C3SC Training: Introduction to Social Media
2015-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
Fully booked
This course provides an introductory guide to the creation of an effective social media strategy. Including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and emerging online services, the course looks at how to define the message you want to project, writing posts, responding to readers and what not to do. An essential course; book your place soon.
Ideal for: Anyone in an organisation who wishes to improve the way they communicate with others.

Stakeholder analysis seminar
2015-01-15 | Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
This seminar will share with participants the stakeholder analysis tool with particular reference to citizen and community engagement. This is a very practical session with opportunities for you to begin your own stakeholder map or to refresh and existing one.

Learning outcomes
It will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Identify their stakeholders
Recognise how important and influential they are
Understand how best to engage with them

Who this course is for
Managers and front line staff with responsibility for consultation & engagement in their organisation.

Find out more and book your place via the Participation Cymru website.

Substance Misuse Awareness
2015-01-15 - 2015-01-16
Limited number of fully-funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
At a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.
This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. The course will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances and list the effects of alcohol and the risks associated with alcohol misuse. In addition will describe different patterns of substance misuse and discuss the range of service provision available.

15th & 16th January 2015 Voluntary Sector £140.00, Statutory Sector £150.00

To book onto the course or for further information contact NewLink Wales on: Telephone: 02920 529002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

C3SC Training: Business and Strategic Planning
2015-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
We regret that this course has been cancelled.
This course will help organisations understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning and provide them with practical resources to plan more effectively within their own organisations.
This course will help you to: • Understand the difference between business and strategic planning • Appreciate the purpose of business and strategic plans • Recognise the benefits of planning • Be able to develop comprehensive business and strategic plans
Ideal for: those new to business and strategic planning or those wishing to gain further insight into planning.

Price of training:
Individual member: FREE
C3SC or CVC member with annual income below £25,000: FREE
C3SC or CVC member with annual income of £25,000 or above: £40
Non-member voluntary organisation: £80
Statutory organisation: £120

Registration from 9.45am

Mental Health Awareness
2015-01-19 | Taste Of Enterprise, Ebbw Vale, Taste Of Enterprise, Ebbw Vale
A Diverse Cymru half-day course

Aims

To provide a basic introduction to mental health and distress
To improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distress
To reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of:
The basics of mental distress, common signs and symptoms and causes
Good mental health and what supports mental health
The impact of stigma and diagnosis
What helps people with recovery (including treatments)

More information and online booking

Fully-funded Blood Borne Viruses and HIV Training
2015-01-19 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV.
By the end of the course you should be able to:

Explain the differences between Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV
Examine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted
Analyse the fears, stigma and social issues around BBV
Describe the referral, testing and treatment process
Explore methods and actions that can reduce the risks of harm

There are a limited number of spaces for these training days so please let NewLink Wales know if you would like to attend by completing a booking form via this link www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/bbv/bbvbookingform.docx or contact Rachel Berg at NewLink Wales at info@newlinkwales.org.uk / 029 2052 9002. NewLink Wales will confirm your place on the chosen training date via email written confirmation, which will need to be brought with you on the day.
The Cardiff course is also being run on Tuesday 20 January.

Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
2015-01-20 | Swansea, Swansea
This one-day Learning Disability Wales course will provide you with essential knowledge about this new benefit, enabling you to assist people in the application and assessment process.
Find out more online.

An Introduction to Equality & Diversity
2015-01-20 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
This is a very interactive workshop which enables participants to discuss issues concerning Equality and Diversity, and learn from each other as well as from the workshop facilitator.
Why attend?
Despite many steps forward in the field of discrimination over the last 50 years, we still have a long way to go to create a fair society. As far as organisations are concerned there is a lot that can be done to improve diversity practice. As individuals too, however aware we are, we sometimes make mistakes.
Who should attend?
All those who wish to raise their awareness of equality and diversity issues in the workplace and consider how they can take action to improve diversity practice.
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.

Fully-funded Blood Borne Viruses and HIV Training
2015-01-20 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This NewLink Wales course is aimed at those people supporting individuals with, or at risk of contracting Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV.
By the end of the course you should be able to:

Explain the differences between Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV
Examine the ways in which BBVs can be transmitted
Analyse the fears, stigma and social issues around BBV
Describe the referral, testing and treatment process
Explore methods and actions that can reduce the risks of harm

There are a limited number of spaces for these training days so please let NewLink Wales know if you would like to attend by completing a booking form via this link www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/bbv/bbvbookingform.docx or contact Rachel Berg at NewLink Wales at info@newlinkwales.org.uk / 029 2052 9002. NewLink Wales will confirm your place on the chosen training date via email written confirmation, which will need to be brought with you on the day.
The Cardiff course is also being run on Monday 19 January.

