

This 2.5-hour course will equip you to gather precise, exact and effective evidence to enable you to best present your cases at hearings, reviews, tribunals, and court. Suitable for education, housing, HR and councils.

• Key learning outcomes:
• Definition of evidence
• The evidence funnel
• The skill of effective questioning
• The art of listening
• How to record what you have gathered

This course offers learners knowledge and insight into the impact of loss and change, in a whole variety of circumstances. You will discover the meaning behind loss related emotions and their useful purposes despite the level of discomfort/pain they create. There will be an opportunity to explore tools and strategies effective in dealing with loss or change.

Learning Outcomes:

• A good understanding of the emotional responses to change and loss and their meaning
• Understanding the pathway of loss emotions
• Tools for the tool kit – how to recognise loss and steps to walk through to acceptance
• Be able to use this knowledge to support further learning, awareness and wellbeing