WHO ARE THE COURSE FACILITATORS

The course facilitators are Pat Shea-Halson and Jackie Raven. Pat has a proven record in achieving high levels of success working with children; she works as an integrative Psychotherapist and has a lot of experience working with children and young adults. Pat has many years experience of facilitating courses, she is the Director of the Centre for Personal Development and Lectures in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She creates a relaxed atmosphere, and through her warm, friendly approach, encourages group participation and interaction. Jackie Raven works as a Psychotherapist. She also Lectures in Counselling & Psychotherapy. She has a lot of experience working as a Child and Family Therapist. She has a warm, friendly approach to teaching and always makes the sessions informative and enjoyable. She is an excellent facilitator and has extensive experience in effective communication. Pat and Jackie's teaching style has been described as dynamic.

ASSIGNMENTS

Participants will be assessed during the course. Participants will be given a marking sheet with the Assignment Criteria for each Assignment. The Course Tutor will give participants the information needed to complete the course work. Additional support will be provided to help participants organize and structure their course work.

ASSIGNMENTS REFERRED

If the participant is referred on an Assignment, they will be given written feedback on the marking sheet, stating the reasons why the Assignment has been referred. The participant will then be given a submission date to re-submit the Assignment.  We will endeavour to support students with their written work and Assignments.

STUDENTS LEARNING JOURNAL

Participants are requested to keep a Learning Journal. During the course participants will write in the Journal reflecting upon their thoughts and feelings during each module. This will give participants an opportunity to look at the ways in which they are reflecting upon their self-awareness and personal growth and development. The Learning Journal will also reflect the learning process and acknowledge the participant's integration of the skills learnt during the course.

MONITORING LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN JOURNAL

Participants will also identify learning objective in their Journal and monitor the ways in which they achieve their learning outcomes during the course. They will also document the ways in which they are applying their skills, and developing their

Self-awareness. The Journal will also assist with their professional development.

REVIEW PARTNERS

Participants will have a Review Partner; this is similar to a Study Buddy and part of the course criteria. They are required to meet on a monthly basis. The aim of the Review Partner is to enable them to review the course, their aims, objectives, and skills, together in a supportive and encouraging way.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The Course is accredited with the (AAMCC) the Association for Accrediting and Moderating Counselling Courses. The External Moderator will evaluate and moderate the course work to ensure it meets the required standard.

MODERATION OF COURSE

The date for the Moderation will be given to students to submit work. All of the course work needs to be submitted on this date. The Moderator will provide a Written Report which will be given to the participants to keep in their Personal and Professional Record of Achievement.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEARNING

Although responsibility for learning lies with the individual, continuous reflection upon learning experiences will be encouraged through the use of the Learning Journal. The Centre for Personal Development will endeavour to develop an atmosphere where each person feels secure enough to engage in learning experiences, which are both personally and professionally challenging and meaningful.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

The course is designed to encourage personal growth and self-awareness through its experiential approach; and through personal development exercises in small groups, within the large group and one-to-one exercises.

HOME STUDY

During the course home study and reading will form an important part of the course. 

Participant needs to put at least 4 hours a week aside for home study. The Course Tutors will also provide articles to read and suggest course books and other articles to be obtained by the participants.

WHAT ARE YOU AWARDED AT THE END OF THE COURSE?

On completion of course and for fulfilling the course criteria participants will be presented with the following Award: Diploma in Creative Therapy With Children and Young Adults.

DATE, FEES, TIMES, VENUE?

The course is run over a period of 4 weekends. From 9.30 to 4.30. The course begins on

24/24^th September 2005  at the Centre for Personal Development, 1, Maryland Street which is situated on the corner of Maryland and Hope Street in Liverpool City centre. The course fee is: £1,000 + £175 VAT = £1,175 To secure your place on the course please return the Enrolment Form and send a non-refundable deposit of £235 You can pay your course fee in full or in instalments. To enable participants to have access to the course the fee can be paid in SEVEN instalments one payment of £142.90 and six payments of £142.85. This will result in the total payment of, £1,235. This will be processed with a Direct Debit.

