Take time to listen to yourself and others

If listening and self awareness are important to you, then join a group of like minded people to explore what it means to be you; and see how this shapes the way you relate to others. The group is facilitated by Andrea Rippon, Owner of Who are you now? (Training and Development) and Course Director of Counselling Skills at UEA. She has loads of experience and plenty of creative ways of teaching, so no chance of getting bored!

Start by developing your understanding of active listening in a way that embodies an attitude of genuine, non-judgmental understanding. This is in line with Carl Rogers’ Person Centred Approach to Counselling. The focus of the course is on experiential group work to help foster the self awareness needed to develop these essential qualities and it is important to understand that knowing oneself is a fundamental aspect of the effective use of active listening skills. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own experience and listen to others in a caring, respectful and open manner.

Starting 29 April: Listening Skills and Self Awareness
Thursdays: 29 April, May 6 (10.00-13.00)
Saturday: May 8 (10.00-16.00)
Thursdays: May 13, 20, 27; June 17, 24 (10.00-13.00)
Cost: £250 Discounts for voluntary sector/charitable organisations.
Venue: To be advised (Norwich City Centre)
Tutors: Andrea Rippon and Trevor Wood

Follow this by exploring the ideas and work of Carl Rogers, who pioneered the person centred approach. This course will give you first hand experience of learning and working in a person-centred environment and provide opportunities for personal development and increased self-awareness. Through exploring his theory behind the concept of personality, and using your own personal experience as a resource, you will learn a great deal about yourself and about how you respond to others. There will be a lot of group work, which will encourage you to learn from others, as well as an Encounter group day.

Starting 23 June: Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach
Wednesday: June 23, 30; July 7 (10.00-14.00)
Saturday: July 10 (10.00-17.00)
Wednesday: July 14 (10.00-14.00)
Cost: £190 Discounts for voluntary sector/charitable organisations.
Venue: To be advised (Norwich City Centre)
Tutor: Andrea Rippon

Enquiries, or to enrol, please email andrea@whoareyounow.co.uk or call 07814-735970. www.whoareyounow.co.uk

These courses are useful to anyone: parents, teachers, voluntary sector workers, health professionals and business people. In fact, anyone who thinks listening to people is an important part of their life. Past students talk of light bulb moments that can often change their lives. They are also a suitable foundation for those wanting to apply to the Certificate in Counselling Skills at UEA.

Please note that these courses are not suitable for those wanting to explore deep personal issues, or who may already feel that they are emotionally stretched.