Newport Region – Devon and Cornwall, Severn & Somerset, Southern and Wales

Regional Learning Development Officer: Laurence Bennett

Laurence Bennett, Newport RLDOLaurence commenced work for The Salvation Army in October 2007 as a Divisional Youth Officer where he enjoyed over 11 years of leadership, leader development and discipleship work. Prior to working for The Salvation Army Laurence worked in a range of children and youth services including social services, youth services and secondary education. Following on from post graduate study he completed almost 5 years as a part time tutor for a theological college focused on student professional practice. Laurence commenced work for the William Booth College School for In-Service Training and Development in 2018. Laurence is particularly interested in theology as it relates to the practice of ministry. He also enjoys developing mentoring relationships and utilising the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator tool as a certified practitioner to enable individuals to access their potential. Laurence lives in Christchurch, Dorset with his wife and three daughters, where they volunteer and are heavily involved in their local church community. Contact: [email protected]

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Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Addiction

Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Addiction Course Content This course provides the learner with a broad introduction to the causes and consequences of addiction, including the contributing factors that can increase the likelihood of behaviours related to addiction. Focusing on supporting behaviour change, we will have a deeper exploration of harm reduction, drug categories,

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Servant Assertiveness

Servant Assertiveness Course Content How do you assert yourself without compromising the qualities of humility and compassion? How do you maintain your calling to servant leadership when being assertive? This course will explore the topic of Servant Assertiveness. The course will: equip participants with knowledge of behaviors related to assertiveness, develop skills for improving communication,

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Principles of Trauma Informed Practice

Principles of Trauma Informed Practice Course Details As service providers we are increasingly aware that surviving traumatic events is more common than previously realised or accepted. There is now a large evidence-base that surviving traumatic events can have a substantial impact on a person’s life, including increasing the risk of poorer physical and mental health,

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Outcome Star

Outcome Star Course Content • Introduction to the Outcomes Star• Using the Outcomes Star with Service Users• Action Planning using the Star• Recording, understanding and using Star data• Checking learning and next steps The learning is assessed on the day in the final exercise. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, delegates should be

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Multicultural World, Intercultural Mission

Multicultural World, Intercultural Mission Course Content The meaning and theology of intercultural mission. An understanding of an intercultural church. Building an intercultural church (all peoples and generations). Building and developing an intercultural leadership team. The important role the intercultural church plays in community. An understanding of the history of immigration and how this has impacted

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Mental Health First Aid

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