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TRAINING
PROGRAMME (SHORT COURSES)
Please note that apart from courses with Mary Ingledew's name as a contact point the inclusion of events and other information on this page does not signify that it is accredited or approved by the Hospital/Healthcare Chaplaincy Training & Development Office, but is a selection of what is on offer for Chaplains
Know
thyself – led by Judy Clinton Most of us wish we could make better sense of ourselves and others. This is what this weekend workshop, led by experienced workshop leader Judy Clinton, aims to help you do. Judy’s well honed method to help you along your voyage of self-discovery focuses on spontaneous writing (i.e. writing that comes straight from the heart) combined with silence, relaxation and meditation. In addition, depending on opportunities and needs, Judy sometimes uses other stimuli such as music or creative exercises. Past participants’ experience is that the whole process can be wonderfully liberating and therapeutic. The workshop will be experiential and organic, growing out of the needs and gifts of those who take part. You don't need to be a 'good writer', but you do need to be willing to experiment. Sharing with others is always optional, but is often a valuable part of the workshop. There will be plenty of time for personal reflection, for letting Ammerdown’s beautiful environment soothe you and relax you, and for companionship over delicious meals. Our hope is that, by experiencing all these things in a state of mindfulness, you will come to know yourself that much more deeply. Judy
Clinton is a former teacher and a Quaker who has worked
in the social work and counselling fields.
How we engage personally with mindfulness and how we integrate it into our daily spiritual practice, will inevitably shape the way we offer it to others as part of our professional care role. This study day will revisit some of the basic mindfulness prac tices, explore how we might use mindfulness to work with ‘the shadow side’, and give opportunities to try out introducing mindfulness techniques to others in a one-to-one or small group context. The aim of the day is to help participants to integrate the practice and gain confidence in using mindfulness in the professional care role. The day will be facilitated by Emma Louis and Stephen who have both practised various forms of mindfulness meditation for many years. Emma has worked in healthcare chaplaincy for 12 years and is currently Head of Diversity & Spirituality at Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Emma has a particular interest in using mindfulness in her work in the mental health and learning disability setting, as well as putting it into practice as a key element of her own spiritual journey. Stephen Bushell was taught meditation at the Buddha-Vipassana Trust under the direction of Tew Bunnag in the 1980’s. He completed his Jungian Psychotherapy training in 2006 and since the beginning of 2012 he has been working in private practice focussing on the relationship of meditation, contemplation and psychotherapy. For
further details:
The Revd Dr Nigel Copsey, Team Leader at the Newham Centre for Mental Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust and Head of Spiritual and Pastoral Care, at Kingsfield Centre, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be holding a workshop at St. Marylebone Church to explore with chaplains how they could adopt the same research methodologies used by other professionals. For
further details:
Space
just for me Ammerdown ran a ‘Space just for me’ week for the first time last year, and it was a great success. Basically, it offers a chance to relax in the beautiful environment provided by Ammerdown, with no other pressure than to put yourself first and to take care of your needs – be it physical rest and/or spiritual refreshment. There is no set programme (apart from set times for meals), because we want to tailor the week to people’s needs and desires. We do provide a ‘companion’, though: a lovely lady, called Sue, will be on hand all week with the responsibility of making sure that everyone has everything s/he needs. Sue is an Anglican who is a qualified counsellor and spiritual director and she will be happy to meet guests on a one to one basis if they wish. We also have amongst our staff a Catholic who is a trained spiritual director who will be equally happy to meet people one to one. Throughout the week, you can join in our morning and evening prayers, enjoy the delicious food, and make the most of Ammerdown’s wonderful gardens and local walks. We can advise you on some beautiful places to visit locally (e.g. the only Somerset lavender farm is on our doorstep). We can also arrange fun activities on the spur of the moment, such as Film evenings. We can even arrange for special therapy sessions such as a massage, although this would come at an extra cost. In other words, we will do our best to make sure you have an enjoyable week and go away feeling rested and refreshed - and also maybe a bit further along in your spiritual journey in life. Last year’s participants reported that they really appreciated the freedom to do as they pleased whilst enjoying fellowship with others during chapel services and meal times. They also all made use of the offer of counselling or personal accompaniment, and said they greatly benefited from it. So why not give yourself a treat this year, if you fancy a break in a peaceful, beautiful and caring environment? For
