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SUMMARY:ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Copy
DESCRIPTION:ASISTMonday & Tuesday\, 9.00am – 4.30pm16th January\, 2023 – 17th January\, 2023Donaldson’s School\, Linlithgow \nLivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.   \nASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers\, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.  \nSince its development in 1983\, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice\, and over 1\,000\,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide.   \nLearning goals and objectives  \nOver the course of their two-day workshop\, ASIST participants learn to:  \n\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care\n\nWorkshop features:  \n\nPresentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers\nA scientifically proven intervention model\nPowerful audiovisual learning aids\nGroup discussions\nSkills practice and development\nA balance of challenge and safety\n\nCourse Length: Course is 2 full days. Both days must be attended in full to achieve certification. Payment to secure a place must be made in full and is not returnable\, however the participant attending can be changed. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old  \nCourse Cost: FREE \nLunch is not provided. Please bring lunch as there are limited times during breaks and limited facilities nearby. \nThis event if fully booked\, if you are interested in being added to the mailing list for future ASIST courses then please email training@smilecounselling.org.uk
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-copy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:ASISTMonday & Tuesday\, 9.00am – 4.30pm16th January\, 2023 – 17th January\, 2023Donaldson’s School\, Linlithgow \nLivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.   \nASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers\, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.  \nSince its development in 1983\, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice\, and over 1\,000\,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide.   \nLearning goals and objectives  \nOver the course of their two-day workshop\, ASIST participants learn to:  \n\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care\n\nWorkshop features:  \n\nPresentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers\nA scientifically proven intervention model\nPowerful audiovisual learning aids\nGroup discussions\nSkills practice and development\nA balance of challenge and safety\n\nCourse Length: Course is 2 full days. Both days must be attended in full to achieve certification. Payment to secure a place must be made in full and is not returnable\, however the participant attending can be changed. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old  \nCourse Cost: FREE \nLunch is not provided. Please bring lunch as there are limited times during breaks and limited facilities nearby. \nThis event if fully booked\, if you are interested in being added to the mailing list for future ASIST courses then please email training@smilecounselling.org.uk
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:ASISTMonday & Tuesday\, 9.00am – 4.30pm7th September\, 2022 – 8th September\, 2022Donaldson’s School\, Linlithgow \nLivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.   \nASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers\, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.  \nSince its development in 1983\, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice\, and over 1\,000\,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide.   \nLearning goals and objectives  \nOver the course of their two-day workshop\, ASIST participants learn to:  \n\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care\n\nWorkshop features:  \n\nPresentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers\nA scientifically proven intervention model\nPowerful audiovisual learning aids\nGroup discussions\nSkills practice and development\nA balance of challenge and safety\n\nCourse Length: Course is 2 full days. Both days must be attended in full to achieve certification. Payment to secure a place must be made in full and is not returnable\, however the participant attending can be changed. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old  \nCourse Cost: £210 per person. Lunch is not provided. Please bring lunch as there are limited times during breaks and limited facilities nearby. \nClick here for further information or email us at training@smilecounselling.org.uk \nTo book tickets click here \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:The Kiltwalk - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to take part in this year’s Kiltwalk to raise money for S.M.I.L.E. Counselling?!  \nRegistration is open now! \nhttps://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events \n \nWhen signing up\, remember to include that you are raising money for “S.M.I.L.E. Counselling”!
