This course will teach delegates how to incorporate Strengths-Based values and principles into their work; it will enable them to recognise, and build on, the strengths of the people they work with. The course will help delegates to develop practical next steps to make existing processes and practice more Strengths-Based. The session will also look at common misconceptions about the approach and how to challenge and overcome them.
Who is this course for?
- Frontline homelessness workers with basic or limited knowledge of Strengths-Based Practice.
- Frontline homelessness workers with little experience in the field
- Staff from other sectors who have direct client contact
- Organisations who are not yet, or are in the early stages of, working in a Strengths-Based way.
What will you learn?
The course will cover:
- What Strengths-Based practice is
- How to recognise deficit based practice
- How to identify strengths of the people you work with
- How to implement elements of Strengths-Based Practice in your service
- How Strengths-Based approaches interact with other practices and processes.
Delegates will receive a copy of the presentation and a further reading list.
Duration
9.30am-4.00pm
Sessions are not recorded. Slides will be sent electronically.
Cost
Member rate: £131 per person
Non-Member rate: £173 per person
Bookings
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.
If you are booking training places for 3 or more people an invoice can be raised, please email Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk with the names and email addresses of the delegates you wish to book.
Cancellation policy
Please find our cancellation policy for public online delivered training here
Bookings for larger groups
This course can be booked by staff teams of up to 20 people on dates that are convenient for your organisation. It can be delivered either through live interactive sessions online or in person.
Please contact James.Cuming@homelesslink.org.uk or telephone James on 07375 042 815 for more information. Prices are from £1,040 for up to 20 staff members.