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Counselling Skills

• Explore self-understanding
• Understand counselling theory
• Improve personal well-being

Details:

• Date: 6^th Feb 2023
• Time:  2pm – 4pm
• Link to booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/511512937967
• Location: Online
• Contact details: Please email : priya.shah@gamcare.org.uk, or call 07957 161 207

Currently over 0.5% of our population are considered problem gamblers and 7% of the population of the UK are negatively affected by gambling, which is one in 12 people either directly or indirectly affected by gambling-related harms.

The subject of gambling and its associated harms is currently a topic of great discussion at this time and is acknowledged by experts as a serious health issue, with far reaching consequences. It negatively affects finances, mental health and relationships, not just for the gambler but for the those around them.

This free CPD accredited webinar aims to help make problem gambling more identifiable for practitioners and volunteers working with women, men and young people in both generic and gender specific services

If you would like to know about the subject of gambling and its associated harms, please join this FREE 90-minute CPD accredited webinar

In this session you will have the opportunity to discuss these issues and: 

• Gain an understanding of problem gambling issues
• Learn about the impacts and risks of problem gambling. 
• Increase your confidence to discuss the subject of problem gambling. 
• Gain vital knowledge about screening tools and referral pathways for support and treatment. 

Government Exchange would like to invite you and colleagues to join upcoming “Virtual” Open Course Workshop on Essential Writing Skills which will take place on Wednesday 25th January 2023.

Working in the public sector requires you to write for a diverse range of people, both internal and external stakeholders. The objective of this course is to understand and practise all the key skills for successful written communication in the Civil Service and beyond.

Learning outcomes

• Learn and practise some useful structural frameworks for writing persuasive English
• Learn and practise how to structure a proposal or argument most effectively
• Understand the importance of clarity, plain English, how to avoid jargon and how to be helpful in your writing, and apply it in practice sessions
• Understand and practise the key principles of how to summarise effectively

Standard Fee and Group Bursary:

The successful transition to our new interactve “Virtual” platform for all our courses means we can now pass on savings to our learners. The rate for virtual workshops is £570 + VAT per place 

If you would like to join the Essential Writing Skills Workshop – please click on link for registration form.  LINK

For information on Special Bursary for individual and group applications, please call 020 3137 8632 or email enquiry@governmentexchange.co.uk  

Please feel free to circulate this information on to any relevant colleagues, and do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to register or require any assistance.

Upcoming courses for 2023

Writing a Strategy – 20/01/2023

Essential Writing Skills For The Public Sector – 25/01/2023

Policy (1) & Policy (2) – 30/01/2022 – 31/01/2023 

A Guide to Strategic Thinking – 31/01/2023

Stakeholder Management For The Public Sector – 09/02/2023

Parliamentary Process – 27/02/2023

Submissions & Briefings – 02/03/2023

Parliamentary Questions – 09/03/2023

Intro to Parliamentary Select Committee – 10/03/2023

Policy Masterclass – 15/03/2023 – 16/03/2023

Our Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) is the perfect first step on your British Sign Language BSL journey.

The Introduction to British Sign Language course is designed for individuals who want to gain a foundation in BSL and learn about the deaf community. This is ideal for anyone who is curious to learn, as well as those who have a family member, student, colleague or customer who is deaf.

Our Introduction to BSL course is 10 weeks in length. Perfect for those who want to take their first steps to learning BSL without committing to a long term course. This course gives you a great foundation to move onto Level 1, as its content is modelled on Unit 101 of the Signature Level 1 specifications.

• Location: Sands End Arts & Community Centre Peterborough Rd, London SW6 3EZ
• Start Date: January 2023
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Day/Time: Tuesdays 6.00pm – 7.30pm
• Cost:£75
• Entry Requirements: None
• Application Deadline: December 2022

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