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/the-kiltwalk-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy\n1 weekend per month. Friday\, 5:00pm – 8:30pm\, Saturday & Sunday\, 9:30am – 6:00pm\nBeginning on: 24th September\, 2022\nFace to face in SMILE Office\, Fairbairn House\, Livingston\n\n \n\n\nWelcome to the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy\, working with Children\, Young People and Adults.  \nS.M.I.L.E. Counselling & Training have set this Diploma with the aim to provide a solid foundation in the integrative approach to counselling practice. The course is based upon the Humanistic\, Person-Centred modality\, recognising the individual strengths and qualities of the therapeutic agreement.  \nThis course is theoretically informed by Person-Centred\, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural theories. There is an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship\, self-awareness\, empowerment of clients\, and awareness of social and cultural contexts as being at the core of therapeutic change. The final module focuses on the competences of therapeutic practice\, working with children and young people. The course is anticipated to be credit rated at SCQF level 10/11.  \nCourse requirements:  \n\n400 taught hours\n100 clinical hours\n20 hours ongoing clinical supervision at a ratio of 1:6\nA minimum of 16 hours personal therapy is suggested\n\nThe Diploma is a part-time programme\, delivered over 2 years. The academic year for the course runs over a 10-month period from September to June\, with breaks in line with the West Lothian Academic calendar.  \nView the further information below. If you have any questions\, please contact: training@smilecounselling.org.uk
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/diploma-in-integrative-counselling-and-psychotherapy/
LOCATION:S.M.I.L.E Counselling\, Fairbairn House\, 6 Fairbairn Place\, Livingston\, West Lothian\, EH54 6TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="S.M.I.L.E":MAILTO:info@smilecounselling.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220918T130000
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SUMMARY:The Kiltwalk - Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to take part in this year’s Kiltwalk to raise money for S.M.I.L.E. Counselling?!  \nRegistration is open now! \nhttps://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events \n \nWhen signing up\, remember to include that you are raising money for “S.M.I.L.E. Counselling”!
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/the-kiltwalk-edinburgh/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220908T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220909T163000
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SUMMARY:ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:ASIST\nThursday & Friday\, 9.00am – 4.30pm\n8th September\, 2022 – 9th September\, 2022\nDonaldson’s School\, Linlithgow \nLivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.   \nASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers\, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.  \nSince its development in 1983\, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice\, and over 1\,000\,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide.   \nLearning goals and objectives  \nOver the course of their two-day workshop\, ASIST participants learn to:  \n\nUnderstand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions\nProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs\nIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it\nAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large\nRecognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care\n\nWorkshop features:  \n\nPresentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers\nA scientifically proven intervention model\nPowerful audiovisual learning aids\nGroup discussions\nSkills practice and development\nA balance of challenge and safety\n\nCourse Length: Course is 2 full days. Both days must be attended in full to achieve certification. Payment to secure a place must be made in full and is not returnable\, however the participant attending can be changed. Minimum age requirement: 18 years old  \nCourse Cost: £210 per person. Lunch is not provided. Please bring lunch as there are limited times during breaks and limited facilities nearby. \nClick here for further information or email us at training@smilecounselling.org.uk \nTo book tickets click here \n \n  \n 
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/asist-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
DESCRIPTION:COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate – Cohort 6\n\nTuesdays\, 5:30pm – 8:30pm\n6th September\, 2022 – 26th September\, 2023\nOnline\, via Zoom\n \n\nSMILE Counselling is a COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland) Validated Training Provider. \n \n\n\nThe course consists of four modules\, each comprising 30 hours of formal instruction. Over the course duration\, these are accumulated to gain the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills. The cost is £280 per Module (£1120 for the whole course including materials\, handbooks and certificate). Payment is due for each module in advance.\n \n\n\nThe four modules each contain elements of skills\, knowledge\, self-awareness and ethics\, which includes an element of self-reflection within a confidential environment. There are four themes associated with the modules:\n\n\nModule One: listening\n\n\nModule Two: responding\n\n\nModule Three: self-reflection\n\n\nModule Four: integration\n \n\n\nThis is an accredited counselling course which\, on completion\, can enhance employment opportunities and open possible further study options.\n \n\n\nParticipants will learn:\nAbout counselling skills and approaches\,\nHow to apply these skills either within the workplace or for personal development\,\nAbout the difference between Counselling as a professional activity and Counselling Skills that could prove valuable for people in a wide variety of occupations.\n\n \n\nFor further information\, https://www.cosca.org.uk/…/Course_Outline_for…\n\n\nFor more information\, email: info@smilecounselling.org.uk
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/cosca-counselling-skills-certificate/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="S.M.I.L.E":MAILTO:info@smilecounselling.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220424T130000
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SUMMARY:The Kiltwalk - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to take part in this year’s Kiltwalk to raise money for S.M.I.L.E. Counselling?!  \nRegistration is open now! \nhttps://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events \n  \nWhen signing up\, remember to include that you are raising money for “S.M.I.L.E. Counselling”!
