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Eden Training ‘The seeds of the Eden Alternative are planted in people’s hearts. It is, after all, with our hearts, rather than our eyes, that we see what is essential in this world’ (Dr. Bill Thomas – The Art of building a Human Habitat) Eden Alternative training is highly interactive, maximising the involvement of all participants and building on their current experience. Evaluation of organisations introducing the philosophy of the Eden Alternative by trained Associates in the UK has shown that the empowerment it has given to staff and subsequently to residents has been most beneficial. Staff are given permission to use their creativity in the care they provide and in the environment they create for their residents in order to give them a life worth living. Eden Alternative Associate training can be delivered in a variety of ways depending on the requirements of the organisation or individual. These include
Eden Associate Training develops an understanding of the ten principles of the Eden Alternative that underpin the Eden Alternative philosophy and gives specific suggestions and guidelines for putting them into practice. On returning to their organisations Associates are able to help staff, residents and their relatives interpret and adopt the principles of Eden on both an intellectual and emotional level in their own environments. The National course provides participants with an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge and creates communities of support which operate after the course has ended and participants are meeting the challenges of implementation in their facilities. All those who complete the training will receive a certificate and will be registered on the EU Eden Associate Register. For further information about Eden Associates click here. What people say about their Eden Associate course Who is it for? Managers, owners, Directors of Care, Activity Coordinators, Trainers, senior staff and anyone involved in or interested in the cultural change to person centred care for residents. Who is it for? Managers, owners, Directors of Care, Activity Coordinators, Trainers, senior staff and anyone involved in or interested in the cultural change to person centred care for residents.
When is it delivered? External courses are delivered at least twice a year. In-house courses can be delivered at a mutually convenient time. What does it cost? National Course £500 per participant (£450 for early birds) £400 per participant for groups of 3 or more from the same organisation/home The Next Eden Associate Training Courses will be held on 19,20,21 October 2010 at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2PQ http://www.cumberwellpark.com Further details and booking form for October 2010 ...
Eden Associate Training In-house Eden Associate Training can be very successfully delivered in-house. Many organisations have chosen this option. Training a group of senior staff or a cross section of all staff as Eden Associates has the advantage of generating levels of expertise throughout the organisation/home which accelerates the process of culture change. What does it cost By negotiation Hosting an Eden Associate Training Course Most Eden training in the USA is based around a facility hosting an Eden Associate course which is attended by staff from other organisations. This may be a way for a smaller home or group of homes to train a small group of key staff without the costs associated with sending them off site. The host organisation is primarily responsible for costs associated with the venue and catering. The Eden Alternative trainers are responsible for all other costs associated with the course. If you or your organisation would be interested in exploring this idea further please call 01225 309 238 or email june@eden-alternative.co.uk.
Eden Alternative Training Course (2 day) This course can be delivered in conjunction with the in-house Associate course, i.e. only a subset of participants completing the 3rd day to become Eden Associates. What is it? A two day course covering much of the material from the three day course but with a more practical orientation. The course can be delivered one day a week if required. This course can be developed with in-house trainers (who must be Eden Associates) and delivered by them Who is it for? Carers, domestic, catering and maintenance staff and their supervisors. Where is it delivered? In-house at a mutually convenient time. What does it cost? By negotiation Please note: Non-Associate Courses will only be delivered in organisations where a senior member of staff or trainer is already an Eden Associate.
Introductory Workshops (half day or 1 day) What is it? Either a 4-hour or 8-hour intensive training introducing groups of up to 25 to the Eden Principles. This course can be used as an initial information session for managers, staff, residents and their families, and communities. The purpose is to reach critical mass for awareness of the Eden Alternative and the Principles. Once hearts are opened, minds will follow. This course can be developed for staff orientation by the local Eden Associates and delivered in house. What does it cost? £50/£100 per participant (minimum of 12)
What is it? Ongoing support for managers of residential or nursing homes. It is our experience that for many managers continuing contact with the Eden Alternative Coordinator is helpful in maintaining momentum and motivation during the Eden journey. Executive coaching is recommended at intervals of a month and can be conducted by telephone. June Burgess is a qualified and experienced coach. What does it cost? £50 per one hour session
The Eden Alternative UK and Ireland is the only organisation licensed to deliver Eden Alternative training in the UK and Ireland.
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For all enquiries contact June Burgess Regional Coordinator for the Eden Alternative,, UK & Ireland 19 Woolley Drive Bradford on Avon Wiltshire BA15 1AU
Phone: 01225 309238 E-mail:june@eden-alternative.co.uk
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