Compassion In The Face Of Challenging Behaviour

Targeted at Any member but may be of particular interest to members working in social work, community development, youth work, residential care and to members of UNISON self organised groups
Duration 1 day

This course is part of UNISON’s Continuing Professional Development Programme

This workshop will engage participants in a series of practical exercises interspersed with the sharing ways of making sense of experiences, and exploring how to take action based on clarity and compassion

What you and your Union can gain from the course:

A chance to explore issues such as
• how oppressive and discriminatory systems operate
• the development of skills and strategies for intervention which are safe, non-threatening and respectful
• whether hierarchies of oppression really exist

Tutor: Dugald McCullough, Open University

Date Friday 4th April 2008
Location UNISON Office, Belfast

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270150

To register your interest download an application form here or

Apply Online:
Lifelong Learning Application Form