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/the-kiltwalk-glasgow/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T000000
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SUMMARY:Charity Race Night Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:S.M.I.L.E. Counselling will be holding a Charity Race Night Fundraiser this March! \n \nCalling all businesses before the race!! Would you be willing to sponsor one of our races – this would cost £60 and includes 2 admission tickets for the night. As a thank you\, we will promote your business on our socials. Horses are also for sale for £10. If your horse wins you will receive a bottle of fizz or a box of chocolates.  –  Full payment for sponsorship and horses is due on February 18th\, 2022. \n \nAdmission tickets and any horses left will go on general sale from February 21st\, 2022. Entry for the night costs £5 per person. \n \nPlease contact Sarah\, our marketing & fundraising co-ordinator at sarah@smilecounselling.org.uk for more details.
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/charity-race-night-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220203T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220203T203000
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SUMMARY:Mental Wellbeing and Health (MWAH) Course
DESCRIPTION:Mental Wellbeing and Health (MWAH) course – Thursday evenings from 17:30am – 20:30pm\, 03/02/22 – 24/03/22\n\n \n\n\n(Mental Wellbeing and Health)  \nS.M.I.L.E. Counselling has developed this course with our whole community in mind.  Our aim is to be able to deliver this not only within communities but to professionals and young people in schools.     \nThis will be a 9-module course covering the following topics:   \nPre-Course Module 1 – Safeguarding Level 2 (required to be completed online 7 days prior to beginning the taught element of the course).   \nModule 2 – Wellbeing and Recovery     \nModule 3 – Depression & Mood     \nModule 4 – Suicide Awareness   \nModule 5 – Stress & Anxiety   \nModule 6 – Understanding Young People & Self -harm   \nModule 7 – Child Sexual Exploitation & Online Safety   \nModule 8 – Attachment & Relationships   \nModule 9 – Bereavement & Loss       \n  \nNext Course:  \nThursday evenings\, 17:30 – 20:30 \nStarting on 3rd of February\, 2022 – 24th of March\, 2022 \nWill be delivered remotely\, via Zoom \n   \nThe cost of the full course including the pre-online module\, taught modules\, materials\, handbooks and certificates is £495.  You will be invoiced ahead of the course starting.  \nThis course will be delivered online until social distancing measures are relaxed.   \nYou do not need any formal or previous qualifications to attend.   \nYou can purchase the full course for your company. If you would like to join us on the course\,  please email us requesting an application form at training@smilecounselling.org.uk 
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/mental-wellbeing-and-health-mwah-course/
LOCATION:S.M.I.L.E Counselling\, Fairbairn House\, 6 Fairbairn Place\, Livingston\, West Lothian\, EH54 6TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="S.M.I.L.E":MAILTO:info@smilecounselling.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211225T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220101T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Balloon Race Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to introduce to you our fundraiser\, Virtual Balloon Race\, where everything is real but the balloon!\n\n\nBuy a balloon for £3 and you could win the race.\n\n\nThe race starts on Christmas Day and lasts for 7 days. It uses the real weather to determine the speed and direction of the balloons. You could win £500 or an Apple Ipad. We also\, have local prizes including £100 Amazon Voucher donated by Bridges Properties\, Amazon Fire 7 tablet\, Chocolate Bouquet and Sensory boxes donated by Diversified.\n\n\n \nWhen you buy your balloon\, you can chose your own colour\, design & shape. You can even chose how much helium you want to put into it.\n\n\n \nThis makes a great Christmas Eve present as you can buy a gift code and the recipient can then register it on Christmas eve choosing the colour\, design etc\n\n\n \n \nBUY YOUR BALLOON FOR CHRISTMAS NOW! click this link https://bit.ly/3BX9wKo
URL:https://smilecounselling.org.uk/calendar/virtual-balloon-race-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Remote
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