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Category – ACC and Networks Title Organisation Location Date Other Info
ACC National Resourcing Pastoral Care Course ACC/PCUK Online Commencing Thursday, 21 January 2021 for 10 weeks from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Cost is £75 for members and non-members This 10-session, trainer led course is available through our regional training scheme and is suitable for SOME who are called into pastoral care, as well as the FEW who are called through leadership, training or specialist roles to resource the ALL and the SOME. The course aims to help develop a fuller understanding of, and skills in, pastoral care. It covers: a Christian perspective of pastoral care, human need, the caring relationship, listening skills, safe practice, other resources and reflective practice. A certificate of attendance is given upon completion of the 20 hours training and the additional 20 hours reflective practice elements. All attendees will receive a certificate at the end of the course. To book your place, please scroll to the bottom of the page.
ACC National How to Support Children and Young People in a pandemic ACC Zoom meeting Friday, 5 February, 2021 • Gain an understanding of how loss affects CYP
• Increase confidence in how to support CYP and when to signpost
• Increase awareness of tools & resources available
• Develop greater knowledge of the impact on self
for further information Click here. To book your place scroll down to the bottom of the page
ACC National Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Therapy with a Christian Focus ACC Zoom meeting Workshop Session 1: Wed 24 Feb 3.00pm 8.00pm, Workshop Session 2 Sat 17 April 10.00am 3.30pm These 2 workshop sessions are primarily aimed at participants new to IFS – both Counsellors and Pastoral Assistants and other related professions are welcome. You are invited to experience an introduction to one of the fastest growing evidenced-based therapies in our field at this time. For further information click here To book your place scroll down to the bottom of the page
ACC National Peer Development Groups ACC Zoom meeting Mondays or Wednesdays throughout Jan – March 2021 Are you an experienced therapist wanting to explore counselling approaches, theories and practice in the context of your faith? Following the success of the inaugural peer development group in 2020, we are planning to host two peer development groups starting in January 2021. The groups will run over six sessions fortnightly – one on a Monday evening and the other on a Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.00 pm (dates on the leaflet). The groups are intended for experienced practitioners who are interested in sharing ideas and exploring together knowledge and experiences, who are comfortable participating in a group process that encourages depth in respectful questioning and challenge. Hopefully those that participate will experience personal, spiritual and professional growth. For further information click here. All the peer groups have now started, if you wish to be put on a waiting list for the next events please email ‘office@acc-uk.org:mailto:office@acc-uk.org)
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ACC Affiliate Event- Online Introduction to the Enneagram CCTS Via Zoom Thursday, 28 & Friday, 29 January 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 For more information on the course and to book, please click here
ACC Affiliate Event- Online Sex/Porn Addiction and Pastoral Care Peter Watts Counselling Via Zoom Friday, 29 January 2021, 10:00 – 13.00 A one-day conference addressing the pastoral issues faced by ministers and church leaders helping those struggling with sexual addition. Prices are: Early Bird is £54.49 which includes a fee of £4.49. This ends 11 January 2021. General Admission is £70.66 which includes a fee of £5.66. For more information on the conference and to purchase a ticket please click here
ACC Affiliate Event- Online The MORE Course Still the Hunger Via Zoom Friday, 5 & Saturday, 6 February 2021, 10:00 – 16:00 This is a two-day workshop on understanding complex mental conditions. For further information and to book, click here: Please note that tickets are still available even if the booking system is saying otherwise.
ACC Affiliate Event- Harrogate Intro to Sand Tray with Helen Vipan Wellspring Therapy & Training Wellspring House, 78 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7LW Saturday, 6 February 2021 from 9.30am – 4.30pm (6 hours of CPD) A workshop for counsellors and psychotherapists (or counsellors in training) working primarily with adults. Cost: £95. Early bird price: £85 if booked & paid for by 6 January 2021. Prices are inclusive of VAT, CPD certificate and light refreshments (no lunch provided). 10% discount for students or group bookings of 3 or more. Please note: only one concession per booking. Further information and to book, click here
ACC Affiliate Event- Online The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Adult Survivors CCTS Via Zoom Friday, 26 February 2021, 10:00 – 16:00 For more information on the course and to book, please click here
ACC Affiliate Event- Online Introduction to the Enneagram CCTS Via Zoom Saturday, 20 March 2021, 10:00 – 16:00 For more information on the course and to book, please click here
ACC Affiliate Event – Online Rewind Trauma Therapy CCTS Via Zoom Friday, April 16, 2021, 10:00 – 16:00 The Rewind Technique is an exposure technique that allows clients to process intrusive thoughts and images without having to verbalise any information about the trauma to the therapist. Further information & to purchase a ticket, click here
Category – Non-ACC Title Organisation Location Date Other info
Janina Fisher Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 Course. PESI Live Online Ongoing PESI say of this training “If you’re ready to become a true expert in the field of trauma treatment and master neurobiologically informed treatments that will heal trauma, save marriages and families, and help clients take back their lives, then enrol today”. To find out more click on this weblink http://bit.ly/ACC15JF. ACC members get a 15% discount using Code ACC15OFF.
PESI Live on line courses available PESI Live Online Ongoing PESI UK are offering ACC members a range of discounted training on their counselling training courses http://bit.ly/PESI_LiveEvents. ACC members get a 10% discount when using code ACC10 (some restrictions apply) (bar AEDP Immersion).
Marriage Care Diploma in Relationship Counselling Marriage Care Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ Training weekends start in September see leaflet for information Marriage Care’s Diploma in Relationship Counselling will train you to counsel couples using an attachment & Emotionally Focused Therapy approach & will provide you with a 70 hour placement to put your skills into practice. After completing the training it is hoped that you will continue with us benefiting from ongoing CPD, training opportunities & further support. For further information click here
Training Professional Certificate in Pastoral Supervision The Institute of Pastoral Counselling & Supervision in association with Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute Please check their website for updates on location There are six, 2-day workshops delivered over one year from January – July 2021 These courses are designed for: those engaged in pastoral and ministerial work in your context; you have supervisory responsibilities within your setting where you can practise and apply your learning or you comply with your professional Code of Ethics. Free online taster days are available. For further information please click here

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