Training with Birmingham Settlement

Birmingham Settlement is delivering a programme of training suitable for those working in social care or those who simply have an interest in the training topics. All training sessions are half a day (3.5 hours – including break) and cost £50/person. Sessions will be delivered from Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre in Kingstanding (B44 9SH), or our Nature & Wellbeing Centre in Ladywood (B16 0SL).

If you are interested in any of the courses or would like more information, contact our Trainer David Coombes via email [email protected] 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.

For more information and to share, see our training leaflet.

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