These workshops explore how far service providers can create the right conditions for service users, staff and managers to build the principles of advocacy into their activities-root and branch!
What are they?
A set of 5 one day workshops which can be attended as stand-alone sessions or as a staff development programme.
Who are they for?
Managers and staff who provide support services for people who have a learning disability, physical disability or mental health problem. The workshops are equally relevant for self-advocates who want to take more control of the services they use.
Advocacy In Context
- What Advocacy is
- What Advocacy does
- Self Advocacy
Citizen Advocacy
Formal Advocacy
Advocacy In Action
- Person-centred planning
- Support Circles
- Mapping
- Community Building
Advocacy At Work
- Staff as advocates
- Working with independent advocates
- Creative supervision and team building
Advocacy And Conflict
- Modelling
- Mentoring
- Trouble-shooting
Advocacy As Strategy
- Managing essential organisational change
- Monitoring quality
- Money Matters
How much does it cost?
Each 1 day workshop will be held at our seminar room in Bishop's Stortford, Herts. The price includes training materials, buffet lunch and a certificate of attendance. Limited number of free places if you are unwaged!
For further information and prices for this workshop series and other realife training events please contact us. |
