NOTE: Spirasi’s Professional Training Programmes are currently full, and we can no longer take bookings. If you would like to register your interest for future training (2025), please email training@spirasi.ie and we will let you know as soon as bookings are re-opened. Thank you
Training provided by Spirasi
Working with Survivors of Torture
Workshop Overview
- Defining Torture
- History of torture
- Types of torture
- Psychological Consequences of Torture
- Trauma and Complex Trauma
- How to work with a survivor of torture
Cultural Competency
Workshop Overview
- What is Culture?
- Four Levels of Cultural Awareness
- Intercultural Communication Styles
- Relationships
- Time, Environment and Language
- Cultural Awareness
Working with Interpreters
Workshop Overview
- Using an Interpreter: Why and When
- Who to use and who not to use
- Types of Interpreting
- Managing your interpreting needs
- Before, During and After the consultation
- Rules and Roles
- Mental Health Interpreting
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
Workshop Overview
- Vicarious Trauma
- Burnout
- Types of Self-care
- Stress
- Organisational Impact
- Self-care plan