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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) formerly known as PTLLS, has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who aspire or currently work in adult education. This includes FE colleges, training providers, workplace training departments and/or Local Authorities. It is a nationally recognised qualification and is also often the preference for employers to source as an accredited train-the-trainer qualification. This qualification includes written assignments and a practical micro-teach session, which can be completed remotely. Online Remote Tutor-led Sessions This version of the course allows you to attend two days of online sessions led by an experienced tutor. Then come back online 2-3 weeks later to deliver your micro-teach session to your peers. Use this gap in time to prepare your micro-teach and complete the written work for the qualification. This allows you to fully complete in as little as 2-3 weeks. The micro-teach date is flexible and you can also enrol for self-study learning if preferred.

Every relationship has its ups and downs, but sometimes these become too difficult for a couple to manage on their own… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours * Length: 1 day (9.15am–4.00pm GMT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Probably the best couples therapy training course I have ever attended. Very > full, hugely informative content > > WELLBEING OFFICER, SOLENT MIND Live training delivered online – Attend Jennifer Broadley’s online training masterclass live online on Tuesday 21st May 24 via Zoom. The content covered is the same as her attended workshop with a few modifications to some of the exercises, and you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. All you need is a quiet place to watch, a computer or tablet and a strong internet signal, the rest is easy – simply book your place as normal, and we will email you details of how to join the Zoom workshop. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. WHY TAKE THIS COURSE Relationship issues are one of the most common causes of emotional distress – and often the reason people seek help. A solid understanding of why difficulties arise, and what can be done about them, is extremely useful therefore for all caring professionals, not just those working with couples. Drawing on pioneering research, Jennifer Broadley’s one-day couples counselling course gives you this important knowledge, along with a range of strategies and proven tips for working effectively and ethically with more than one client.  She shares the practical guidelines and skills she has acquired over many years of successfully helping couples using the human givens approach to build and maintain supportive and mutually rewarding relationships. Presented without psychobabble, and making good use of insightful case histories, Jennifer demystifies an area of counselling that many find daunting or fear is complicated. The day covers: the most effective ways to help and build rapport with couples in conflicted relationships; the sex differences in processing emotions; non-blame talking styles; the long-term impact of parenting; past conditioning, including psychological traumas, that can give clues about why difficulties arose; and what we can learn from the way successful couples facilitate mutual needs satisfaction. > Well worth attending – and the money. I'm going back refreshed and well > resourced, with lots of new skills and strategies to try. > > PSYCHOTHERAPIST    WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Essential skills for building and maintaining rapport with two emotionally-aroused people * Ways to encourage both partners to engage in solving their difficulties * How to teach non-blaming communication skills and explain the differences in male and female behaviour to clients * What to do if one or even both parties are having an affair * How to deal with issues specific to couple counselling, such as confidentiality * The key points you need to bear in mind when working with more than one client at a time * How to structure effective therapy sessions and goal setting with two people * Effective ways to help each partner begin to cooperate in helping the other get their emotional needs met * The key ingredients for a healthy and mutually rewarding relationship * An insight into the many common relationship problems – and how to help clients overcome them (illustrated with case histories) * Tips and techniques for staying objective and empathetic, whilst calming your clients’ high emotional arousal * How to recognise and interrupt disruptive behaviour patterns * How to use Solution Focused Questioning to initiate change * How to manage setbacks and keep the partners motivated * How to tell when the relationship isn’t the problem – and what to do about it * How to use Guided Imagery with two people * Information regarding the latest research into effective couples therapy * How early life experiences can influence our relationships, and what to do about this now * Creative ways to develop effective interventions, including using tasks and metaphor * Asperger’s syndrome – how to work with couples if one or both show Asperger traits, a common cause of relationship problems * Considering the wider picture, including other family members * Course notes, Accredited CPD Certificate and more… COURSE PROGRAMME The ‘Couples therapy – a practical masterclass’ counselling course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm.  (GMT). * 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting * 9.30am What predicts relationship stability and fulfilment? * 11.00am Comfort break and discussion * 11.30am Building empathy, how to use RIGAAR™ * 1.00pm Lunch break * 1.45pm Structuring therapeutic interventions, establishing goals, and moving forward * 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion * 3.00pm Valuing the bigger context * 4.00pm Day ends -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR? * Anyone considering working therapeutically with couples * Psychotherapists and counsellors already working with couples who would like additional insights, tools and strategies to use * Anyone involved in mental health or whose work involves dealing with couples or families, including: social workers, psychologists, teachers, GPs and health visitors  * Anyone who is interested in learning solution focused, brief therapy interventions, working from the human givens approach, to facilitate a rapid process of change for couples in distress * Anyone wanting to overcome their own insecurity in a relationship or to learn more about the myriad dynamics that come into play in relationships will benefit from the information given on this course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE This course is not a substitute for therapy.

