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Coaching Conversation Skills for Carers Training Programme

Thursday 22nd & 29th October, 5th, 12th & 19th November 2015 and a follow-up session on 4th February 2016

Are you fed up with “walking on egg shells” and would like to try another way?

Are you interested in trying a coaching method to have different conversations with the person for whom you are caring?

This approach can complement treatment and therapy.

 

The benefits for those in your care include helping them to:

  • Make more informed choices
  • Take more responsibility for their daily activities
  • Consider things from different perspectives
  • Manage challenging situations

 

The benefits for you as a carer include:

  • Building a repertoire of personal techniques and skills to support you in your caring role
  • An opportunity to practise core coaching conversation skills in a supportive environment
  • Helping you to have more productive conversations

 

Eligibility

You must be:

  • Caring for someone who is being treated within South London & Maudsley NHS Trust
  • Able to attend all the sessions

 

Places:              21 – applicants considered on a first come, first served basis

Venue:                Training Centre, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital, SW9 9NU

Times:               6.00pm – 8.30pm

Cost:                  This programme is being funded by SLaM and delivered by  Slam Partners

Closing date:   9th October 2015

 

To apply or for further information please contact:

Christine Tedder, Business Manager, Slam Partners

by email: Christine.tedder@slam.nhs.uk

by phone: 020 3228 0969

Find us

Southwark Carers
3rd Floor, Walworth Methodist Church,
54 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EW
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Contact us

020 7708 4497

Find us

Nearest tube: Elephant & Castle underground station (Northern and Bakerloo lines).

Nearest Railway Station: Elephant & Castle

Buses from Elephant and Castle: ask bus driver for Burgess Park. Bus numbers: 12, 171, 148, 176, 68, 484, 42, 40, 45