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This is a one-day workshop on the psychological make-up of today’s adolescent and the appropriate theoretical approaches, relevant skills and personal development required by those who work with this fascinating age-group
This workshop enables participants to be more present, more communication-savvy and thereby more effective when working with adolescents.
This course if suitable for any professional working with adolescents either directly or indirectly. This course would also be suitable for parents looking to gain insights in how to improve understanding of and communication with adolescents.
New insights will be offered on what is increasingly becoming a problem area in our society, i.e. the cultural difference between today’s adolescents and those who work with them in terms of technology, alcohol and drug availability and abuse....and communication.
The workshop’s main theme “Working with Adolescents” is addressed through the separate and combined lens of increased personal awareness, theoretical insight and skills including non-confrontational communication skills.
DURATION: 1 Day START DATE: TBC
TIMETABLE: Saturday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
AWARD: PCI College Certificate of Attendance
VENUE: Live-Classroom
In compliance with COVID-19, the classes will be delivered as live online lessons via Microsoft Teams, which is a platform built on Office 365. It is a secure platform and follows the compliance capabilities.
COURSE CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
New insight is offered on what is increasingly becoming a problem area in our society, i.e. the cultural difference between today’s adolescents and their parents in terms of technology, alcohol and drug availability and abuse....and communication
The workshops main theme “Working with Adolescents” is addressed through the separate and combined lens of Theoretical insight, skills, mindfulness and communication.
ELIGIBILITY
This workshop is recommended for teachers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, social workers, social care workers, psychologists and counsellors & psychotherapists, others working with adolescents and students currently in professional training.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are required to satisfy the English language requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English and who are presenting qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate may satisfy the requirement through the completion of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or equivalent, on the basis that they obtain a minimum band score of 6, which denotes a very good skill level of English. It should be noted that these are the minimum requirements in English and PCI College may set higher requirements in each case.
IT SKILLS: students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course
Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on the application.
FEES
Full Price: £90
PCI College Graduate & Student*: £75
*PCI College Student rate applies to BSc Degree and Postgraduate students only
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are invited to book online using the book now. Applications must be accompanied by the payment of the full course fee. Applicants are entitled to a refund if they decide to cancel within 14 days of receipt of their booking, and didn't participate on the course. Please note that the name used on your application needs to be the same name that you have on your passport.
Fees are non-refundable in all personal circumstances. The College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that the class does not proceed.
For more information, please visit our full Terms & Conditions page.