Are you committed and passionate about providing the best possible services for women and children surviving violence?

Then this accredited training course is for you!

About the course

Counselling and Therapeutic Interventions for Working with Women Overcoming Experiences of Violence: A Multicultural and Feminist Approach

This course has developed out of Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) 12 years’ experience of training women who work with survivors of violence. This programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues involved in working with women to aid recovery from experiences of gendered violence

This accredited course is informed by WGN’s feminist philosophy and will give participants the space to explore the power relationships inherent in gendered violence and the context in which it takes place; understand the multi-faceted approaches to healing and recovery used by women across continents and through time; dispel the myths surrounding gendered violence; and provide an opportunity to develop and enhance skills and approaches used to support women who have experienced violence.

More details about course content can be found in the course outline (Word, 101 KB)

The course is accredited by Open College Network London Region (OCNLR). Successful completion of the course (including course work) will result in 4 credits at level 3 (equivalent to an ‘A’ Level).

Dates

The training will take place weekly on Fridays, from 10am to 4.30pm, from February to July 2012. 90% attendance is essential in order to gain accreditation

Training dates: 3, 10 and 17 February, 2, 9 16, and 23 March, 20 and 27 April, 11 and 18 May and 1, 8 and 22 June 2012

Assessment dates: 29 June and 6 July 2012

Cost

The course and accreditation is free to all organisations funded under London Councils specifications 43, 59, 60, 61 & 63, 62, 65, 69, 70 and 72.

For all other organisations, the course is free, but there will be a charge for accreditation. Please contact IsabelM@wrc.org.uk for more details.

Application criteria

You MUST meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this course:

• You can attend ALL of the training and assessment dates
• You have the support of your organisation in attending and completing course work

Application Process

Complete this application form (Word, 1MB) and return it to IsabelM@wrc.org.uk

The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended until all places are filled

Interviews

If your written application is successful, you will be invited to an interview. These will be taking place throughout November and December 2011.

Any questions?

For further information, please contact Isabel Rodriguez Mora at IsabelM@wrc.org.uk or on 020 7324 3047