St Philip's Centre |
Study & Engagement in a Multi Faith Society |
Cross Cultural Counselling in a Multi Cultural Society
Convenor: Dr Prashantham
Dr Prashantham is an internationally renowned psychotherapist and writer who has specialised for many years in cross cultural counselling and communication. He has been visiting Professor in several universities in the USA, worked on government commissions in India within the field of mental health, alcoholism and post-disaster trauma counselling. He is Director of the Christian Counselling Centre in Vellore, South India, a unique institution he has developed over the last 30 years.
Topics to be covered:
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Trust and stigma – breaking down stereotypes
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Understanding issues of trust
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Culture and family dynamics
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Cultural adaptation to counselling approaches
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Conflict and culture
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Dynamics of diversity
Who should attend?
All those who have relevant roles within the public and private sector
Those involved in education, health services, prisons and pastoral care
Those involved in professional counselling
Dates: 2nd and 3rd July 2007 (10am – 5pm each day)
Venue: Leicestershire Constabulary HQ, Enderby, LE19 2BX
Cost: £180 including refreshments and meals
Accommodation: if required, we can arrange this for £35 b&b in a local hotel or
£17 in a private house.
To register contact: St Philip’s Centre 0116 2733459 or email: kathy.morrison@stphilipscentre.co.uk