Training Programmes
Our training programmes offer tried and tested methods for understanding and engaging in conflict, and navigating difference.
Information on current training is outlined below. We can also work with you to develop training tailored to your group or organisation. Visit the 'Tailored Training' page for more information.
Faith in Change and Conflict
- Duration
- Dates TBC. Please watch this space.
- About
Place for Hope is delighted to be running the inaugural Certificate in ‘Faith in Change and Conflict’ in Scotland in early 2021.
Knowing there is help and support available can be a great source of hope for those experiencing difficulties and divisions within their congregations and communities, and Place for Hope have a proven record in helping individuals and faith communities find both support and ways through the difficulties.
This advanced course is for all in leadership (ordained, lay, formal, informal) in our churches who want to deepen their learning about conflict, change and transition in faith contexts, in order to strengthen their skills base for local application.Over the two 3.5-day sessions, the course will cover four units:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Conflict Transformation and Personal Development
- Unit 2: Communication and Facilitation Skills
- Unit 3: Conflict and Mediation Skills
- Unit 4: Conflict in the Context of Faith
- Upcoming Dates
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£850 early bird rate until 30th September, thereafter £950 (30% deposit payable on application)
Fee includes catering, accommodation and training materials for the two 3.5-day blocksThis event is eligible for Church of Scotland Study Leave.
Payments can be made in instalments on request.- More Information
Visit the Faith in Change and Conflict page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Bullying and Harassment
- Duration
- Session 1: Monday 8th February 09:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Wednesday 10th February 09:30 - 13:00 both online via zoom
- About
We know that bullying and harassing behaviour exists in our church/faith communities. How can we respond with dignity and respect as our core values? This new workshop guides participants through the dynamics of bullying, and equips them with ways to respond.
- Upcoming Dates
- Mon 8th Feb, 2021 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Specific donation categories for attending the course
Please pay whichever of the following amounts you feel you can afford (minimum amount £10):
£55 - I am happy to pay a wee bit more to help support others
£35 - I am able to pay the standard price for this course
£25 - I need to be a wee bit careful with money
£10 - It’s a tough time at the moment and money is tight
(plus eventbrite booking fee)- More Information
Visit the Bullying and Harassment page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Scripture, Spirituality and Conflict
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
What does scripture say about conflict? Is there a ‘biblical’ approach to difference and disagreement? Using small group work, we weave stories of biblical insight with lived experience in this new workshop for faith leaders.
- Upcoming Dates
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Contact abdul.rahim@placeforhope.org.uk for details.
- More Information
Visit the Scripture, Spirituality and Conflict page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Growing through Change and Conflict Further Skills
- Duration
- One-day workshop
- About
The Further Skills day is is designed for those who have already taken part in the Foundation Day. The aim of this day is to practise skills in conflict transformation in the context of church leadership. The kinds of skills we’ll cover will include:
- Rapport building and establishing relationships
- Opening up difficult conversations, and seeing wider perspectives
- Coming to decisions in good and helpful ways
- Upcoming Dates
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Contact abdul.rahim@placeforhope.org.uk for details.
- More Information
Visit the Growing through Change and Conflict Further Skills. page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
Growing through Change and Conflict Foundation
- Duration
- 3 x evening sessions 7pm-9pm online via zoom: Mon 11th Jan 2021 - Wed 13th Jan 2021
- About
This intensive workshop will explore:
- What is conflict?
- How does it operate in our churches, or faith communities?
- What are the different levels of conflict and how do we recognise them?
- What is my ‘conflict style’?
- How can I use my skills, or grow more skills to respond to conflict?
- Upcoming Dates
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Specific donation categories for attending the course
Please pay whichever of the following amounts you feel you can afford (minimum amount £10):£55 - I am happy to pay a wee bit more to help support others
£35 - I am able to pay the standard price for this course
£25 - I need to be a wee bit careful with money
£10 - It’s a tough time at the moment and money is tight(plus eventbrite booking fee)
- More Information
Visit the Growing through Change and Conflict Foundation. page for more information and booking details. Join our mailing list to get news of upcoming courses.
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