“...safe emotional environment... well-structured with enough flexibility...”
“...materials clear and training well-paced, with a variety of activities and change of focus...”
“...inclusive talk re [counselling] failures helpful... didn't feel I was the only one to make mistakes...”
“...time and place boundaries clearly expressed and kept to all day...”
“...we have worked very well collaborating with each other...”
“...structure useful, with comprehensive notes of the day's work...”
“...good sense of partnership...”
“...good opportunity for all to participate...”
“...good material in session and to take away...”
“...very useful to have booklist...”
“...clearly boundaried timekeeping and coverage of all material...”
“...keeping discussion moving not being sidetracked...”
“...encouraged individual participation - all questions answered...”
“...felt at ease to soak all the questions which the material prompted, and felt heard...”
“...good directive input balanced with some group work and keeping focus...”
“...it opens doors to lots of new thinking and reading...”
“...environment pleasant, warm and safe... structure was clear and contained...”
“...a very good way of encouraging participation with a small group splitting off...”
“...interaction felt comfortable and an effective way of learning...”
“...the day ran smoothly time-wise with discussion if times were changed...”
“...comprehensive notes and helpful case-studies and small group material...”
“...whole day seemed focused...”
“...each member of group encouraged to share without any sense of judgement...”
“...lots of encouragement from the trainer to work things through as a group...”
“...I appreciated the use of examples to help build understanding...”
“...Excellent material, discussion, exercises - a great opportunity to learn...”
“...people were honoured and respected...”