In addition to giving direct service to individuals, couples, families and various kinds of groups, FAMSA has a comprehensive training programme which is offered to the public.
Basic Counselling Skills Training with emphasis on victims of rape, abuse and family violence
Peer Counselling
Understanding Emotions
Training the Trainer
Parenting Guidance to children with specific needs e.g. toddlers, teenagers
The training is offered to:
Professionals
Support Staff
Common Interest Groups
Volunteers
Community Developers
CUSTOMISED MODULES
CUSTOMISED MODULES
You can request a Customised training event of your choice to meet your needs for your company, organisation or community group. Advantages of this include:
For groups of up to 20, the cost is considerably less per person
Less time wasted and no travelling for your staff
Courses can be offered in three hour modules during normal in-service training, or whole day events
Receiving training as a shared experience enhances group cohesion and interaction – ensures ongoing learning
The course can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each group
Fees are negotiable
Interested in having training in your community or organisation? Please contact FAMSA National Council or the FAMSA Society nearest to you.
Some Customised training modules available on request to societies, organisations, communities, groups or individuals:
FOR SUPPORT STAFF & VOLUNTEERS:
Aids Prevention - Capacity Building
Personal Growth -Caring skills
Interpersonal Skills –Support Groups
Stress Management -Marriage Preparation
Living with diversity -Managing change
Developing leadership -Education for living
Communication skills -Marriage Enrichment
Community Empowerment
Assertiveness
Others, on request
FOR PROFESSIONALS :
Family Therapy
Trainer Training
Stress Management
Gender Sensitivity
Systemic Thinking
Basic Counselling
Trauma Counselling
Divorce Counselling
Working Cross-culturally
Community Development
Organisational Consultancy
Managing change/transition
Divorce and Family Mediation
Couples/Marriage Counselling
Group dynamics and facilitation
Group and inter-group relations
Management, leadership and authority issues
Working with:
Domestic Violence
Trauma Counselling
Single Parent Families
Step Families
Children of Divorce
Violence in the community
Depression
Groups
Loss, bereavement, death and dying
Others, on request
FAMSA's excellent training programmes are mainly aimed at prevention and education. Individuals, couples, families and communities are being empowered and developed towards healthy family life.
