Thanks to a specific budget for external training opportunities, we are fortunate enough to be able to support the attendance of some Volunteer Advocacy Workers at seminars, conferences and training sessions run by other organisations and providers. Transport and out-of-pocket expenses will be covered, by arrangement with AdvoCard.
If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact us.
Remember: full details of current opportunities are held in the office.
NB: All courses must be booked through AdvoCard if you intend to go along in your capacity as a Volunteer Advocacy Worker.
Ongoing opportunities include:
Recovery Awareness - Free workshops. These one-day workshops are designed to promote awareness of the Recovery Process throughout services in Edinburgh. Staff from Social Work, Health, Housing, Voluntary Organisations, Carers and Service Users are invited to apply.
Please contact us if you are interested.
Nuts and Bolts - Many of us battle with our spelling and grammar when writing up minutes, case-notes and while undertaking qualifications such as SVQs. The aim of this novel half-day workshop is to support participants to improve their writing by building their confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Run by EVOC
Please contact us if you are interested.
Islam & Muslims (Various dates)
‘Promoting and exploring a better understanding of one of Britain's largest religious and most ethnically diverse community.This unique seminar is designed specifically for those who come into contact with Muslims regularly and need to understand their culture and way of life.’ www.meem.biz
Please contact us if you are interested.
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
‘ASIST is a 2-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course aimed at enabling people to spot the risk of suicide and provide immediate help to persons at risk. In the same way that skills are needed for physical first aid, ASIST develops the skills necessary for suicide first aid. It is suitable for anyone, from professionals and volunteers to members of the community. Participants range from those in caring roles to people concerned about family members or friends.’
This course is part of the Choose Life strategy, a national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
There is a waiting list for this training. Please contact us.
SIAA (Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance) have a training programme that includes: communication skills, standing up to power, advocacy dilemmas, equality and diversity, Introduction to the Mental Health Act and Introduction to the Adults with Incapacity Act. www.siaa.org.uk
Please contact us if you are interested.
MindFields College - run a variety of seminars and workshops throughout the year, including:
Understanding and stopping addictive behaviour
How to communicate more effectively
How to lift low self-esteem
Effective anger management
How to deal with difficult people
Dealing with conflict, confrontation and disputes
www.mindfields.org.uk
Please contact us if you are interested.
