24-25 October 1998: Introduction to TA - Two day workshop with Graeme Summers introducing the principles of TA theory and practice. Suitable for personal or professional application. 10am-5pm both days. Cost £35. Contact Graeme on 01524 762607 or 0161 2572202.

21-22 November 1998: Introduction to Gestalt – Two day workshop with Elizabeth Jackson. An experiential introduction to the principles and practice of Gestalt Therapy. This workshop is for mental health professionals - volunteers - counsellors - trainees and anyone with an inquiring mind interested in learning about Gestalt. Contact Elizabeth 0161 257 2202. Cost £35

Group Supervision Groups - led by John Bernard Harris. These groups (maximum 5 members) are for people involved in running groups of any kind, who would like regular (6 – 8 weekly) supervision on their groupwork practice. There are currently vacancies in one group meeting in Manchester and another meeting near Huddersfield. Cost: £25 per session (3 hours). For discussion/details contact John Bernard Harris on 01457-870476.

Trauma Supervision Group for professional and volunteer workers who help people recover from trauma. Cost: £25 per session (3 hours) – sliding scale for volunteers. Contact Elizabeth 0161 257 2202

11-13 December 1998:The Art of the Trainer - This workshop offers a wide-ranging look at the philosophy and practice of training and facilitation from Gestalt and other perspectives. Among the topics covered will be:
* The philosophy and psychology of learning
* Planning and delivering workshops and other training events
* Workshop design
* Training delivery styles - from didactic to experiential
* Creating a learning environment in the training room
* The group process of learning groups
The final programme will be negotiated with participants according to needs and interests. We will use our own ways of working and our process as a training group as a prime source of learning. Handouts will be given. Participants will be encouraged to facilitate sessions within the workshop, enabling them to receive 'live' guidance, feedback and support on their work.
The workshop is suitable for both new and more experienced trainers who wish to explore the fundamentals of good training in theory and practice. There will be a maximum of 8 participants, to allow ample individual attention. The workshop will run from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 to 4pm on Sunday.
Cost: £150. The deposit is £75, refundable only if the workshop is cancelled. For further details contact John Harris on: 01457-870476