Dennis L Carney

Diversity, Groupwork and personal development

Courses

Dennis offers a range of professional and personal development courses that can be tailor-made, according to needs of the client:

Diversity
Groupwork
LGBT
Personal Development
Sexual Health

All courses are designed to be highly interactive and engaging, utilising a wide range of different learning approaches and methods; including pair work, small groupwork, case studies, coaching and demonstration.
 

Cancellations
    A signed booking confirmation constitutes a contract for my services. Cancellations must be made in writing at least 21 days prior to the start of the course. Otherwise I reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee, based on the full course fee, of 50% with 15-21 days notice, and 100% with 0-14 days notice.
Course fees
    Course fees include training, course materials and certificate of attendance for each delegate. Half days are usually charged at 75% of the full day fee. Discounts are available for long-term contracts, multiple bookings and for non-profit organisations.
Course suitability
    It is the client's responsibility to ensure that the course is suitable for their requirements. I accept no liability in the event that the content of the course does not meet the client's requirements.
Course times
    Courses will start promptly at the agreed time. Delegates must ensure they arrive in good time. If they have missed a substantial portion of the course they may be turned away.
Expenses
    Travel outside the M25 will be charged at 40p per mile or standard second-class rail fare. Overnight accommodation and meals will only be charged with prior agreement with the client.
Handouts
    After each course delegates will receive a digital copy, via email, of any presentations, handouts and relevant course materials used, within 72 hours.
On-site courses
    Where a course is provided on-site it is the client's responsibility to provide a training room that is free from interruption, with projector, flip-chart and marker pens as a minimum. Clients should take all reasonable steps to safeguard the trainer when on their premises, as well as any property brought onto the premises for the purpose of providing the course.
Payment
    An invoice will be issued upon completion of the course and full payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. I reserve the right to charge statutory interest on late payment.
Public courses
    Where a person is booked on a public course it is the responsibility of the delegate to communicate any special requirements in writing prior to the event. All delegates are required to comply with health and safety arrangements.

 

Please contact Dennis to discuss your requirements.

 

Anger Matters

 

Aim


This course is designed to increase your understanding of anger, how you get yourself into that place and how to get yourself out!

Learning Outcomes


By the end of this course participants will:
  • Understand the physical and emotional impacts of anger
  • Be more aware of yourself and the impact of your anger on those around you
  • Gain personal insights and have more control over how to manage feeling angry
  • Feel more sympathetic and compassionate towards yourself and others
  • Identify ways to better manage feeling angry towards other people and yourself

    • Diversity Matters

     

    Aim


    This course is designed to improve confidence when dealing with issues relating to Equality and Diversity at work, developing skills and strategies that foster an inclusive working environment.

    Learning Outcomes


    By the end of this course participants will:
  • Learn about many of the myths and stereotypes that exist about people from 'socially excluded' groups
  • Gain a deeper understanding of discrimination and its impact on marginalised communities
  • Examine key issues relating to Equality and Diversity in the workplace, including legislation and service delivery
  • Identify strategies that improve cultural competence and service provision when working with diverse communities
  • Explore methods that celebrate and promote Equality and Diversity in your work

    • Groupwork Matters

     

    Aim


    This course is designed for those who are interested in facilitating groups or further developing their groupwork skills and confidence.

    Learning Outcomes


    By the end of this course participants will:
  • Understand the importance of preparation & planning groups
  • Explore the concept of ‘beginnings’, ‘middles’ and 'endings’, when facilitating groups
  • Outline the key stages of group development (Tuckman)
  • Understand Kolb’s ‘Adult Learning Cycle’ it's relevance to working with groups
  • Increase confidence when dealing with conflict in groups and improve groupwork skills

    • LGBT Matters

     

    Aim


    This course is designed to improve confidence in service delivery to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and to identify strategies that develop a more inclusive workplace

    Learning Outcomes


    By the end of this course participants will:
  • Have gained a deeper understanding of homophobia and its impact on LGBT communities
  • Explore how homophobia affects people’s lives including their mental, physical, health and wellbeing
  • Learn about diversity within the LGBT community
  • Gain an overview of recent legislation relating to ending discrimination on the grounds Sexual Orientation
  • Identify strategies that improve service delivery for LGBT communities and foster a more inclusive workplace environment

    • HIV Matters

     

    Aim


    This course is designed to examine the challenges and barriers to working effectively with people living with HIV disease, exploring confidentiality, legal implications and improving professional competence in workplace settings.

    Learning Outcomes


    By the end of this course participants will:
  • Increase awareness, knowledge about HIV disease, including infection control in the workplace
  • Learn about transmission, prevention, and HIV's effects on the immune system
  • Explore current treatment options, including problems of ill health faced by people with living HIV
  • Gain knowledge and understanding about the impact of HIV stigma
  • —Understand the importance of good practice regarding confidentiality at work