If you have completed parts 1-3 of our 'Skills for Local People' basic conflict resolution training and can commit to volunteering with Conflict and Change, you can take part in the course below:
Advanced Interpersonal and Mediation Skills
A 4-day course which builds on the learning already gained to support you to:
- Understand and use the mediation process
- Develop deeper self-awareness of your habits and roles when you are a third party dealing with conflict
- Deepen your understanding of using conflict resolution tools and your confidence to use them through practice and feedback
Next Dates: TBA
Once you have completed the Advanced Interpersonal and Mediation Skills course, you are eligible to take part in both of the following courses:
Training for Trainers
An intense 3 day course which builds on the conflict resolution, communication and mediation skills learned previously. By the end participants will:
- Understand and be able to use a range of training tools (including role play and drama)
- Be able to use their listening, summarising, reframing and affirming skills to constructively work with a group of people
- Be able to design a participatory training session focussed on conflict resolution and communication
- Be able to work constructively with a co-trainer
Next Dates: July 6th, 7th and 14th 2012
Facilitation Skills
A 1 day course which builds on previous learning to develop the skills to support our Community Conversations work. By the end of the course participants will:
- Understand the role and skills of a facilitator
- Understand the process we use to hold community dialogue
- Be able to use key communication skills to positively work with groups of people in the community
- Have developed strategies for dealing with challenges in community dialogue settings
Next Dates: TBA
