Training Courses

C&F Training are please to announce our training schedule for September to November 2024.

Click on the image to bring you to a PDF with links to application form for training. Please note September 2024 training is now full!



5-Step Method Practitioner Training

  • Delivered remotely via video conference or in person.

  • A total of 14 hours delivered over four 3.5-hour sessions on line OR two 7 -hour sessions in person, utilising mixed methods; structured and peer learning, skills application, observational learning and group discussions. 

  • Aimed at trainees pursuing Practitioner Accreditation in order to deliver 5-Step Method to affected family members. Accredited practitioners can pursue Trainer and Assessor Accreditation once Practitioner Accreditation is achieved. 

  • Trainees will gain knowledge and experience of:

    • Theoretical underpinning of the 5-Step Method, including research methodology.

    • Stress-Strain-Information-Coping-Support Model

    • Essential Counselling skills

    • Pre and Post Psychometric Assessment; Family Member Questionnaire

    • Structure and competencies for each intervention step

    • Safe application of intervention 

    • Application within group setting 

    • 5-Step Method Accreditation Process 

5 Step Method Training is IACP Approved and holds 14 CPD points for the training only

5-Step Method Informed

  • Delivered remotely via video conference.

  • A total of 6 hours delivered as one session utilising mixed methods: structured and peer learning, skills application, observational learning and group discussions.

  • Aimed at staff who are not intending on delivering the 5-Step Method to affected family members but want to work in a 5-Step Informed way. This may be useful for management and client facing staff such as reception, administrators. 

  • Attendees will gain knowledge and experience of:

    • Stress-Strain-Information-Coping-Support Model

    • Essential Counselling skills

    • and application of Family Member Questionnaire

    • Structure for each intervention step

5-Step Method Refresher

  • Delivered remotely via video conference.

  • A total of 7 hours delivered over two 3.5-hour sessions utilising mixed methods; structured, peer and self-directed learning, skills application, observational learning, group discussions and quiz based assessments.

  • Aimed at practitioners or trainees who have lapses in practice or want to update their skills. 

  • Trainees and Practitioners will gain knowledge and experience of:

    • Stress-Strain-Information-Coping-Support Model

    • Essential Counselling skills

    • Pre and Post Psychometric Assessment; Family Member Questionnaire

    • Content and competencies for each step of the intervention

    • Accreditation Process

If you would like more information on any of the trainings offered please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please click button below to email us for more details or call us on 085 118 4516

Subsidies training fees may be available for HSE and Drug & Alcohol Task Force services.  Subsidies are limited, please feel free to contact us for more information. (Ireland only)

Become an Accredited Practitioner

Complete the 5 Step Method Training Program and accreditation process to become an official registered practitioner with C&F Training.

 

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