further details:
This
innovative, exciting and unique programme for chaplains new
to the NHS:
The five-day residential programme provides space and time for formal and informal interaction amongst participants and tutors, individual and group reflection. It also provides learning support which is responsive to participants' individual needs and aspirations. This course is intended for any Chaplain with a year or less of experience in post. Chaplains (and Chaplains' Assistants) newly appointed to the NHS are eligible to attend, lay and ordained, whole or part-time. It is open to Chaplains and Spiritual Care-Givers of all denominations and faiths. Arrangements for worship and dietary needs will be tailored to delegates' requirements. For
further details
Presented by Dr Rex Haigh, FRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Clinical Advisor, National Personality Disorder Programme. No single therapeutic approach is an adequate solution for of those diagnosed with personality disorder. What is needed is a cross-agency, multidisciplinary, whole system solution which acknowledges the need for stabilisation, engagement and psychological containment before definitive treatment can begin. The therapeutic community approach delivers this. The aim of this seminar is to challenge the hegemony of manualised methods and introduce the ideas of complexity, chaos and ‘biopsychosocialism’. This course is suitable for clinicians (particularly psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychology); provider managers; commissioners; interested general public; and service users (past, present and future). For
further details:
Dementia is one of the most pressing challenges facing health and social care in the UK, with over 750,000 people in the UK diagnosed with dementia, and numbers expected to double in the next thirty years. The average life expectancy following a dementia diagnosis is 4½ years. Most people with dementia die in residential or nursing care homes or in hospital. Although some receive excellent care at the end of life, many do not. A step change in access to high quality care for all people with dementia approaching the end of life is needed and has been highlighted in the DH’s end of life care strategy (2008) and national dementia strategy (Living Well with Dementia, 2009). This seminar will explore the issues around addressing the end of life care needs of people with dementia and their carers. Particular challenges include difficulties in predicting prognosis and deteriorating communication skills; hence an individual’s ability to express their views and wishes and to make choices is lost at an earlier stage than with other life limiting conditions. Recognition is given to the complex multiple needs of people with dementia and their families and the crucial part that good team work plays in the coherent delivery of physical, psychological and spiritual care. For
further details:
Ammerdown
Three Faiths Summer School (NEW
ENTRY) The
theme for the 2012 Summer School is Pilgrimage. We will look
at the tradition of pilgrimage in our three faiths and reflect
on why people go on pilgrimages, as well as explore modern
approaches to pilgrimages. The Ammerdown Centre is set in
idyllic The Ammerdown Centre organises every other year a Three Faiths Summer School that brings together Christians, Muslims and Jews. The aim is to promote and facilitate dialogue through personal encounters within an organised programme of joint study and activities. We provide guests with a chance to meet people from other faiths, study with them, eat with them, share with them, worship with them, have fun together, and, in the process, learn to understand them better and build relationships of mutual respect and friendship. It
will be led by Rabbi Michael Hilton is the minister of Kol
Chai Hatch End Jewish For
further details:
This year we are running another one of our popular ten day Clergy Consultations, God: Some Conversations - How do you speak about God? We have been greatly encouraged by the feedback we have received from recent delegates and have every reason to hope that this year’s Consultation will be equally worthwhile. The central focus of these Consultations is to reflect on how we speak about God in the modern context. We will examine some of the issues facing our world with a view to discovering the underlying theological perspectives. Each day we will select a particular issue and, stimulated by expert speakers, we will examine this through bible study, literature, discussion and debate. We aim to provide an inspiring, open and comfortable environment, allowing people from different traditions to express their thoughts and beliefs, and to learn from each other. For
further details:
‘Exploring
Benedictine Rule for a Balanced Life’ - Retreat for those
interested in mental health pastoral care This Residential Retreat is led by Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of the Catholic Bishops’ Mental Health Reference Group, and is for those interested in Mental Health Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. This time together will provide an opportunity to explore the themes from St. Benedict’s Rule that contribute to a balanced approach to life, rooted in the call of the Gospel. Retreat participants are welcome to join in the prayer life of the monks if they wish. Who is this Retreat for? This Retreat is for all those interested in mental health pastoral care: including those from chaplaincy, the Bishops’ Conference Mental Health Projects, service user and carer representatives, church groups and local Catholic communities. Douai
