The Laura CentreCourses for Professionals - 2011/12

All our courses are delivered by The Laura Centre, which is a nationally recognised centre of excellence in the field of bereavement counselling and therapeutic care. Our training reflects the nature of our work and is delivered by trainers who are themselves professional counsellors and therapists with many years of experience which, we believe, enhances theoretical input and understanding.

We offer a wide range of counselling and support services for individuals and families; we also offer clinical supervision and consultancy to professionals in related fields.

The Laura Centre, 4-6 Tower Street,Leicester LE1 6WSPhone: 0116 254 4341 Fax: 0116 254 5981E-mail: training@thelauracentre.org.uk

Registered Charity No 517974

For when a child dies or is bereaved.The Laura CentreFor when a child dies or is bereaved.

For details on how to apply and/or to download an application form please visit:

www.thelauracentre.org.uk/training.htmlor call: 0116 254 4341

or e-mail: training@thelauracentre.org.uk

FOR DETAILS OF OUR OTHER COURSES PLEASE SEE INSIDE.

Supporting Bereaved Children

Day 1 Understanding the Needs of Bereaved Children. Dates: 12th Oct 2011, 25th Apr 2012 and 10th Oct 2012 at the Rothley Centre, LE7 7PR

Day 2 Being Prepared for a Death Dates: 2nd Nov 2011, 23rd May 2012 and 7th Nov 2012 at the Rothley Centre, LE7 7PR

Day 3 Exploring Other Losses and Complicated Grief Dates: 1st Dec 2011, 21st June 2012 and 6th Dec 2012 at Quorn Hall, LE12 8BG

We run three, linked, one-day courses for anyone working with children and young people.

See NEW day 4 & 5 details insideEach day costs £120 (Lunch included)

Application form is on our website or call 0116 254 4341All these courses run from 9.15am – 3.30pm

The Laura Centre trainers are able to offer customised training and education to meet the particular requirements of individuals and organisations.

Bespoke Courses

Other Laura Centre Courses

NEW Day 4 and 5 Supporting Bereaved ChildrenFor people who have completed days 1, 2, & 3.These days include more experiential learning opportunities and include activities that can be used with children and young people individually or in groups.Dates: March 21st and 22nd, 2012 at Quorn Hall.

We are experienced in running tailored courses, often for work teams, which look at the impact of terminal illness

• On the child or young person.• On their families.• On the professionals working with them.

Working With Dying Children and Their Families

You will find more detailed information about all of our courses on our website:

www.thelauracentre.org.uk

This 6 day course is designed to enable participants to increase their understanding, knowledge and confidence in providing support to bereaved individuals and families.

The course is led by experienced professional counsellors and psychotherapists with many years experience. It is taught within a respectful atmosphere of mutual learning covering theory and practice. Content includes an understanding of the differences and similarities in grief for children, adolescents, adults and couples.

This will be the third year this course has run – previous participants have given overwhelmingly positive feedback with 90% rating it ‘excellent’. Previous students have included: head-teachers, teachers, learning support assistants, counsellors (adults and children), health care professionals and others in caring professions.The course is accredited by the University of Leicester, School of Education and students completing all the required elements are eligible to receive 20 credits.

2012 dates: Fridays and Saturdays: 27th & 28th Jan, 2nd & 3rd Mar, 30th & 31st Mar.

SIMILAR DATES PLANNED FOR 2013

Contact us NOW for more details/application form.

Working with Bereavement and Loss Within the Family

These three courses are aimed at helping you:• Address difficult and sensitive issues in a safe environment.

• Formulate bereavement policies for your organisation.

• Anticipate the grief caused by terminal and serious illness.

• Understand cultural and family differences.

• Understand behavioural issues in children and young people affected by loss.