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
- Part 1) Tuesday 25th July 2023 3 pm - Thursday 27th July 2022 4pm Part 2) Tuesday 3rd October 2023 3pm - Thursday 5th October 2023 4pm (with 2 x online sessions - PM Tues 15/8 and AM Fri 15/9)
- About
Place for Hope is delighted to be running the inaugural Certificate in ‘Faith in Change and Conflict’ in Scotland in July & October 2023 (two 3-day blocks, with an additional two 2-hour sessions of online teaching at a date to be agreed with participants)
Note: Dates for two x 2-hour sessions for online teaching input will be planned with participants to fit in between Parts 1 and 2
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 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
- Tue 25th Jul, 2023 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
£950 - payments can be made in instalments on request
Fee includes catering, accommodation and training materialsThis event is eligible for Church of Scotland Study Leave.
- 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.
Nonviolence: Jesus’ radical invitation to a critical spiritual practice in today’s world.
- Duration
- Two x half-day Online Sessions
- About
- Upcoming Dates
- Wed 8th Mar, 2023 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Standard price: £45
Happy to pay more to help support others: £60
It’s tough at the moment; money is tight: £15- More Information
Leading through Change & Transition ONLINE
- Duration
- 2 x 3.5 hr session 8th and 15th February 2023 (0930 - 1pm)
- About
- Upcoming Dates
- Wed 8th Feb, 2023 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Contact martina.hunt@placeforhope.org.uk for details.
- More Information
Responding to Bullying and Harassment ONLINE
- Duration
- 2 x half-day online sessions
- 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
- Wed 11th Jan, 2023 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Contact martina.hunt@placeforhope.org.uk for details.
- 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 martina.hunt@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 martina.hunt@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 ONLINE
- Duration
- Two half-day online sessions
- 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
- Wed 22nd Mar, 2023 ()
- By arrangement (please contact us to discuss)
- Cost Per Person
Standard price: £45
Happy to pay more to help support others: £60
It’s tough at the moment; money is tight: £15- 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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- Faith in Change and Conflict
- Growing through Change and Conflict Foundation ONLINE
- Growing through Change and Conflict Further Skills
- Scripture, Spirituality and Conflict
- Responding to Bullying and Harassment ONLINE
- Leading through Change & Transition ONLINE
- Nonviolence: Jesus’ radical invitation to a critical spiritual practice in today’s world.
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