You are invited to join a group of like minded people to explore and understand what makes you the person you are. By knowing this, you can discover why you talk and listen as you do. This will raise your self awareness and help you to communicate with greater confidence in the future.
Run in Norwich and facilitated by Andrea Rippon, who has over 10 years experience working in this field (including being a Course Director of the Certificate in Counselling Skills at UEA), these courses have a solid theoretical base in the Person Centred Approach. This will give our group both structure and security. They will be serious, and enjoyable. There will be lots of practical exercises where you can learn about counselling skills/theory and you should expect to talk about yourself as well as listen to others.
The courses are useful to anyone: parents, teachers, voluntary sector workers, health professionals and business people too. Past students talk of light bulb moments that can often change their lives. Please note that these courses are not suitable for those wanting to explore deep personal issues, or who may already feel that they are emotionally stretched.
These courses are approved by UEA as
suitable Foundation level courses for those
wanting to apply for the Certificate in
Counselling Skills at UEA. It does not matter what order you take the courses in.
suitable Foundation level courses for those
wanting to apply for the Certificate in
Counselling Skills at UEA. It does not matter what order you take the courses in.
PROGRAMME OF COURSES 2012
New starting dates!
| Introduction to Counselling Theory and Person Centred Practice (Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach) Starting 26 April, 2012 Thursdays: 26 April; 3, 10 May (09.30-13.00) Saturday: 12 May (10.00-17.00) Thursday: 17 May (09.30-13.00) Venue: Norwich Central Baptist Church, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 3AP Cost: £190 (£40 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Enquiries, or to enrol: please email andrea@whoareyounow.co.ukquoting the Course Code:ICT120426 Introduction to Counselling Skills (Listening Skills and Self Awareness) Starting 23 May, 2012 Wednesday: 23 May (10.00-13.00) SUNDAY: 27 May (10.00-16.00) Wednesdays: 30 May; 6 Jun (10.00-13.00) Saturday: 9 Jun (10.00-16.00) Wednesday: 13 Jun (10.00-13.00) Venue: Norwich, to be advised Cost: £270 (£70 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Enquiries, or to enrol: please email andrea@whoareyounow.co.ukquoting the Course Code: ICS120523 Introduction to Counselling Theory and Person Centred Practice (Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach) Starting 20 June, 2012 Wednesdays: 20, 27 Jun; 4 Jul (09.30-13.00) Saturday: 7 Jul (10.00-17.00) Wednesday: 11 Jul (09.30-13.00) Venue: Norwich, to be advised Cost: £210 (£60 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Enquiries, or to enrol: please email andrea@whoareyounow.co.uk quoting the Course Code: ICT120620 Introduction to Counselling Skills (Listening Skills and Self Awareness) Starting 12 September, 2012 Wednesday: 12 September (10.00-13.00) Saturday: 15 September (10.00-16.00) Wednesdays: 19, 26 September; 3, 10, 17, 24 October (10.00-13.00) Venue: Norwich, to be advised Cost: £270 (£70 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Enquiries, or to enrol: please emailandrea@whoareyounow.co.uk quoting the Course Code: ICS120912 Introduction to Counselling Theory and Person Centred Practice (Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach) Starting 7 November, 2012 Wednesdays: 7, 14, 21 Nov (09.30-13.00) Saturday: 24 Nov (10.00-17.00) Wednesday: 28 Nov (09.30-13.00) Venue: Norwich, to be advised Cost: £210 (£60 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Enquiries, or to enrol: please emailandrea@whoareyounow.co.uk quoting the Course Code: ICT121107 |
| Counselling Skills
is
about developing your understanding of
active listening and relating in a way that embodies an attitude of
genuine, non-judgmental understanding. This is in line with Rogers
Person Centred Approach to Counselling. The focus of the course is on
experiential groupwork to help foster the self awareness needed to
develop these essential qualities. It is important to understand that
knowing oneself is a
fundamental aspect of the effective use of counselling skills. You will
be encouraged to reflect on your own experience and listen to others in
