Birmingham Settlement are running a programme of training sessions between April
and July 2024. All sessions are half-a-day and are an excellent opportunity to
learn about important topics, starting with Adult Safeguarding on the 18th
April.
If you are interested in any of the courses or would like more information,
contact our Trainer David Coombes via email david.coombes@bsettlement.org.uk
[david.coombes@bsettlement.org.uk] or by phone 07399 560 766.
Training Sessions:
Adult Safeguarding
April 18th 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: What is Adult Safeguarding? What is abuse? Categories of
abuse. Those most at risk of abuse. Identifying the signs of abuse. Taking
safeguarding action. The issue of client consent.
Mental Health Awareness
April 23rd 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood)
Training will include: Defining mental health and mental illness. Signs and
symptoms of the most common mental health conditions. Identifying and responding
to a mental health crisis. Maintaining positive mental wellbeing. How best to
support mental health recovery.
Trauma Informed Practice
May 14th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood)
Training will include: What is trauma? Symptoms of trauma. Impact of trauma on
children. Understanding the impact of
Adverse Childhood experiences. Key principles of trauma informed practice.
Managing work stress and undertaking self-care.
Professional Boundaries
May 23rd 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: What are professional boundaries and why are they
important? Professional vs Personal boundaries and how they differ. How trauma
impacts personal power and the ability to establish boundaries. Signs of
boundary violations. How boundaries support wellbeing.
Conflict Resolution
June 6th 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: Defining conflict and exploring the risks vs the benefits
of conflict. Looking at anger and aggression. Understanding how the brain
responds to threat and danger. Exploring the practical communication strategies
effective in the prevention and de-escalation of conflict. Learning to respond
rather than react.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
June 11th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood)
Training will include: The Equality Act and protected characteristics. Different
forms of discrimination. How ‘membership’ of specific groups might bring
advantage or disadvantage. Understanding the ‘multi layered’ nature of
discrimination. Understanding how diversity and inclusion can positively impact
and change what we do.
Dementia Awareness
July 9th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood)
Training will include: What is dementia? The different types of dementia. The
signs and symptoms of dementia. Risk reduction strategies. Benefits of early
diagnosis. Barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and support. How we can help.
Disability Awareness
July 18th 9.15 – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding)
Training will include: Defining disability, disability as a social construct,
non-visible disabilities. Barriers facing those with disabilities and the
positive actions and reasonable adjustments we all can make to create more
inclusive and less discriminatory environments.