INFORMATION ON PAYING COURSE FEES IN INSTALLMENTS

VIA STANDING ORDER

£235    Deposit with Application Form (Non refundable)

£142.90              29th AUG     2005

£142.85   29th SEPT    2005

£142.85   29th OCT     2005

£142.85   29th NOV     2005

£142.85   29th DEC     2005

£142.85   29th JAN      2006

£142.85   29th FEB      2006

This will result in the payment total of £1,235. This will be processed with a Direct Debit.

The above course fees must be paid before the course concludes. Because we make these payment concessions, and agree to a payment contract plan the course fees need to be paid on the agreed dates. If you break your payment agreement you will need to pay your course fees in full. If you leave the course before completion you will be expected to pay your course fees in full.

CENTRE'S LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The Centre for Personal Development has a wonderful, relaxed, tranquil, learning environment. The rooms are all painted in beautiful pastel colours. It is a pleasure to work in. We also have a beautiful walled garden, which encompasses the Centre for Personal Development. The courses are taught by talented, friendly tutors. They are facilitated in a structured, yet informal manner. We believe in having fun and making the learning process an enjoyable experience. This makes the learning process a pleasurable experience enabling participants to absorb information and integrate and maintain the knowledge taught on the course. The Centre's learning environment has been specifically designed to accelerate the learning process. This is evident from the positive feedback from participants on all courses.

WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

This course has been specifically designed in an interactive style. This style has been chosen because it provides excellent ways of working effectively with children and young adults. We will also introduce you to our accelerated learning programme and motivational learning techniques which will help you to learn and maintain the information learnt during the course. The course will help participants to gain a better understanding of the skills necessary to work in a therapeutic, creative manner with children and young adults. We believe that the learning environment is just as important to adults as it is to children and we therefore ensure that we provide an opportunity to learn, have fun, and engage in a rich, meaningful learning experience. The Course Tutors will demonstrate how to use these techniques to work effectively with children and young adults.

WHAT MAKES THIS CENTRE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS?

We have been described as the best training establishment in the North West. We have won awards for our courses and this year 87 of our students were nominated for Awards with (NIACE) National Institute for Adult Continuing Education, and they received Certificates in recognition of the work they have completed. There was also ten NIACE Group Awards presented to the students on the counselling courses last year and 4 this year. We pride ourselves on providing the best courses, the best Course Tutors and the best learning environment

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE SO SPECIAL?

The course is unique. It is student-centred and it is an enjoyable experience. Studies have shown the more enjoyable the learning process, the easier it is to learn. No other course offers this blend of theory, skills, personal growth and professional development. Here at the Centre for Personal Development the staff and students work together in a warm, friendly, collaborative relationship. This is a first class course. This is the only course in the country which uses the unique learning techniques provided by the Centre for Personal Development. We use accelerated learning techniques to help the participant retain the knowledge taught on the course. We also use motivational learning techniques to help participants to enjoy the learning process and integrated the learning process in a more pleasant manner.

OUR BEAUTIFUL SECRET GARDEN!

We have a beautiful, tranquil garden, which is full of tress, roses, daffodils, bluebells, and an array of different shrubs and flowers. It is a pleasure to sit in; you can drink your coffee with your colleagues in a beautiful, peaceful setting. When the weather is warm, staff and students often choose to have picnic, or lunch in the garden. It is a stunning oasis, and it is an amazing setting in which to chill and relax.

DIRECTIONS TO THE CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Centre for Personal Development is situated in Liverpool City centre.

Opposite the Philharmonic Hall, on the corner of Hope Street is the Philharmonic Pub. If you have the pub on your left, walk about 20 yards and you will be at Blakes Wine Bar, walk another 20 yards and the first left is Maryland Street. We are No 1 Maryland Street, the door is first right as you enter Maryland Street. We look forward to welcoming you.

PLACES ARE LIMITED ON THIS COURSE

This is the only course of its kind in the country. Because this is a unique course there is a high demand for it. If you would like to enrol on this course, call Phil or Ann Maire on 0151 708 0788. We look forward to hearing from you.

You will be required to obtain a full police check to ascertain suitability to work with children. The fee for this at the moment is £45. This fee will be required on this first session; it is separate from the course fees. I agree to a full police check and to pay the required fee.  [] Yes