About the course.....
With a recent report quoting that British children are clocking up 6 hours of screen time per day (computer, TV, phone, kindle etc) it is no surprise that young people often find it challenging to communicate face to face. We can’t stop the use of screens as of course we need them and they are extremely valuable in our society for countless reasons including a fantastic tea
ching medium. However it has been proven that children cannot learn interpersonal skills with online interaction and we know that learning at computer speed can lead to children finding it difficult to concentrate and regulate their behaviour in everyday situations. After observing children in a variety of social settings it is clear that most children would benefit from some additional support in this area. Additional support using the Principles of Attuned Communication will enhance basic communication skills, promote confidence and aid concentration. Face2Face was born .......
Face2Face aims to promote and encourage positive interaction and attunement in a safe and supportive environment. The six week course will develop the pupils’ social and emotional skills with a strong focus on self awareness and self – regulation. The aim will be to develop communication competence thus strengthening social and emotional well-being and resilience – the building blocks for life. The course will be underpinned by strengthening the pupil’s emotional intelligence: self awareness, impulse control, persistence, motivation and empathy, “the qualities that mark people who excel: whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the work place.” Daniel Goleman
We are passionate about nurturing and strengthening the skills and qualities which are necessary for young people to thrive in education and go on to be successful in their chosen career and life. The programme will be highly participative using challenging games, activities, video feedback and positive reinforcement. Face2Face aims to:
* Develop cognitive,social & emotional well being
* Improve communication skills
* Increase self awareness
* Improve confidence and self esteem
* Encourage valuable life skills in a fun environment
* Reactivate interpersonal skills that maybe underused in this high tech environment we live in
About the Coaches.....
As company director Julie Gillespie has been specialising in delivering communication training across a number of organisations for the past 10 years. A certified coach, NLP practitioner and trained psychometric tester she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Julie’s other passion is working with young people and she has extensive experience in this area including Camp Programme Director (USA), afterschool programmes and sports coaching. Behaviour specialist Nancy Gillespie brings 20 years teaching experience to the programme. In addition to her teaching experience she is a Qualified Video Interaction Guidance Trainer, Supervisor and Practitioner with 15 years experience using this method with families and in schools. Course content
Below is an outline of what will be covered throughout the 6 weeks:
What is good communication? - What does it look like? How do we know we are communicating well? Being attentive – look interested, friendly posture, give time and space for others, enjoy watching. Encouraging initiatives -Waiting, emotional warmth, active listening, naming positively, friendly tone. Receiving initiatives-Positive body language, smiling, show you noticed, eye contact, repeating actions. Developing Attuned Interactions - Receive then respond, check for understanding, wait your turn, short turns, having fun, equal interaction, cooperation. Developing trust and confidence
The process....
We will also film the children during activities following the very effective Video Interaction Guidance format. This includes filming, analysing the film and reviewing with the children. We only look at positive examples of communication allowing the children to “see what the behaviour looks like” recognise and repeat it. For more information on this process please go to www.videointeractionguidance.net
Who would benefit from attending? We have structured the programme to target P4 -P7. How much will it cost?
£42.00 for six week course
How long will each session last?
1.5 hours once a week for 6 weeks
What is the size of the group?
10 – 15 pupils
Venue & Time
The Green room, Kirknewton 3.30-5pm.