Abbey is home to a community of monks of the English Benedictine
Congregation situated between For
further details:
Jewish-Christian
Study Weekend - "Seek peace and pursue it"
(NEW ENTRY) This study weekend is led by Rabbi Mark Solomon and Sr. Margaret Shepherd NDS This annual weekend and the study week that follows aim to take topics relevant to both Christians and Jews and consider them from both faith perspectives. Scriptural themes, as well as social and ethical issues, are explored. Academic rigour, combined with energetic discussion, study groups and socialising, fosters mutual appreciation of the treasures of each other’s cherished faith traditions. The theme for this year’s study weekend will be ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ (Psalm 34:14). Our world is full of strife and division between communities, nations and faiths, and religion is often held to blame for some of that animosity. Yet our scriptures bid us to make peace, to forgive and seek reconciliation. How can we transform the energy in our faith communities to bring healing, justice and peace to the troubled areas of our world? Rabbi
Mark Solomon is Interfaith Consultant for Liberal Judaism,
Rabbi of the Edinburgh and Manchester Liberal Jewish Communities,
and Lecturer in Talmud at Leo Baeck College. He is Co-Chairman
of the London Society of Jews and Christians and of the
Interfaith Alliance Sr Margaret Shepherd is a Sister of Sion. Formerly the Director of The Council of Christians and Jews, she continues her involvement in Christian Jewish relations and teaches the Bible. She is a Member of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Catholic Jewish Relations and the Executive Committee for the London Society of Jews and Christians. She too is a Trustee of the Ammerdown Centre. For
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Please note the above course which, for the past few years has been held in September, now runs alongside the acute course from Monday 25 – Friday 29 June 2012
CBT
for Depression: A Skills Based Workshop
Presented
by Dr Paul Blenkiron, Consultant Psychiatrist, Leeds
and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Depression is the “common cold” of mental disorders and remains an important cause of disability across primary and secondary care health services. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as a key evidence-based treatment for mild, moderate, severe and recurrent depression. This is now being implemented across the NHS via the IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Programme. Cognitive therapy helps patients modify unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaviour therapy breaks the vicious cycle of doing less through ‘behavioural activation’ and mindfulness involves developing an awareness of one’s own thoughts without becoming involved. In this workshop you will learn how to use these techniques in everyday practice, in an individual or multidisciplinary setting. This course is suitable for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, including nurses, psychologists and GPs. This workshop focuses on using CBT with adults. No prior experience of CBT is needed in order to attend. For
further details:
This
year’s mental health chaplains’ conference is being
run in parallel with the acute hospital chaplains’
conference. The overarching theme is ‘Evidence
and Research’.
Speakers booked so far include Professor Chris Cook, Peter Gubi & Valda Swinton.. For
further details:
Speaker: Ben Bano, Georgeanne Lamont. See website http://www.bkwsu.org/uk/london For
further details contact:
For all of us, playing is a valuable way of relaxing, of being refreshed and renewed, of learning about ourselves and developing new skills. It is maybe especially important for those who are frequently serving others, thus giving so much of themselves that they can forget the childlike delight and wonder essential to appreciating the gift of the kingdom of God. This course is therefore about playing creatively in God’s presence. The focus is not on the act of creating, but instead on ‘being’ with the process - rather like doodling on a scrap of paper or reshaping a paper clip to pass the time of day! Through reflecting on such experiences, we can become much more aware of our moods, desires, feelings, thoughts and images. And the result? More often than not, you will find that God reveals himself in the process… and may well surprise you! There will be a range of ‘playful’ activities to choose from throughout the week, as takes your fancy at any given time – from painting and scribbling to construction and gluing. Each day will offer time to ‘play’, time to reflect, and time to share with others – alongside times of shared worship and prayer. The retreat will be led by Revd Anna Garvie, an Anglican priest and hospice chaplain who has studied art as therapy. Anna also works as a spiritual director and will be available to give one to one accompaniment if required. For
further details:
Skills
for Pastoral Supervision & Reflective Practice A practical course for people of faith who want to:
Possible
applications:
The
course will include worship, teaching input, skills
practice, group supervision, peer supervision
and resource sharing. For
further details:
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