SDS Seminars are large one-day events for a broad range of specialists from the caring professions. Stimulating, thought provoking, challenging and always practical - they provide a lot of opportunities for learning new techniques, asking questions, discussing difficulties and networking.

Copies of the powepoint presentation are provided on a free CD-ROM, along with re-usable worksheets, evidence-based reference lists and comprehensive further reading and resourse lists. There is no need to take lots of notes which gives you time to concentrate on the subject and participate in the discussion. All the above combined with video demonstrations and pair exercises make SDS seminars unique and memorable learning events.

Suitable for CPD and PREP. Certificate of Attendance provided at the end of the course.

THE ESSENTIAL TOOLKIT FOR RUNNING GROUPS
A practical seminar on the development of effective group work skills for professionals working with a range of young people and adult client groups

ANXIETY: NEW CHALLENGES & INTERVENTIONS
Are you ready for anxiety to replace depression as the primary mental health problem in the U.K.? This highly practical and evidence based course run by Chartered Clinical Psychologist Paul Grantham will outline the evidence for the growing anxiety epidemic and will explore the current state of knowledge and evidence based skills for addressing anxiety based problems including: GAD and chronic worry, PTSD. OCD and phobic problems.

SDS Workshops are one-day practical courses in a small group with lots of opportunities to discuss your experiences and problems in the field, as well as getting direct advice from a tutor and meeting colleagues.

With printed course materials, small group work, role play demonstrations and generous time for questions and discussion - they are ideal for gaining new skills and "fine-tuning" your working techniques.

Suitable for CPD and PREP. Certificate of Attendance provided at the end of the course.

BUILDING CLIENTS' SELF ESTEEM
A practical one day workshop on a NEW therapeutic approach to self-esteem

SKILLS FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AT WORK
A practical one-day course focusing on how to deal with difficuilt colleagues at work, from your staff to your boss.

SKILLS FOR CLINICAL AND CASE SUPERVISION
A practical one-day course for those who supervise the clinical and casework of others.

SKILLS FOR WORKING WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS
A practical one day course to enable you to work more effectively with clients with a personality disorder (PD) diagnosis

BASIC TAI CHI SKILLS FOR USE WITH CLIENTS
A one day course for those interested in understanding and successfully using basic Tai Chi skills with a range of different client groups.

PERSONAL CONFIDENCE & ASSERTIVENESS AT WORK
A practical one day course designed for health, social and voluntary services staff who want to develop their confidence and assertiveness at work

NEW APPROACHES TO GRIEF AND LOSS WORK
A practical one day course on understanding the complex nature of grief and new ways of effective therapeutic work with grief and loss problems

MINDFULNESS SKILLS FOR USE WITH CLIENTS
A one day course on the practical application of Mindfulness training both in groups and individually.

CBT: INTRODUCTORY COURSE (3 DAY COURSE)
An introductory course on this effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach developed and taught by accredited CBT therapists and multidisciplinary in nature