The IWA Debate - Where next for Welsh public service reform?
2015-01-20 06:30 - 21:30 | Eversheds, 1 Callaghan Square, Cardiff CF10 5BT, Eversheds, 1 Callaghan Square, Cardiff CF10 5BT
This is a free Institute of Welsh Affairs event generously sponsored by Aberystwyth University, Eversheds LLP and Positif. A year on from the Williams Commission report, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Public Services, Leighton Andrews, will give a speech on the future of public services in Wales. This will be followed by an audience discussion led by a panel with Veronica Hope Hailey, Dean and Head of the School of Management at the University of Bath; Phil Bale, Leader of Cardiff Council and Laura McAllister, Professor of Governance at Liverpool University & Chair of Sports Wales. Registration opens at 6.30pm, with the event starting promptly at 7pm. To book tickets for this free event, please visit our Eventbrite page, or contact the IWA office on 029 2048 4387.

Children in Wales's Annual Conference
2015-01-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
Children in Wales’s Annual Conference this year will focus on the importance of the Early Years and Childcare. International research tells us that the experiences and influences of the early years and the childcare chosen sets the template for the child’s future, including educational achievement, health and wellbeing and future job opportunities.
We are drawing together a range of internationally renowned speakers to examine the key issues for young children and their families living in Wales in 2015, set against the backdrop of the Welsh Government’s Building a Brighter Future: Early Years and Childcare Plan.
Sian Wyn Siencyn, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Communities
The University of Wales: Trinity Saint David will chair the conference and confirmed speakers include:
– Lesley Griffiths AM & Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty who will set the scene in terms of the aspirations for children in Wales
– Prof Jane Barlow, Professor of Public Health in the Early Years, Warwick Medical School will focus on Early Years, Wellbeing and Mental Health
– Prof Karen Graham, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Glyndwr University will highlight the importance of a skilled and competent early years and childcare workforce
– Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies, Chief Executive, Mudiad Meithrin will consider childcare in Wales and the importance of the Welsh Language
– Prof Mathias Urban, Professor of Early Childhood, Director, Early Childhood Research Centre, University of Roehampton will consider the messages from Early Childhood Education and Care and the European Quality Frameworks
– Professor Iram Siraj, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Institute of Education, University of London will present on her evaluation of the Foundation Phase across Wales, and research evidence in relation to closing the attainment gap
– Charlotte Drury, Chair, Attachment Network Wales will present on the importance of Attachment in the early years
£80 for members of Children in Wales; £100 for non-members
Book online via the Children in Wales website.
Exhibition Opportunities
Exhibition opportunities will be available at the conference at a cost of £50 (in addition to the delegate fee). If you are interested in showcasing the work of your organisation, then please send an email to membership@childreninwales.org.uk

Understanding How to Safeguard the Welfare of Children and Young People
2015-01-21 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
A one-day course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people in their environment.
The training is accredited through Agored Cymru and participants will need to complete assessments to demonstrate learning. Upon successful completion of an assignment the participant will achieve 3 credits at Level 2. This unit forms part of the Welsh quality assurance framework for vocational training.
As a result of the training participants will:

Learn about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, including E-safety
Understand the roles of different agencies involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Understand how to safeguard children, young people and practitioners in a work setting
Identify the characteristics of different types of child abuse
Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
Be able to describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information

COST:
Members £130*
Non members £155*
Book online via the Children in Wales website.
Please Note – * The advertised rates include a charge of £25 per person for Accreditation, External Verification and Agored Cymru Certification.

Demonstrating Impact
2015-01-21 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Level: Introduction If you are starting to plan how to report on impact, or want to be inspired by learning new techniques and methods, this WCVA course will help you This course will build on participants’ understanding of impact and how to demonstrate it, using exercises which show how you can capture ‘impact statements’ and the sort of evidence you need to be able to demonstrate your impact This is a beginners’ course; it is for those who want to improve the way they describe the outcomes or changes that their work produces1/2 day (morning session)
Book your place via the WCVA website.

