Counselling Skills

February 25th, 2010

Not everybody wants or needs to become a counsellor but lots of people need counselling skills in their work with young people. Professionals already have skills: this course will be an opportunity to develop those skills, understand some theory, try out different approaches and develop the confidence to go a little bit further in conversations with young people without feeling overwhelmed. We will think together about some of the unspoken communication between people, the things not said, the feelings buried or disguised. Although there will be some theoretical input, the emphasis of the day will be practical and experiential. We will share ideas, experiences and learn together.

The day will be of particular interest to professionals working with young people in education, health, social services or other professional contexts.
The workshop will be led by Nick Luxmoore. Nick has worked with young people and staff in Oxfordshire for 30 years as a school counsellor, youth worker, teacher and psychotherapist. He currently works as a counsellor with students and staff at King Alfred’s College, Wantage. He is the author of ‘Listening to young people in school, youth work and counselling’ (Jessica Kingsley 2000), ‘Working with anger and young people’ (Jessica Kingsley 2006), ‘Feeling like Crap: Young People and the Meaning of Self Esteem’ (Jessica Kingsley 2008) and ‘Young People In Love and In Hate’ (Jessica Kingsley 2009).

The cost of the workshop is £115 per person (includes lunch, coffee etc). For applications received by 31 January 2010, the cost will be £95. To book a place, fill in and return the tear-off slip as soon as possible. For further information, contact Kate Baker on 01235 225774 or email trainingschool@kingalfreds.oxon.sch.uk

Accompanying documents available for download:: Counselling Skills Flyer - 25 February 2010 (.pdf)