Date/Time
Date(s) - 11 Jul 2018
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Price range
£0.00
Location AVA The Foundry, 17 Oval Way London London SE11 5RR United Kingdom
Categories
Managing the secondary effects of working with Violence Against Women and Girls
This FREE training is offered as part of the ASCENT Project of the London VAWG Consortium, funded by London Councils. Delegates must be from voluntary sector organisations in London, working with service users who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence and abuse. The training is limited to 16 places, with no more than one delegate from each organisation. Delegates are selected to meet the needs of the funder with respect to geographic distribution and organisation.
Applications for this training will close Wednesday 4th July. If you have applied, you will be contacted by Friday 6th July to inform you if your application has been successful.
Course description
Managing the secondary effects of working with Violence Against Women and Girls will help professionals understand and identify the dynamics and psychological issues that come from work with victims of violence. You will be supported to address the issues with the client and to look at ways to promote self-care, especially the appropriate use of supervision and debriefing. Additionally, the training will provide you with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate achievements and also to reflect on challenges met at a personal and professional level.
Learning objectives
- Understanding the affects of working with victims of abuse on the worker
- Practise self-care strategies when issues arise from supporting victims
- Understand dynamics of working relationships between victims and front line staff
- Reflect on achievements and goals
- Develop skills to promote health and well-being at work.
Who is this for?
People who work with women who have experienced violence and abuse who want to manage the effects. People who want to look at ways to promote self-care and good working relationships.
Delegates must be from voluntary sector organisations in London, working with service users who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence and abuse.
This course has 5 CPD points. You can find out more about Continuing Professional Development here.
What next?
Please read our FAQ sheet before submitting an application.
Please note our free training events are extremely competitive, so please ensure you complete the application in full to increase your chances of obtaining a place.
Applications are now closed
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