COURSE OUTCOMES  As an MHFAider® you will be able to:  * Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention  * Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports  * Practise active listening and empathy  * Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma  * Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality  * Practise self-care  * Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®  * Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England   FORMAT   * Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.  * Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.  * Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.  * We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.  * We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.  TAKEAWAYS  Everyone who completes this course gets:  * A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course  * A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course  * A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan  * A digital MHFAider® certificate   * Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years  * Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events   * The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England  BECOMING A QUALIFIED MHFAIDER® Once you complete the Mental Health First Aid course, you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid. Course Structure Session 1: * Mental Health First Aid and the action plan  * The MHFAider® role and self-care  * Helpful and unhelpful language   * Useful models to support the role   Session 2: * What influences mental health?   * What is anxiety?   * Crisis first aid  * Active listening and empathy   * What are eating disorders?   * What is self-harm?   * What is substance misuse?   Session 3: * Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan  * What is depression?   * What is suicide?   * Crisis first aid continued  * What is psychosis?   Session 4: * Recovery and lived experience   * Boundaries in the MHFAider® role  * Moving forward in the MHFAider® role   * My MHFA action plan  

Afternoon Cuppa Session - Running a careers themed Takeover Day     Tuesday 21 May, 2-3.30pm   Join us for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session to inspire your own careers themed Takeover Day.  Kids in Museums Takeover Day is when museums, galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites invite young people to take over jobs normally done by adults for the day. This year Takeover Day is on Friday 22 November. The theme for Takeover Day in 2024 is careers. We are bringing Takeover Day back to its roots and highlighting how it can support young people of all ages to learn about different jobs in museums and develop their skills, both in the sector and beyond. The date also coincides with Discover Creative Careers Week [https://discovercreative.careers/about/discover-creative-careers-week-2024/#:~:text=Creative%20Careers%20Week%20will%20take,in%20our%2077%20priority%20areas.] In this session, we will: * provide a range of ideas to inspire your own careers themed Takeover Day involving local children and young people  * hear a case study from Dover Museum about their careers themed Takeover Day in November 2023 * create opportunities for attendees to informally share their ideas and other projects they have undertaken around careers. Please bring along your own cuppa and snacks! Take a look at the full schedule. [https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Schedule-creating-a-careers-themed-Takeover-Day-afternoon-cuppa-session-21.05.pdf]   This event will be delivered virtually over one and a half hours. 

Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking Are you held back by the fear of public speaking? This fear is more than just meeting nerves—it acts as a formidable barrier, muting your valuable contributions and stalling your career progression.  Despite possessing valuable experience and ideas, the overwhelming fear of speaking out in meetings causes you to retreat into silence. Meanwhile, your less experienced but more confident colleagues speak up, gaining visibility and opportunities that could have been yours. A fear of public speaking is a significant obstacle blocking you from the recognition and career advancement you deserve. The Way Forward? Our Public Speaking Class in London is crafted for professionals keen to conquer their fear of public speaking and seize control of their careers. Embark on this transformative journey with us and swiftly gain the confidence to: Confidently share your thoughts and ideas in meetings - Actively engage in discussions - Deliver compelling presentations - Elevate your professional visibility Why Our Public Speaking Class in London? We understand your struggle. Our instructors have personally faced and overcome their own intense public speaking fears. Their journey has equipped them with the unique empathy and expertise to facilitate your journey from fear to confidence. Stop letting a fear of public speaking hold back your career. Join our Public Speaking Class in London and transform your next meeting into a confident opportunity for success.  It's time for your voice to unlock the recognition and opportunities for your career success.

