Managing the Secondary Effects of Working with Violence Against Women and Girls
Course
description
This course is designed to help
professionals understand and identify the dynamics and
psychological issues arising from work with victims of violence.
Support is given to address the issues with the client and to
promote strategies for self-care, highlighting the appropriate use
of supervision and debriefing. It provides an opportunity to
recognise and celebrate achievements and reflect on challenges met
at a personal and professional level.
Learning
objectives
- To develop a framework for understanding the impact of working
with victims of abuse on the worker
- To practise self-care strategies when issues arise from
supporting victims
- To develop insights into the dynamics of working relationships
between victims and front line staff
- To reflect on achievements and goals
- To enhance skills to promote health and well-being at
work.
Who should
attend?
Staff from front line services who
want to develop strategies for promoting self-care and good working
relationships.
Please contact Sophie
Taylor - sophie.taylor@avaproject.org.uk
- the Training & Events Co-ordinator, for information and price
quotes.
