In this workshop, participants will learn to appreciate and manage resistance in working with clients in a family service center context. Examples will be provided specific to working with parents and adolescents during first session, and engaging adolescents who do not want to talk to you but are mandated to attend sessions with you.
Demonstration interviews and/or video recordings will be used to highlight principles for dealing with resistance. Participants will be introduced to the idea of goal creating language and techniques and how to manage “I Don’t Know” responses.
This workshop is suitable for Social Workers, Counselors and Youth Workers working in a family service center setting and/or managing YouthGo!, GP, ESU or youth-mandated cases. Anyone who works with youths in other settings will also benefit from this training.
3 full days, 9.30am - 5.30pm
21 hours
COURSE CONTENT
Participants will be introduced to the ideas of where resistance is coming from, how it is maintained and what could we do about it.
Chan Earng Han holds a Master of Social Science (Counselling) from Edith Cowan University (Australia) and a Master in Counselling from Sioux Falls Seminary (United States of America).
He is a well sought-after Trainer cum Counsellor. His passion in working with youth led him to attain his Graduate Diploma in Youth Work from Edith Cowan University (Australia).
He currently specialises in counselling young people and families who have committed petty crimes, struggled with sexuality and mental health issues including having suicidal thoughts & intent.
Earng Han is also trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and he utilises Systemic lens in conceptualising problems faced by individuals and families.
NCSS member agencies staff and qualified volunteers are eligible to apply for VCF Funding.
PCG (formerly VCF) pre-approved funding at 45% per pax for Singaporean/PR staff of Social Service Organisations.
Course title: Appreciating Resistance 2023
Ref No: PAS00002951
End date of approval: 8 Mar 2024
| Course Fee Payable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (8%) |
| Course Fee | $900.00 | $972.00 |
| Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | ||
| Non-SME | Before GST | With GST (8%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding - Inc GST (Singaporeans/PRs) | $458.55 | $530.55 |
| SME | Before GST | With GST (8%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding - Inc GST (Singaporeans/PRs) | $458.55 | $530.55 |
Early Bird Fee: S$ 800 (before GST) (register & pay by 4 Jul 2023 which is 6 weeks before course start date)
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