C3SC Training: Accountancy Basics
2015-01-21 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
Fully booked
Providing you with all the knowledge and information you need to set up a simple financial system for your organisation. This introductory course is interactive and gives you the opportunity to work through practical examples and ask questions relating to implementation within your organisation. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Understand basic accounting terms and concepts
Set up and maintain a simple bookkeeping system
Establish a petty cash system
Use the system to produce basic financial reports
Understand the legal requirements for reporting in relation to your organisation

Price of training:
Individual member: FREE
C3SC or CVC member with annual income below £25,000: FREE
C3SC or CVC member with annual income of £25,000 or above: £40
Non-member voluntary organisation: £80
Statutory organisation: £120

Registration from 9.45am

Wales Fuel Poverty Conference
2015-01-22 | Cardiff, Cardiff
‘Focusing Our Energy on Solutions’
15% early bird discount available until 20th December.
Do you want to help develop the solutions to end fuel poverty in Wales? Then join NEA Cymru at the only conference in Wales focusing on the 1 in 3 households in Wales who cannot afford a warm home.
Keynote speakers
Carl Sargeant AM, Minister for Natural Resources, Welsh Government
Rachel McEwan, Director of Sustainable Development, SSE
Jenny Saunders OBE, Chief Executive, NEA
Find out more and book your place via the NEA Cymru website.

Challenging Extremism Awareness
2015-01-22 | Diverse Cymru, 3rd Floor, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD, Diverse Cymru, 3rd Floor, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD
This Diverse Cymru course will assist you to promote tolerance and respect for all and promote community cohesion within your organisation.
This course is particularly helpful for anyone working with people who might be vulnerable to developing extremist views and undertaking extremist acts.
Find out more and book your place via the Diverse Cymru website.

Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event
2015-01-22 09:30 - 13:00 | The Sony Room, Level 2, Wales Millennium Centre., The Sony Room, Level 2, Wales Millennium Centre.
Fully booked
You’re invited to the first network event of 2015! There will be presentations and updates of interest to volunteer-involving organisations in the area. Topics include: how engaging with the arts can help sustain volunteering; the launch of the working group for the ‘Songs of Sanctuary’ project, and the latest news on the situation with community asset transfers in Cardiff. The session will also include a presentation on the GwirVol Youth Volunteering Grants Scheme which aims to support the delivery of a wide range of new volunteering opportunities in Wales and overseas that aim to ‘support the step change in access to volunteering for young people aged 14-25 and especially for disadvantaged young people’. Tea and coffee will be available. There are 40 places available at this event which will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
To book, please contact Jeremy at VCS at Jeremy.r@vcscardiff.org.uk or Tel: (029) 2022 7625. For more information contact with Jeremy or Katie Mallam at C3SC at Katie.m@c3sc.org.uk Tel (029) 2048 5722.
Registration from 9.30am. Programme starts at 10.00am.

Parenting in the digital age
2015-01-22 09:30 - 16:30 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff CF11 8AW, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff CF11 8AW
The Parent Zone’s innovative training programme ‘Parenting in the Digital Age’ is coming to Wales on Thursday, 22 January. The programme has been designed to work alongside CEOP ambassador training with a specific focus on professionals working with parents such as social workers, teachers and police officers.
It is the first and only evidence based parenting programme designed to give parents the confidence they need to take their offline parenting skills online and practitioners the tools they need to help reach and engage parents on this subject.
You can book a place online by visiting: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-parent-zone-3508922717 or you can contact yasmin@theparentzone.co.uk

New Year, New You - Healthy Change 2015!
2015-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | The Cardiff Story Museum, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1BH, The Cardiff Story Museum, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1BH
Hosted by the Co-Creating Healthy Change project – focusing on improved Health and Well-being in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Come along to a FREE community event in Cardiff city centre for a chance to get involved in making a Healthy Change!
– FREE foodie fun for the children
– FREE therapy treatments for the adults
– Other fun activities around health and well-being topics for all the family to enjoy
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say on Health and Well-being services that are important to you.
Co-Creating Healthy Change is a unique group of 10 projects which tackle and address issues around health, social care and well-being in Cardiff and the Vale. The project aims to ensure that local communities feel they have a strong voice to influence health services for the better.
Come and celebrate our projects’ success with us.
Find out more about us and help us make a change in the future.

Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
2015-01-26 - 2015-01-27 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
Two-day Diverse Cymru course
MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-first-aid/

Decision Making in Wales: an overview
2015-01-27 | Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
Course aims: To give learners a good understanding of how Government and politics works in Wales. The course will provide an overview of the roles of the National Assembly and Welsh Government, and how decisions are made.
Learning outcomes: By attending this course you will be able to understand to a high level:

The roles of Ministers and AMs
How the Assembly and the Cabinet work
The differences between the political parties
The development of devolution
The relationship between Wales, Westminster and the EU
How public finance works in Wales

Who is this course for? This course is for people who want a good overview of the structures of decision making in Wales, and the forces that influence them.
Additional Information: This event is CPD certified.
Cost: Early Bird IWA Member: £145+ VAT Early Bird Non-Member: £200+ VAT IWA Member: £180+ VAT Non-Member: £250+ VAT Member Bundle (for both courses): £280+ VAT Non Member Bundle (for both courses): £400+ VAT
Our Early Bird offer is only available for a limited period. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.

Understanding Digital Teens - Safety, Supervision and Sharing
2015-01-27 09:15 - 16:00 | Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
A one-day Children in Wales course
A non-sensationalist approach that looks at the evidence and examines the risks and benefits of internet use, as well as looking at the practical ways to help parents and workers to support young people to stay safe online. The course is divided into two parts. The first looks at the opportunities and threats around teenager’s use of the internet and examines the conflicting and sometimes contradictory evidence. The second looks at the practical ways in which adults can support and protect young people including; setting parental controls, use of passwords, how to record and report incidents and helping children and young people identify risks and to protect themselves.

Topics include:

What are teens up to on the internet?
Understanding Social Networking, its risks and why it is so important to the lives of modern teenagers.
Do violent games make children violent?
Sex, abuse and the internet
Life style blogs; pro-ana, self-harming and suicide sites
Internet addiction, does it exist and how should it be treated?
How internet illiterate adults can help tech-savvy teens grow up safely in a digitally connected world

Suitable for all those working with teenagers and their families in non-structured settings including; Communities First, Families First, youth workers, afterschool clubs and play workers as well as foster carers and parents.
Find out more and book your place via the Children in Wales website.

Free Income Maximisation Training from Turn2us
2015-01-28 | Women’s Workshop Project, Cardiff, Women's Workshop Project, Cardiff
Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or Afternoon – 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Turn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help, using their website at www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.For anyone offering advice and support in an intermediary role, Turn2us also has additional services and tools, and provides free training on how to effectively use the one-stop website to help their clients maximise income and understand the impact of the welfare reform changes on incomes.
Over 3 hours, the training session on the live website will enable each Intermediary to:• Undertake welfare benefits entitlement checks, including identifying the impacts of welfare reforms on individuals benefits• Identify appropriate charities to approach for grants for individuals and undertake online grant enquiries and applications• Register their own Turn2us account to save, manage, analyse, and update benefit calculations and grant searches• Use the Turn2us information and resources features for knowledge and updates on income maximisationThis training will benefit any workers or volunteers involved in supporting individuals in financial need who may not have the resources to use Turn2us themselves and is provided with the support of Elizabeth Finn Care.Please note, bookings are limited to 2 per organisation. In house training workshops can also be arranged for organisations requiring more than 12 places.
For more information or bookings, please contact Pat Cripps, National Officer Wales: email pat.cripps@elizabethfinn.org.uk or phone 01676 541654.
There are two sessions to choose from: Morning – 9.30am to 12.30pm or afternoon – 1-4pm.

Effective partnership working (accredited by Agored Cymru)
2015-01-28 | Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
A three-day WCVA training course
This course aims to enable participants to gain a greater understanding of what partnership working is and what makes it effective. It aims to enable learners to develop skills and knowledge around effective partnership working and promoting collaboration. You will learn how to work in partnership with organisations, groups and individuals and apply this knowledge through practical assessments.

Learning outcomes
By attending this course you will be able to …

Understand forms of partnership and their functions
Be able to plan for partnership working
Understand and review the roles of the organisation and the individual within partnership working
Understand and develop relationships within partnerships
Be able to review the purpose and processes of partnerships
Be able to reflect on practice in partnership working

Who this course is for
This course is aimed at staff who are involved in partnerships and want to make the relationships more effective.

Here are the dates of the course:
Day 1: 28 January Day 2: 29 January Day 3: 5 March

Book your place via the WCVA website.

