Contact Details
| Organisation: | Geraldine’s Training & Development Service |
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| Contact name(s): | Geraldine Butler |
| Address: | Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath Also at 125 Manor Court, Knocknacarra Galway |
| Telephone: | 044 9661572 |
| Mobile: | 087 1349479 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | www.geraldine.ie |
Programme Details
| Target audience: | Parents in general, Parents of children 0-5, Parents of children 6-12, Parents of children 13-18, First time parents, People who parent alone, Post separation parents, Fathers, Foster parents, Blended families, This programme can be adapted according to the needs of all the groups outlined. |
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| Theme/subject matter: | Behaviour Management |
| Method of delivery: | Group work, One-to-one work, Home visiting, The programme can be delivered as a group session, on a one-to-one basis or a home visit. |
| Programme aims: | This programme explores and discusses challenging behaviour with a focus on bullying. Objective: What is challenging behaviour? Why might a child present with challenging behaviour? Focus on Bullying would involve: What is bullying? What is the impact of bullying? Why do people bully? How can you tell if your child is being bullied? What can you do if you suspect your child is being bullied? How to support a child who is experiencing bullying? |
| Resources used: | Barnardos Resource Library, material from the HSE and information I have researched with young people over the years who have experienced bad behaviour and groups that I have facilitated on this topic. |
About the Facilitator
| Name: | Geraldine Butler |
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| Qualifications: | 2012 – current: BA Family & Community Studies, NUIG; 2006: Certificate: Effective Communication and Listening Skills; 2003: FETAC Certificate, Training of Trainers in the Voluntary Sector; 1999: Diploma Community Development and Leadership, NU Maynooth; 1995: Building Community School Links, Marino Institute of Education; 1994: Training and Development, All Hallows College, Drumcondra. |
| Experience: | Twenty years experience working in the area of Training and Development, working with a diversity of groups from the Department of Education to the local Training Boards and other organisations delivering a broad range of training solutions with a people focus approach. |
Location & Duration of the Programme
| County | Cavan, Galway, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath |
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| Number of sessions: | Depends on need it can vary from 4-6 workshops. |
| Frequency of sessions: | Weekly |
| No. of hours per session: | 2.5 hours |
| When is the programme held? | Depends on the needs of the participants |
| Is childcare available? | No response |
Booking the Programme
| How do I book a place on the programme? | Self Referral, Referred by professional |
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| Total cost incl. materials: | €145 plus travel |