Courses done in collaboration with Hospivison

HOPEFUL COMPASSION: HIV/AIDS COUNSELLING &CARE: P002918

Purpose of the course:

To train carers (professional and lay) to provide compassionate emotional and spiritual care and counselling for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Dates	Venue	Cost
22-24 July 2019	Pretoria	R1 200 (Incl VAT)

 

SHORT COURSE IN TRAUMA COUNSELLING IN AN ACCIDENt AND EMERGNCY UNIT: P002934

Purpose of the course:

It is certainly not an overstatement to say that we live in a traumatized society. South Africa has some of the highest violent crime, abuse and rape statistics in the world. Caregivers and counsellors in society are overburdened by the psychological and spiritual impact of this situation. HosiVision, with its experience in trauma units at hospitals is ideally placed to provide training and practical experience in trauma counselling of lay and professional caregivers.

Dates	Venue	Cost
11-13 March 2019 10-12 June 2019 01-03 August 2019	Pretoria Pretoria Cape Town	R1 200 (Incl VAT) R1 200 (Incl VAT) R1 200 (Incl VAT)

 

MEMORY WORK: LOSS, DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT: P002917

Purpose of the course:

Loss is an inherent part of the human condition, but we are seldom taught how to deal with it. The impact of life-threatening illness such as cancer, and related loss and death is devastating. Memory work provides a structured and safe therapeutic environment and process which uses the power of group dynamics. It also addresses the crucial aspect of leaving a legacy and provides a concrete record of the process of dealing with loss, dying and death

Who may attend:

Professional and lay care givers, pastors, spiritual and community leaders working with loss, death and bereavement, and who have Grade 12.

Dates	Venue	Cost
07-09 Oct 2019	Pretoria	R1 200 (Incl VAT)
05-07 Sep 2019	Cape Town	R1 200 (Incl VAT)

 

Advanced short Course in CLINICAL PASTORAL Counseling: P003466

Purpose of course:

This course brings participants into a supervised encounter with persons in crisis. Through intentional reflective practice, practical involvement and the feedback from peers and facilitators, participants develop new awareness of themselves as persons and develop their skills.

Who may attend:

Volunteer lay counselors who support patients, family and staff, pastoral caregivers, leaders of faith based communities, and professional people caring for the sick. A Grade 12 certificate is required.

Structure and duration of the course:

The course is offered over four days. A portfolio of evidence is required at the end of this including assignments and reporting on practical work.

Dates	Venue	Cost
28-31 Oct 2019	Pretoria	R1 600 (Incl VAT)
09-12 April 2019	Cape Town	R1 600 (Incl VAT)

 

SPIRITUAL CARE AND COUNSELLING FOR THE SICK: P003467

Purpose of the course:

Pastors, counselors and those involved in care for the sick can play an important role in mobilizing the individual’s spiritual, emotional and social resources to achieve optimum healing and health. This course is helping participants unlock their potential contribution. 

Who may attend:

Volunteer lay counselors who support patients, family and staff, pastoral caregivers and leaders of faith-based communities as well as other professional people caring for the sick. A Grade 12 qualification is required.

Dates	Venue	Cost
11- 13 Feb 2019 08-10 Apr 2019  19- 21 Aug 2019	Pretoria Pretoria Pretoria	R1 200 (Incl VAT) R1 200 (Incl VAT) R1 200 (Incl VAT)

 

Dates	Venue	Cost
14- 16 Feb 2019	Cape Town	R1 200 (Incl VAT)
17- 19 Oct 2019	Cape Town	R1 200 (Incl VAT)

 

DEPRESSION: TO BELIEVE IN SUNSHINE

Purpose of the course

Mental disorders are a major contributor to the burden of disease in all regions of the world. The prevalence of major depression in SA is 9.7%. The narrative approach provides a powerful and life-changing framework to deal with depression

Dates	Venue	Cost
07-09 Mar 2019  16-18 Sept 2019	Cape Town Pretoria	R1 200 (Incl VAT) R1 200 (Incl VAT)