C3SC AGM and Third Sector Networking Exhibition
2015-01-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith, Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith
We’re delighted to invite you to C3SC’s AGM and Third Sector Networking Exhibition at Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith on Thursday 29th January from 12-3pm.
Here’s the programme for the event:
12 noon: Arrival and Registration
12.15-1.00pm: Networking Lunch and Third Sector Exhibition
See below for details of stalls.
1.00-1.30pm: Formal AGM
With Richard Edwards (Chair, C3SC) and Sheila Hendrickson-Brown (Chief Officer, C3SC).
Elections / Changes to Board of Trustees:
– Rebecca Ball
– Althea Collymore
– Nick Corrigan
– Michael Flynn
– Gerald Puttock
– Reynette Roberts
1.30-2.00pm: Keynote Speaker
Professor Marcus Longley, Vice Chair, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will explore the challenges of working together successfully
2.00-3.00pm: Hot Topics … Networking … Exhibition
Hot topics on:
– Virgin Money – online funding donations and ideas– Cyd Cymru: Wales Together collective energy switching scheme– Community Assets: what you need to know about transfers from public sector to community ownership
Download relevant papers here – including a proxy form if you’re unable to attend.

Exhibition stalls
– Grantfinder taster sessions available with a C3SC third sector officer on our Grantfinder stall
– Community Asset Transfers: Could this be the way forward for your organisation? Speak to C3SC and Cardiff Council about CATs
– Co-Creating Healthy Change: A portfolio of 10 projects in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, co-ordinated by C3SC. Find out how your organisation can get involved.
– Sports Wales – funding
– Barnardo’s Cymru
– Cardiff Mind
– Diverse Cymru
– Cardiff and Vale Credit Union
– Promo Cymru
– Scope
– Cyd Cymru
– Pedal Power
Book now
To book your place, please email bookings@c3sc.org.uk or call us on (029) 2048 5722. For catering purposes, please book by Tuesday 27th January.

Bawso's Older People's Conference
2015-01-30 | Culture and Media Centre (CMC) Loudoun Square Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW, Culture and Media Centre (CMC) Loudoun Square Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HW
BAWSO’s Older People’s conference is being held in Cardiff on 30th January 2015.
The BME Older People’s project, which is funded by the Welsh Government, was set up in Cardiff in 2012 to provide optimal support and advocacy to BME older people in the community. The project also aims to improve the lives of BME older people by identifying their needs and providing effective solutions to meet them.
The conference aims to create a platform for BME older people to interact with service providers and stakeholders within the community to discuss the various issues affecting them. It shall also provide an opportunity for service providers and stakeholders to raise awareness of initiatives to address issues that affect the physical, social and psychological wellbeing of BME older people.
For additional information on the conference, please contact Jamad or Rama on jamad@bawso.org.uk or ramafurry@bawso.org.uk or call 029 2049 3351.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2015-02-03 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Two-day course – the second day is on 10 February.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) is for everybody. It is particularly relevant for those who work with adolescents and may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress.

Course Aims:
YMHFA (Wales) aims to help participants:
• Preserve life where a young person may be a danger to themselves or others
• Provide help to prevent mental distress developing into a more serious state
• Promote recovery of good mental health
• Provide comfort to a young person experiencing mental distress

The course covers:
Mental Health First Aid
Common mental health problems
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Substance use disorders
Eating disorders
Non-fatal deliberate self-harming behaviour
NB All topics are regarding young people.

Participants will learn:
The signs and symptoms of these mental health problems
Where and how to get help
What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.

Course facilitator: Claire Leahy – Educational Psychologist

Time: 9am to 5pm

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2015-02-03
Limited number of fully funded spaces available to practitioners working within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

This NewLink Wales course is aimed at people with little or no experience with CBT or those who wish to refresh their knowledge. By the end of the course, participants will be able to define the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and examine elements of CBT. Furthermore they will explore the communication skills needed for using CBT and practice new skills for working with and supporting others.

Voluntary £125.00, Statutory £135.00
To book onto the course or for further information contact NewLink Wales on: Telephone: 02920 529002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

Getting Fit for Fundraising
2015-02-03 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
The aim of this WCVA course is to improve the understanding of organisations of the key issues to consider before beginning to fundraise.

By attending this course you will be able to:

Understand what is meant by fundraising and the different sources of fundraised income
Understand the legal requirements and best practice in relation to fundraising
Decide whether your organisation is fit for purpose
Appreciate the skills and approaches required to fundraise
Understand the fundraising planning cycle

Who this course is for
It is suitable for those that are new to fundraising and/or thinking about implementing fundraising in their organisation for the first time

Additional information
Level: Beginner

Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Getting People Talking
2015-02-03 | Maldron Hotel, Cardiff, Maldron Hotel, Cardiff
This very practical Diverse Cymru course is intended to help people who facilitate meetings, involvement events, discussion or focus groups, seminars or workshops to create the conditions that will enable people to contribute and find the whole experience rewarding.
Find out more on the Diverse Cymru website.
