April 4, 2016

The person delivering this programme is required to have a guidance counsellor qualification or equivalent.

You would be required to attend 3 half day training sessions to be held in DCU.

Training will be provided for the 2018-19 school year; dates and times are yet to be confirmed.

Yes, the Teacher or Guidance Counsellor delivering this programme will be required to design and develop a school appropriate intervention proposal. (Please note, this proposal can be presented to your training group at an (optional) fourth session to be held

A Student Empowerment and Life Skills manual will be provided at the first training session.

Teachers/Guidance Counsellors will receive certification from DCU provided they have (a) attended 3 half day training sessions, (b) implemented a Student Empowerment and Life Skills appropriate intervention in their school and (c) submitted a Student Empowerment and Life Skills Intervention

Training will be provided by Helena Ahern, Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Head of DCU Counselling.