Feedback from Cathy Press Facilitator Training London

London Feb/March 2016

Despite being in the domestic abuse field for 9 years I had some real lightbulb moments. Thank you. Susan Ward, Southern Domestic Abuse  susan.ward@southerndas.org

Excellent as a practitioner.  Some trainers can be repetitive and you get bored. This is different. I feel like I have learned a lot.  Rumana Begum, Kenyngton Manor School   begum_r@kenyngtonmanor.org

A very enjoyable course which will enable me to help more people in the future. Gail Pryce, Suttons Women's Centre  gail.pryce33@gmail.com

Excellent programme, giving me some valuable insight. Trainer gave lots and lots of valuable input, advice, examples and guidance. Looking forward to running one. Marie Skyers, Brent Family Solutions  marie.skyers@brent.gov.uk

This training and the trainer gave me so much more knowledge than I expected. Gave ideas of different learning styles and how to manage different situations. Have come away from the training feeling empowered and confident and full of new ideas. Sarah Hicks, Turning Point 

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Fantastic training! A must for any professional that wants to support and facilitate change. Kate Harris, Family Intervention Cheshire West and Chester Council  kate.harris@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

An informative course, with a great facilitator. Really enjoyed the programme.

The programme gives an opportunity for women to share and also let them know that they are not alone and understand it is not their fault. Trainer offered an in depth description, shared her experience of working with victims and most importantly her humour throughout.

Safoora Ahmed, Brent Family Solutions  safoora.ahmed@brent.gov.uk

I am so pleased that I came for the training. I have taken away much valued insight to my own background and believe this will help me with the future support I give people. I feel empowered on so many levels, which I don’t think I would have achieved if I hadn’t been on the course. Emma Bird, Haseltine

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Brilliant! Very knowledgable facilitator. Wish I had done the training sooner! Cathy explained everything in great details and increased my awareness in all aspects of domestic abuse.

Cathy is an excellent teacher. Very thoughtful and helps you to understand the programme really well. She is very good at delivery and listens well! Makes the learning process really easy.Gives very good explanations and ideas on how to deliver the programme Loved every bit of it. Empowered with knowledge of how to implement! Munaza Zaman,  ParentingU Company mparentingu@gmail.com

Enjoyed and learned with lovely people who were all there with the desire to help women realise that they have a voice out there.

Nicola Bourne, Stepping Stones, Luton  nicky.bourne@steppingstonesluton.org.uk

The training was intense and tiring because of the content, but well worth it. I feel able to facilitate a group quite confidently. Sharon Burton, PECAN sharon.burton@pecan.org.uk

Cathy has been invaluable in my training experience. I feel confident to deliver a programme which will empower women and produce awareness of domestic abuse. I feel motivated!

Katherine Stewart, Outreach Worker, Oxford

katherine.stewart@slade-nurs.oxon.sch.uk

The facilitator knew her subject inside out and conveyed the programme excellently. Alex Porter, PECAN

alex.porter@pecan.org.uk

This is an excellent course – Cathy is an excellent trainer facilitator – informative and empowering. The course encourages, supports and affirms the trainees  - empowering and inspiring them to be effective, motivated facilitators. First Class – Highly recommended.

Karen Hearne, Family Engagement Worker karenhearne279@hotmail.co.uk

Really insightful, interactive element supported learning and enhanced learning. Fantastic delivery, easy to use resources. Trainer gave well explained, clear objectives. Fantastic interactive learning process which supported my learning. Brilliant sound delivery.

Suzanne Oulad Hadj Ahmed, Edge of Care ,Cheshire West & Chester Council  suzanne.oulad.hadj.ahmed@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

TESTIMONIALS SANDHURST TRAINING DECEMBER 2015

TESTIMONIALS  SANDHURST  DECEMBER 2015

From our wonderful Clare Walker

Q: “What would you tell a friend or colleague about the training..?”

How valuable it is for both the participant and women you work with. How important the support is and valuable. If we only impact on one other person as a result we are supporting and educating against DA.

Community Support Development Worker

I would state that the training is intense and delivered by a very confident and knowledgeable facilitator. The information that has been gained by attending the programme will catastrophically change my practice going forward. I will also endeavour to raise more awareness of DA as a whole!

Childrens Centre BFC

To come and listen as its an eye opener for your own life and professional life too. Very in depth training. It was great taking part in group discussions and learning from each other. The trainer had a wealth of knowledge and made us feel very at ease. Very much appreciated!

