3 day training course, 22 February, 6-7th March, 2012, Dublin
The learning outcomes for the practitioners who attend the training are:
• Effective engagement with parents
• Recognise early signs of relationship stress/distress
• Understand couple and family relationships better
• Use a brief intervention model across a wide range of family issues
• Use time skillfully within routine practice
• Encourage self help and offer support
• Make a relevant referral when necessary
• Develop their own supportive networks
• Clear about personal & professional boundaries
These learning outcomes will support the strategy’s aims in the following
ways :
• It will increase the participants knowledge about Family well being and
help them to listen without feeling overwhelmed
• It will help raise awareness of issues associated with family diversity
and so create increased sensitivity to the needs of families .
