Three hours awareness training of both victims and perpetrators. Suitable for counsellors, counsellors in training and other professionals. With Gemma Ridge (www.gemmaridge.com).
Date: Saturday 19 January 2018
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Venue: Wellspring House, 78 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW
Cost: £54 if booked by 5 December 2018; £60 if booked after 1 Dec. 10% discount on prices for students or multiple bookings of 3 or more. Please note: only one concession per booking.
Fee is inclusive of VAT, CPD certificate and light refreshments.
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About the workshop
When does teasing become bullying? When does being in love become controlling? When does texting become harassment?
There are different types of domestic abuse, including emotional, psychological, physical, sexual and financial abuse. Many abusers behave in ways that include more than one type of abuse. The boundaries between some of these behaviours are often blurred. This often means it is difficult to work out what constitutes abusive behaviour, and what does not. This can bring up many challenges for the therapist in the counselling room. During the workshop, we will explore working with those that act in an abusive and controlling way, and how to work safely with survivors.
About the trainer
Gemma is an Accredited Psychotherapist, Co-Director at ‘HealthWise Leeds Therapy Centre’, and Training Consultant. She specialises in working with domestic abuse, addiction and adoption. She previously worked with the Probation Service for 12 years as an Accredited Group Facilitator, Accredited Trainer and Treatment Manager. Gemma has experience of working with both perpetrators and victims.
Gemma also works for PAC-UK; a charity that supports people affected by adoption. She previously worked with families who had children removed, a high proportion of these experienced domestic abuse. Gemma now works with the Child & Families team, offering therapeutic support to adoptive parents.