 FIT Worker

I would advise to complete this training as content is valuable on 1-1 work as well as group work. I will be sharing with my son as I need to ensure that he is neither the perpetrator nor the victim of domestic abuse

Family Intervention Keyworker

It gives you an in depth knowledge about DA, the different types and forms, lots of info on how to safely and sensitively deliver The Freedom Programme.

Project Worker

It was really useful and enlightening. No matter what level of previous experience you have. I think all professionals working with families should have an awareness of The Freedom Programme.

FSA

How much I learned about the different forms of DA and how devious perpetrators can be.

Family Support Outreach Worker

Yes I would definitely recommend to all my colleagues. This training certainly made me think more about each characteristic and the motives and behaviour. I can confidently say that I now understand being a perpetrator of DA is a choice, and not down to mental health issues.

Family Intervention Keyworker

Its an eye opener. I have learned so much more from attending the training with regards to DA. Its in depth, makes it real to hear stories and accounts. Its useful to learn about tactics of perpetrators so we, as professionals, can support our service users to the best of our ability.

Senior Project Worker

Invaluable if you want to really gain a deep understanding of what makes a dominator and why women can be dominated.

Family Outreach Worker

Fantastic and informative. Ive learned so much about helping families who are living with a dominator.

Family Support Advisor

Well worth attending even if you think you know ‘living with the dominator’ you will certainly gain further insight, confidence and the ability to keep women safe!

Family Worker

TESTIMONIALS LEICESTER NOVEMEBER 2015 Clare Walker

TESTIMONIALS  LEICESTER NOVEMEBER 2015

Its amazing!

Safeguarding Officer

Would recommend this to help others if they are in a difficult domestic abuse situation.

Teaching Assistant

Very challenging but enlightening and would strongly recommend.

Social worker

Absolutely, the more information out there the better. 

Social Care Worker

Valuable training

Social Worker

Clare is a sensitive and empathic facilitator with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. She is motivational and inspiring.

Therapist

It is in depth and informative.

Out of Hours Worker

The training is a must!

Social Worker

Excellent course. Trainer was fantastic- enjoyed all 3 days and feel confident in Delivering the Freedom Programme.

Family Support

Insightful, a chance to network and share knowledge and experiences with other officials. It all makes sense!! When dealing with families and being able to identify behaviours and the impact on the family. Training was excellent!! Thank You!

Family Support Worker

I would recommend they attend the training and to have a look on the website. I believe it should be taught in secondary schools and more widely explored in parenting classes.

Health Visitor

I would recommend this training to all social workers in my team. It is extremely informative and provides a safe and relevant environment to explore all of the issues of practice facilitating the course.

Practice Leader

Very clear ad well thought out, thorough grounding in The Freedom Programme.

Family Support Worker

Informative! About awareness/ re-framing thinking clever approach- I/we used statements from the perspective of women/perpetrator/women and men in society. Supportive group- great knowledgeable facilitator.

Family Support

I have learnt more and I have challenged myself! I want to take the experience into my work practice and develop school partnerships working with children and young people. Particularly the effects and impacts.

Unknown

I felt empowered, I feel that I will be able to Deliver this training and empower other women.

Mental Health Nurse

Definitely Worth 3 days of your life!!

Nurture TA & Safeguarding Team

All the DASW should do this training as its so very useful. Helpful with all areas of support work!

Domestic Abuse Support Worker

The training is essential when working with and supporting women and young people who are in or have experienced abusive relationships. Clare is inspirational in sharing experiences and teaching The Freedom Programme. Thank you very much!!

Family Support Worker

YES!!! - Really life changing information!!

Senior Family Support Worker

Gives you a really good understanding of what domestic abuse is- what the tactics are and how life would be without a dominator. Definitely worth doing!

Family Support Worker

This is a valuable tool that will enable you to share with service users in order for them to gain knowledge and understanding that their situation can change.

Social Worker

Clare is an inspirational training facilitator. She is captivating in her delivery and uses her vast knowledge, experience and humor in an extremely engaging way. There was never a dull moment- though a heavy subject! Having fun and sharing our experiences has really helped to boost my confidence in an area I was feeling very unsure and in the dark about. Thank you Clare!

Outreach Support Worker

It is really useful training in particular the affects on children. It is beneficial to know the tactics and how this affects womens behaviour.

Family Support Worker

The training will give you a very good understanding of the dynamics and effects of Domestic Abuse.

