I have a wealth of front-line experience and continue to work part time for agencies such as the Probation Service and domestic abuse charities to ensure my training reflects the realities of professional practice. I am also an associate trainer for CAADA and Research in Practice. I am a trustee for Devon Rape Crisis. Training packages can be tailored to your needs or see my website for planned co
urses. A variety of training packages are available on the following topics (see my website for a fuller list):
Identifying Risk in Domestic Abuse (incl. utilising CAADA DASH RIC & MARAC). It Happens Here Too: Domestic Abuse Within LGBT Relationships. Motivational Interviewing in Domestic Abuse Interventions. Proactive Equality: Engaging Harder To Reach Victims of Domestic Abuse. Too Much, Too Young: The Impact of Domestic Abuse On Children. Why Do They Do That?: Exploring & Tackling Perpetrator Behaviour. Why Doesn't She Leave?: Understanding Intimate Partner Abuse. Working With Adolescents Affected By Domestic Abuse. Working With Male Victims of Domestic Abuse. LGBT/Heterosexism Awareness Training: Improving Understanding & Working Practice. A Stages of Change Approach To Working With Clients. Motivational Interviewing Training: Basic, Intermediate or Advanced. Drowning Sorrows: Understanding Links Between Domestic Abuse & Substance Use. Relapse Prevention. The Impacts of Alcohol & Safer Drinking. Understanding Substance Use Amongst Young People. Working With Clients That Misuse Substances. Child Protection Training. Case Management Skills: Ensuring Consistency, Confidence & Accountability. Client Engagement Skills. Keeping Yourself Safe: Personal Boundaries, Information Sharing & Confidentiality,
Key Skills For Social Care Professionals. I have also written group work programmes for a number of organisations and can work with you to develop appropriate interventions for your client group.
