West Malling – South East, South London and North London

Regional Learning Development Officer: Matthew Walters

Matthew Walters, West Malling RLDOMatthew grew up in an Army family with officer parents and now an officer sibling. He has studied Addictive Behaviours and, before becoming an RLDO, spent the last 24 years working in homelessness sector in street outreach, housing, welfare rights, money advice work, and management, predominantly in employment, training and education. Matthew is currently Corps Sergeant Major at his home corps and lives in Kent with his wife Rachel and their son, James.
Contact: [email protected]

Addictive substances, including alcohol, cigarettes and drugs
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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 team
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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

Mental Health First Aid Course Details The Online MHFA Adult course is a practical skills and awareness course designed to equip learners with the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues, and provide support and signposting to self-help, or professional services. The new online version delivers the same evidence-based

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