Team Leader Support & Outreach

That although it is a heavy subject, it is paced well and is so interesting that it is enjoyable. Thank you! I look forward to being able to put what I have learnt into practice with my vulnerable client group, enabling them to independence. I can now see that those living in abusive relationships can protect their children and themselves by their actions and then overcome their situations, as some people from the training group disclosed about themselves.

Health Visitor

It is essential to their understanding of the dynamics of Domestic Abuse and the detailed effects.

Company Director

This training challenges perceptions and increases your awareness of domestic abuse.

Support Worker

The manner in which the course is delivered is outstanding. It enables you to be able to be equipped and deliver The Freedom Programme to support and empower women.

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Testimonials from recent Freedom Programme Facilitator Training by Clare Walker in Walsall

Testimonials from recent Freedom Programme Facilitator Training by Clare Walker in Walsall

This training expands your knowledge of domestic violence, its impact and the way we perceive the victim and dominator. It dispels myths and explains in a way that all who attend can understand. It also unpicks all the areas in a sensitive way. I will recommend it to everyone.

Child Intervention Targeted Worker

A very informative and thought provoking course that has highlighted the different aspects of the faces of the perpetrator, their thoughts and values, belief’s, where they originate from and how they are reinforced within society. I shall be sharing the book and contents with friends. The course itself was well presented with a friendly and professional approach

Family Support

A well-presented, informative course that has given me the knowledge/skills to support women attending the course. It has made me more aware of the impact of domestic abuse and the far-reaching effects it has

Family Support Worker

It gives a greater insight into the behaviours of controlling men and all aspects of the personalities, the long term effects and the depth of work needed to support and encourage them on their journey to a safer future

Senior Family Support Worker

I would strongly recommend, as I feel I was listened to and supported whenever I had a question. Clare was welcoming and enabled me to think about domestic abuse as a victim and how a dominator got to his belief’s

Targeted Child Intervention Worker

This training will enhance your skills and understanding about DV and the effects in the home - family life - relationships - childrens/adults behaviours. This programme will help to empower our service users to make healthy choices. Clare made this a fun and interesting 3 days

Family Support

Excellent training, provides a good insight into the tactics used by the dominator. It helps us to make sense of the situation in order to support women in this unfortunate situation. It equips us with the tools to offer support to becoming a survivor

Family Support Worker

The Freedom Programme is exactly what it says - it provides information, understanding and insights that can support victims and perpetrators and professionals become skilled in this area of work. An excellent training and I will be recommending this to all DA supporters, as it will help inform victims to make healthier choices

DA Co-Ordinator

It was a very thought provoking, practical and inspiring course. It really opened my eyes to the impact living with a dominator has on his victims. The training was run at the right pace and allowed me time to reflect on a variety of situations

Team Manager

Insightful and the book is a must read for everyone. From there they need to book on a course and attend sessions or direct them to website. Definitely something to share and get more information about

Support Worker

Everyone whether you’re a victim, survivor or neither, should attend the Freedom Programme as knowledge is power. If it’s not to support yourself you can support many throughout your work and personal life.

Family Support Worker

The training really breaks it down into understandable chunks and has given me a much better understanding of tactics, belief's and the impact of domestic abuse. The course has really made me think about my own beliefs.

Family Support Worker

Yes, the training is valuable. I have really enjoyed it & found it really useful.

Community Champion

The content of the training is brilliant! Everyone working with DV should have this knowledge. Clare encourages contact after the training & I would not hesitate in contacting her in the future.

8-12 Early Help

That it is very informative and empowering. Really interesting and useful. You will find out so much more information and also develop skills and knowledge to deliver.

Intensive Family Support

Very interesting/eye opening to abuse and types of abuse.

Early Help & Family Support Worker

very empowering for anyone in an abusive relationship. It is not oppressive and not judgemental - it helps practice delivery of the sessions. The pre course reading and book are excellent. It is fun!

Intensive Support Worker

Its an open approach to giving attendees a voice and an opportunity to prevent isolation. It also has lots of times to laugh and feel united, meaning if life is hard and traumatic, there is light at the end of the tunnel and a voice. Excellent opportunity to be the person that can put it all in place.

Intensive Family Support Worker

It gives valuable insight into tactics used and beliefs held by abusers. I was surprised at how little I knew in this area, even though I have attended many training sessions regarding

Senior Intensive Support Worker