ASSOCIATION OF

THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES

A LIVING-LEARNING EXPERIENCE

IN A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY

RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP

Friday 16^6h to Sunday 18^th May, 2008

at Commonwork, Chiddingstone, Kent

CPD benefits

THIS WORKSHOP QUALIFIES FOR UNITS FROM RCPSYCH

PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXPERIENTIAL TEMPORARY COMMUNITYCOUNTS TOWARDS ATC’S TRAINING PORTFOLIO FOR TC PRACTITIONERS

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ATC WORKSHOP, BARNS CENTRE, CHURCH LANE, TODDINGTON, CHELTENHAM, GL54 5DQ

TEL/FAX: 01242 620077

email: post@therapeuticcommunities.org

Registered Charity No. 326108

A LIVING-LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY

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This Workshop is for staff working within therapeutic communities, supportive organisations, rehabilitative or residential care settings, and for anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of residential living.

You will:

· have the opportunity to experience and participate in a temporary Therapeutic Community as a resident;

· have the opportunity to explore self in relation to others’ cultural diversity

· be involved in community meetings, small, large and work groups, and other activities designed to explore the experience of being a member of this short-lived community;

· meet with colleagues sharing your experience and concerns;

· enjoy the facilities and attractive location of Commonwork,

a rural residential centre in Kent.

Staff Team includes:

Rex Haigh, Thames Valley Initiative; Neil Palmer, Complex Needs Service; Jan Lees, Research Associate, Francis Dixon Lodge; Steve Pearce, Oxford TC; Sheena Money, Thames Valley Initiative

The cost is £320 for ATC members, £370 non-ATC members.

This includes 2 nights accommodation, meals and fees.

Please make cheques payable to Association of Therapeutic Communities. Payment by credit card is also acceptable.

Full payment to be received by 2 May 2008, please.

Deposits and fees are non-refundable after 2 May 2008.

A detailed form will be sent to each participant on receipt of the completed application form opposite.

Future Workshops: 18-20 November 2008

/Some comments from Workshop participants:

“It has had a big impact on how I see the community I work in and how I understand what the residents go through. Biggest impact was on me looking at myself though. It gave me lots to t hink about and motivation to seek out more, to help me personally. Nothing I didn’t enjoy. It was a great experience”.

Jenny Tew, HMP Grendon

“I enjoyed the whole experience, although it stimulated a lot of pain, which I am still processing to date. It has been one of the most beneficial experiences of my life.”

Amanda Warsop, HMP Dovegate

“It would have been great to extend it for a week, yet I appreciate that it was to simply experience the nature of a TC and it achieved that exceptionally well. I will always treasure my TC weekend. Thank you all very much.”

Sarah Walker, Ley Prison Programme

“… I gained a lot from people’s observation and comments but more important was the learning and insight into how lack of self-esteem and status can strip one of feeling that one has anything to offer… when I returned to work it was with a determination not to forget this insight … To those who are wondering whether or not to apply for the Living-Learning Experience, my advice is: hesitate no longer!”

Jan Keen, Senior Care Officer, St. Maur, Devon

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. It was very refreshing to spend time with others from the same/similar careers. I valued all aspects of the experience and do not feel there was any part I did not learn from.”

Amy Jardine, Ley Prison Programme

APPLICATION FORM FOR

To: The Administrator, ATC, Barns Centre, Church Lane,

Toddington, Cheltenham, Glos., GL54 5DQ

I wish to reserve a place on the Residential Workshop in May 2008 to be held at Commonwork, Kent.

I am/ my organisation is already a member of the Association of

Therapeutic Communities. 

I am not yet a member of ATC. 

I would like to join ATC and benefit from the members’ discount for this Workshop. 

I enclose £50 for my annual membership subscription.

I enclose deposit of £100/*

Full fee of £320/* £370/

ATC Membership £50 (Overseas + £10).

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I prefer to pay by VISA/MasterCard:

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I note that the full fee must be paid by 2 May 2008, and no monies are refundable after that date.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Organisation: ____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________

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Tel: _________________ Fax: _____________ email:__________________

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