Calderdale Help In Bereavement Service
Training
At Chibs we run 2 very high quality training sessions per year (Spring and Autumn) which take place over 2 weekends
The next training session will be 8/9 & 22/23 September 2007 and will be held at
Lawrences Funeral Home Bell Hall Halifax
Aim of the course
To provide the individuals with the skills, information and the confidence to
apply to become voluntary befrienders with the Calderdale Help In Bereavement
Service.
To provide a safe and supportive group in which to explore the subject of grief
and bereavement.
To look at the practical issues of bereavement visiting, and the role of a CHIBS
befriender.
To introduce befrienders to the basic listening and attending skills and to offer
an opportunity to practise these skills.
To introduce befrienders to some basic theories covering loss and bereavement.
To look at the pattern of normal grief and the determinants of the grieving
process.
To have awareness of the differences and potential difficulties when faced with a
sudden or traumatic loss.
To identify when the client may require other assistance or support.
Additionally, Childhood Bereavement Training aims to:-
Enable participants to have some understanding of the effects of bereavement on children and young adults and to discuss skills and strategies in order to work effectively with these children.
Ensure participants have some basic child protection knowledge and are aware of the indicators of abuse.
The course is facilitated by Lynne Swarbrick. Lynne has many years experience in counselling and training both within the health service and in further and adult education. Lynne has been involved with CHIBS for almost twenty years.
Each and every training course is individual and although the above subjects form the 'core' content it is the individual course members who bring there own expertise in the 'living of life' that makes for a unique learning environment.
Ring the office on 01422 347045 or email training@chibs.co.uk for the latest information.