a caring, respectful and open manner. Progression: This 25 hour course, along with the 20 hour Introduction to Counselling Theory course, provides a suitable foundation for study at Certificate level (eg. UEA's Certificate in Counselling Skills) Counselling Theory is about exploring the ideas and work of Carl Rogers, who pioneered the person centred approach. This course will give you first hand experience of learning and working in a person-centred environment and provide opportunities for personal development and increased self-awareness. Through exploring his theory behind the concept of personality, and using you own personal experience as a resource, you will learn a great deal about yourself and about how you respond to others. There will be a lot of groupwork, with creative exercises, and an encounter group day. Progression: This 20 hour course, along with the 25 hour Introduction to Counselling Skills course, provides a suitable foundation for study at Certificate level (eg. UEA's Certificate in Counselling Skills) Enquiries, or to enrol: please emailandrea@whoareyounow.co.uk quoting the Course Code. Please note: There is a minimum number of 8 to make these courses viable. If these are not met, the course will be cancelled and you will be offered a place on a future course. Discounts are available for voluntary sector/charitable organisations. Please enquire. |
Counselling Skills for the Helping Professions A one day workshop (10am-4pm) for Therapists, Health Sector Workers, Educationalists, Volunteers, etc. See Active Listening Skills This must be booked by a commissioning client. Cost: £600 per day (Discounts available to Charities/voluntary sector) Enquiries: please email Andrea Rippon |
FEEDBACK
| Introduction to Counselling Skills (25 hours) (Listening Skills and Self Awareness) I will definitely be using (and have already started to use) counselling skills at work. I am now able to provide better emotional support by listening, instead of constantly offering advice. I have also developed in my own confidence and this has impacted across all area of my life. I feel that the course has taken my self awareness and personal development to another level. I feel totally liberated in my thinking. It is already having a direct impact both personally and in my professional role. I am really grateful for the experience and the personal development and growth. I enjoyed the way the tutors made the learning personal and relevant. It was great to be part of a group of people that were so open and real. |
| Introduction to Counselling Theory and Person Centred Practice (20 hours) (Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach) I shall be using aspects of Roger's Personality Theory as a foundation stone when using counselling skills as a member of the pastoral care team at the hospital. I now have a greater understanding of my own background and can recognise the assumptions I have previously made based on my own experience. I found Andrea telling us some personal examples of conditions of worth very useful. In fact, I think the whole explanation(s) of the personality theory was delivered in such a way that I could understand it. It was clear! I didn't feel overloaded and it was perfectly followed by exploring the core conditions in the next session. The tutor enabled me to become more knowledgeable on person-centred counselling but it was her role in facilitating the space and support for the whole group that meant we were more open and trusting with each other and so I could learn from the group's responses as well. Encounter Day was exhausting but exhilarating at the same time. I felt the group was safe environment to explore myself and challenge my perceptions of others. Great variety of exercises to keep me thinking - never boring! Impressed with Andrea's knowledge of theory and her ability to convey it to others. |
 | Certificate in Counselling Skills (120 hours) Client: UEA, Norwich 2000 - 2010 Course Director: Andrea Rippon I just love your passion and enthusiasm for what you teach. You are quite an inspiration. Thank you for reminding me to let my talents shine. Your encouragement to put myself out there will stay with me always. Loved your clarity and straightness You explained things well when I got stuck. Appreciated your flexible approach to group requirements. |
| Counselling Skills for Therapists (6 hrs)
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| Introduction to
Counselling Skills for Doctors (20 hours) Client: Medical Undergraduates (Y4) School of Medicine, Health, Policy and Practice - University of East Anglia Helped me realise/reinforce that giving advice is not the only point of the consultation. The patient’s experience of being heard is as important, if not more so. Also with a medical bent lots of work has been done on how this fosters a good relationship and thus increases compliance. Person centred listening and positive regard provide a good background for treating the patient as a human rather than a disease. It teaches the value of listening. How to be aware of ourselves and how to be more mindful of what we do and say. |