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With Actress, Acting and Audition Coach Sarah Hannah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Join our internationally recognised Screen Acting Weekly Course and develop your technical performance skills and character understanding over 5 Weekly Evening Sessions before applying your new skills on a professional set at Pinewood Studios as you participate in filming two showreel scenes. Over weekly sessions, the Director will use practical techniques to build your confidence in performance and help you master the technical requirements to be a successful screen actor. You will focus on the importance of character preparations, how to portray emotion, comedy and drama on camera in addition to career advice before shooting a professional acting showreel. Upon completion of the Screen Acting Weekly course, you will emerge with a heightened sense of assurance and confidence in your screen acting abilities and the tools to progress with your acting career, whether you’re new to the industry or a Drama School Graduate looking for more acting opportunities in TV & Film. MEET YOUR TUTOR Sarah Hannah Acting Coach https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161404/ Sarah Hannah is a highly experienced Professional Actress, Acting and Audition Coach. Bringing her extensive experience of working on stage and on screen, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Outline The course led by Acting Coach Sarah Hannah is held at The Audition House, Central London, and the first 5 weekly sessions run for 3 hours (6-9pm). There are 3 additional showreel filming sessions at Pinewood Studios. You will be required for 2 out of the 3 filming sessions.  We film during the day and you will be given a specific filming time and will not be required all day.   As this course is inclusive of all levels of ability, it offers a comprehensive overview of screen acting skills, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. It will include resources, material and instructional stratergies that cater to beginners while also offering challenges for those with more advanced skills. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKING OPTIONS Select a course date and add to cart to proceed with payment. This course has limited availability and spaces are first come first served. Please read our Terms and Conditions before proceeding with your booking. £750.00 Weds 24th April-Thurs 30th May 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 24th April 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 8th May 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 15th May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. Weds 18th Sept-Thurs 24th Oct 2024 Lesson 1: Wednesday 18th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 2: Wednesday 25th September 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 3: Wednesday 2nd October 2024– 6-9pm Central London Lesson 4: Wednesday 9th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Lesson 5: Wednesday 16th October 2024 – 6-9pm Central London Filming Sessions: Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2024 at Pinewood Studios. You are required for 2 of the 3 filming sessions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES Practical acting training for screenShoot two scenes for your professional acting showreel with our Award Winning CrewSuitable if you are (17 yrs+) and committed to improving your screen acting skillsAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class Size LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn techniques to effectively analyse a Film/TV ScriptCreate truthful and inspirational charactersBuild confidence performing in-front of cameraUnderstanding the workflow of a busy film setAudition preparationCareer advice and direction – how to market yourself COURSE LOCATION Training Sessions (1-5)   6pm – 9pm The Audition House, 129A Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 5EQThe Audition House is a two minute walk from Warren Street tube and 5 minutes from Euston Station Filming Sessions (6-8) Between 8am and 4pm Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH Free Parking available at Pinewood StudiosFree frequent shuttle bus service from London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to Pinewood Studios – 10 minutesCanteen and Coffee shops on siteExcellent transport links from London

LEARNING COACH QUALIFICATION – IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? A Learning Coach plays a vital role in guiding and supporting young people in their educational journey, helping them develop a range of skills and attributes that contribute to successful learning, personal growth, and future success. Pursuing a qualification to become a qualified Learning Coach is beneficial for enhancing skills, credibility, and effectiveness in supporting learners’ development. It provides a foundation of knowledge and expertise that contributes to successful coaching experiences. This qualification consists of three units (two mandatory, 1 optional). Please see the Agored Cymru website [https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Qualification/126718] for full course information, where you can choose the units to suit the needs of your staff. It will cover the following: * Young People’s Development: Factors influencing learning, motivation, and barriers to learning. * Learning Styles and Inclusive Planning: Learning styles vs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL), planning for inclusive learning. * Reflective Practice: Comparison of reflection models, engaging in reflective practice. * Coaching for Learning: Communication and coaching skills, coaching models, functions of Learning Coaching * Assessing Young People: Interview skills, communication styles, assessing achievements and barriers to learning. * Developing Learning Pathways: Coordinating individualised learning pathways, engaging young people in goal-setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FURTHER INFORMATION This course spans six months and covers various aspects of Learning Coaching, including understanding learning processes, personal and emotional factors affecting learning, coaching techniques, reflective practice, communication skills, inclusive planning, assessment, and the coordination of individualised learning pathways. Students will engage in assignments, reflective journals, case studies, and portfolio building to demonstrate their understanding and application of the concepts and skills covered in the course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING OUTCOMES * Professional Competence: A formal qualification ensures that Learning Coaches have a solid understanding of best practices, theories, and methodologies in the field of education and coaching. It provides them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support learners in their development. * Credibility: Having a recognised qualification enhances the Learning Coach’s credibility and reputation. It demonstrates their commitment to their role and their ability to provide high-quality guidance and support. * Improved Effectiveness: Learning Coaches who have undergone formal training are better equipped to assess learners’ needs, design personalised learning plans, and provide targeted support. This leads to more effective coaching outcomes. * Personal Growth: Going through a qualification process often involves self-reflection, skill development, and continuous learning. This contributes to the personal growth and professional development of the Learning Coach. * Network and Community: Enrolling in a qualification program provides Learning Coaches with the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field. This network can offer support, resources, and collaboration opportunities.