The language when holding one to one sessions, is, I feel, more direct and less complicated which is very beneficial for all concerned. Absolutely brilliant!
Robert Jenkins
Senior Practitioner for Barnados, Team Around The Family in Wales
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Feedback from the Wales Area
Great training! it really charged the thought process. Useful sessions to use with families. I enjoyed all 3 days and learnt about myself and how I approach situations for positive change. Eileen was interesting and intriguing – I enjoyed the comedy and scenarios that she shared.
Jemma McVeigh
Intervention Worker for Barnardos in Mountain Ash, Wales
Solution Focused conversations and The Change Balloon will give me more confidence when talking to families and encouraging families to move forward from the negative to positive. I enjoyed the three days – Eileen is in tune with the service, excellent at presenting, making every day enjoyable and wanting more.
Isi Smith
Intervention Worker for Barnardos in Wales
This training will help in my working approach. I support adults with learning disabilities y ensuring that they have the information they need to exercise their rights. These individuals often find themselves marginalized, isolated and in crisis. This approach will help me to help them to help themselves. Delivery was fantastic: inspiring, energetic and engaging.
Ffion Davies
Advocate & Research Officer for Carmarthenshire People First in Carmarthen, Wales
A fantastic approach that can be applied to all aspects of life. I will be using in work and at home. A great training experience.
Colleen Bennett
Finance & Corporate Services Manager for Carmarthen Domestic Abuse Services in Carmarthen, Wales
The training has provided me with a different, more effective way of working with families. Thank you for a fantastic 3 days. Eileen is very passionate and experienced – her method of teaching was very uplifting.
Ann Hawkins
Community Nurse for Flying Start in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
Opened me to new ideas of working – using a greater variety of tools to use with clients. I was encouraged by the power of The Silent Session – breaking patterns and expectations of client/professional engagement. Enjoyable two days – no role-play, not patronizing – delivered with humour and respect.
Elaine Parry
Specialist Health Visitor, IFST for RCTC Borough Council in Treforest, Wales
I will utilize the skills such as “curiosity” to find out more information from different perspectives. I will certainly be using more of the “exception” questions for individuals to be able to identify their own strengths. I will be more focused on “keeping it small” in order to remain focused. The training was different to anything I have previously encountered and the informality and personality of the trainer certainly assisted in making the day memorable and enjoyable.
Nicola Hill
Senior Practitioner for Integrated Family Support Team in Pontypridd, Wales
The training has provided me with tools and therapies that can work for any individual not just focusing on certain goals or problems. The course is going to alter the way I structure my sessions with young people and families. It has allowed me to understand different ways in which I can ask a young person what is going on for them.
Naomi Jade Williams
RIRT Support Worker for Miskin Project in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
I found the days refreshing, motivating, information and fun. Useful tools such as The Change Balloon and The Scaling Walk – I will use in my work. Eileen is a great proponent of this approach and her knowledge and enthusiasm carries you with her – she demonstrates a profound respect and care for the client.
Anne Marie Williams
IFST Practitioner for IFST, Newport in Wales
