for INGOs

This one-day workshop, hosted by People in Aid, will be an opportunity for participants to learn how to offer effective debriefing and support staff returning from Haiti or any other relief, development or missionary assignment, whether short- or long-term. Aimed at HR practitioners, line managers and other potential debriefers, this interactive workshop, facilitated by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Debbie Lovell-Hawker, should not be missed.

Dr Debbie Lovell-Hawker is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an associate to InterHealth. Prior to this, she worked for the Oxford University Psychiatry Department for nine years. She has also acted as a consultant for several INGOs and faith-based organisations. This work has taken her to many parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Eastern Europe, including recent work in Burundi, DR Congo, Darfur, Nicaragua, Nepal, Pakistan and South Africa, and with evacuees from Lebanon.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HR. Map

How to book

For more information on this course, and to book a place, please visit the People in Aid website.

For managers in relief and development, dealing with everyday relationships can often be every bit as demanding as humanitarian work itself. Left unaddressed, the often competing demands of headquarters, colleagues and staff members can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. All too often, this can have a draining impact on morale and productivity.

This thought-provoking and interactive workshop takes an in-depth look at the group dynamics that can unfold in humanitarian settings, how conflict arises, and how it can be used as a pathway to fresh and creative ways of working. Drawing on field scenarios, organisational theory and the latest practical management tools, the one-day training is aimed at equipping managers to recognise what is going on in their teams and to deal with problems early and effectively.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this day delegates will be able to:

• Identify the range of intense emotions that arise in relief and development settings
• Understand the impact that trying to cope with these emotions has on team dynamics and how that can lead to conflict
• Assess the impact of past life experiences on current working relationships
• Critically evaluate the five different approaches to dealing with conflict
• Hold difficult conversations and offer constructive feedback based on non-violent communication principles
• Use coaching principles for creative problem-solving.

How to book

Standard:  £170+VAT book online
InterHealth subscibers:  £135+VAT book online

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR. Map

Traumatic events can present daunting challenges to relief and development workers. In the midst of considerable distress, it can be difficult to identify responses that will be helpful to those involved.

Aimed at INGO managers based in HQ or field locations, this one-day workshop focuses on how to provide simple yet effective practical and emotional support to colleagues and staff members in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events.

Venue

InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HR. Map

How to book

Subscriber price: £110 + VAT book online
Standard price: £135 + VATbook online

For more information please contact Leanne: training@interhealth.org.uk or 020 7902 9006.

Places are limited so don’t miss out!
 

Led by our Psychological Health team, this workshop focuses on managing cumulative stress among staff as well as working more effectively in high stress environments and maximising resilience in individuals and teams.

This is a one day workshop, held at InterHealth, in partnership with The Management Centre (=mc); the leading training, management and fundraising consultancy for the not-for-profit sector in the UK and worldwide.

Cost

Standard: £170 + VAT (buy online)
InterHealth subscribers: £135 + VAT (buy online)

Testimonial

"Building resilience is a core area that all humanitarian agencies should be thinking about in order to adequately invest in their workforce's well-being. This course provides a useful overview on some of the core essentials that we should be considering as part of this and provides a framework on which to build a comprehensive programme for all staff."
Kate O’Brien, Save the Children UK Emergencies Team

More information

We will be announcing the next date for this workshop shortly. If you would like more information, or are interested in hosting an in-house training course for your organisation please contact Leanne:

E: leanne.kennedy@interhealth.org.uk
T: 020 7902 9041