Qualifications

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Psychology Degree, Bsc (Hons); University of East London.1 year certificate in Rogerian Counselling skills. Hills Rd College, Cambridge.Art Psychotherapy Foundation Year, Goldsmiths College, London.Fundamentals of Trauma; Alison.com30 years of completing annual mandatory training in mental health & elderly care settings including:GDPRSafeguarding AdultsEquality Diversity & InclusivityMental Health First AiderLone workingIn addition (non mandatory):Grassroots Suicide Prevention: on adhoc peer advisory board to help inform service development & delivery.LGBTQIA issues & awareness. Allsorts.Neurodivergent Affirming Practice: THINK Neurodivergent UKNature Facilitation Training : Change in Nature, at Hawkwood Agricultural College, Stroud.Introduction to Social & Therapeutic Horticulture : Thrive.org. Centre for Ecotherapy, Stanmer Organics, Brighton.CELTA (Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages), International House, BarcelonaCPD module; 'Griefwork in Community' Sacred Circle CIC
Mindful Self Compassion course based on the original Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course; Sussex Mindfulness Centre ALSO:: in process of completing final module of City & Guilds Education & Training course (18 week 'EaT'/'PTLLS' Adult teacher trainer course).Future training/involvement: in preliminary discussions with union re how menopause can be better supported in the workplace.Please see 'About me' blog section re personal retreats & other related work & life experience. 




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