Gail has delivered many courses during her career and would be happy to hear from institutions to discuss their needs.
COUNSELLING SKILLS FOR NON-COUNSELLORS
The counselling skills for non-counsellors is a course for those engaged in helping or supporting roles privately or professionally. The course offers a framework of skills necessary in helping others. The course does not provide a qualification in counselling but can be a valuable first step to understand the role of a counsellor before undertaking more in-depth training.
Content of the course:
- What are counselling skills?
- Ethics, boundaries, and good practice
- The core conditions for counselling
- The three-stage model based on Carkhuff and Egan
- Counselling skills practice
- Developing sensitivity and awareness of the process of change
The course aims to give delegates an understanding of the principles of counselling and an opportunity to practice and review their skills.
PEER LISTENING AND MENTORING TRAINING
A two-part course on peer support for Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing. Gail delivers this course to 15+ in schools around London and Hertfordshire.
Part One covers –
- The role of the peer listener and mentor
- Building effective relationships with your mentees
- Communication skills – active listening, understanding open questions, understanding paraphrasing
- How to promote change
Part Two covers –
- Practical Active Listening and Role Playing
- Understanding the role and its limitations
- Setting up contracts with the peer listener and their mentee – exploring confidentiality and safeguarding
Please contact Gail who can advise and support you with your school or college’s needs.
