I am passionate about expanding my learning, so I attend workshops, conferences and courses regularly to grow, update and improve myself. Below you’ll find some information about my Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Here is a selection –
| Course Title | Provider |
|---|---|
| Creative work | Cruse |
| Suicide | Cruse |
| Dream Work | Matthew Harwood |
| Working short term | June Hall |
| Working with Trauma | Kim Etherington |
| Motivational Interviewing | SGDAS |
| Working with Anger | Jill Gabriel |
| EFT | Lou Lachman |
| Different approaches of working with Trauma | SW Trauma Society |
| Introduction to Freedom Programe | Survive |
| Introduction to Freedom Programme | South Glos Council |
| Child Sexual Abuse | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Hope for Healing | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Dissociation and DID | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Working with DID in Clinical Practice | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Trauma, dissociation and Recovery | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Working with Relationship Trauma | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Suicide and Self Harm | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
| Working with Trauma and Dissociation | N Science UK |
| Mental Health and the Body: Treating Trauma | Carolyn Spring, PODS |
I have also set up a peer supervision group in conjunction with my fellow counsellors, and we meet on a monthly basis. This collaborative endeavor serves as an invaluable platform for me to actively engage with my professional peers, facilitating an environment where we can collectively contribute to one another’s growth and development.
Our regular meetings provide an invaluable space for me to gain fresh insights and maintain objectivity in my counselling practice. It allows me to share my experiences and challenges openly, inviting constructive feedback from my trusted colleagues. By doing so, I can refine and enhance my counselling skills and techniques, ensuring that I provide the best possible support to my clients.
Furthermore, the peer supervision group bolsters my ability to address complex issues encountered in my work. Through open and candid discussions, we collectively brainstorm and develop creative solutions, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving. This collaborative support network not only helps me grow as a counsellor but also ensures that I maintain the highest standards of care and professionalism in my field.
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.
A quote by Aldous Huxley