We delivered training to the excellent counsellors at Hounslow Youth Counselling Service on Saturday 25th January on Working With Survivors Of Sexual Abuse. The counsellors were so mature engaged and skilled – and it was so heartening to see how committed they are to young people.
We had some lovely feedback at the end of the training:
Did the training seminar fulfil your expectations: 100% Yes
How did you find the Trainer: 95 % Excellent 5% Good
Do you think the seminar has given you a greater understanding of the issues Survivors face and how abuse can impact Survivors: 100% Yes
Do you feel better equipped to give supporters to your clients who are Survivors: 100% Yes
Other feedback comments included
Today’s delivery was everything I hoped for. This was 2nd time of attending and today was about a refresher, reminder an update on new things – and I got all of these.
The balance was great for discussion/presentation/larger group discussion. I was really grateful that trainer was able to be authentic regarding lived experience it gave the training greater weight.
Training was delivered in a sensitive and empowering way.
Excellent training day enabling me to work more confidently with clients. I picked up some useful techniques for future counselling sessions.
Fabulous presentation and knowledgeable…. so many takeaways can also transfer to other areas. Breakdown of topics and order of presentation was very thoughtful.
Found it all fascinating…it was easier to get an empathetic understanding from the way this was presented.
It was a really helpful and professional training. I learned a lot about myself and my own feelings.
Invaluable information around psycho-education…great resources to use with clients
Trainer was amazing…content very informative…lots to process
If you are interested in training your counsellors to work with Survivors then please do look at our training page on the website www.intothelight.org.uk/training/ or email us at info@intothelight.org.uk