Counselling clients with a terminal illness

Counselling clients with a terminal illness

In conjuction with Motor Neurone Disease Association and the University of Northampton

Continuing professional development for qualified counselling professionals

Dates: 11 - 12 March and 13 May 2017

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: University of Northampton

30 hours CPD

Programme

Session 1 - 11 March 2017

Understanding the experience of living with a terminal illness:

The biology of motor neurone disease

The patient and the carers’ experience, including being alone

Thinking beyond stages of bereavement

How people cope with stress

Support after-death

Understanding the intersection of the physical, emotional and social level

Session 2 - 12 March 2017

Working therapeutically with people with a terminal illness, their carers and family:

Family life cycle and illness process

Developing family resilience

End of life dilemma

Self-care and burn-out prevention

Use of supervision

Communication professional-patient-carers

Session 3 - 13 May 2017

Follow up

Bring case material – small group discussion

Building and enhancing family resilience after death

Course tutors

Dr Lisa Fellin

Systemic Therapist

Research Director

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

University of East London

Professor Jane Callaghan

Professor in Psychology

University of Northampton

This is a pilot scheme and is free to 10 participants on a first come first served basis. If this number is exceeded a waiting list will be created anticipating the launch of the course. Programme is subject to change