Events

Emotional avoidance is an adapted coping strategy to control and minimise the risk of rejection from others. The suppression of emotion leads to the creation of a façade and with it shame and fear. Explored from a Psychodynamic perspective this workshop will explore when emotional avoidance becomes pathological leading to psychological withdrawal, the loss of self and shame-based rage and violence.

Grudges are not restricted by gender, age, class or ethnicity. We have all known grudges; by holding them ourselves, knowing someone who has held one or have been on the receiving end of a person’s grudge. Grudges can be deep and last a lifetime. This workshop will explore from a psychodynamic perspective why we choose to keep wounds open and active, choosing to live in the past. What keeps us stuck when we actually want to move on and be free?

Our Financial Capability training looks at what financial capability means, the causes of debt in Northern Ireland and how this impacts on client’s financial capability.

Join us on International Women’s Day as our Archive & Heritage Coordinator explores how Mary Ann McCracken’s story has been written throughout the years, from her first biography in the late 1800s, to Mary McNeill’s seminal text on her life (1960; republished 2019) and the most recent publication by John Gray.

Spring is the promise that everything can begin again, letting go and embracing something new. With this in mind we have created a taster workshop to help promote your wellbeing by combining EFT (Tapping) and Colour breathing.

A free webinar, part of a series hosted by Linking Generations Northern Ireland in celebration of National #IntergenerationalWeek 2021 (8-14 March)

Linking Generations Northern Ireland provides training programmes to support the development of expertise within communities, organisations and settings in adopting intergenerational approaches to positive social change. We are delighted to share that our CPD accredited Intergenerational training is ready. With thanks to our funders, we are also able to offer groups who undertake the training an opportunity to apply for a Small Grant of £250* to run an intergenerational project!

The draft Programme for Government is currently out for consultation. The CDHN staff team have met with members of the Executive Office to discuss our thoughts and begin to formulate a response.

Webinar for School Age Childcare providers.

This skilled level course follows on from pre-course materials available on www.wiseradviser.org. In this workshop you will review a case-study and explore the role of the intermediary in more detail.

A free webinar, part of a series hosted by Linking Generations Northern Ireland in celebration of National #IntergenerationalWeek 2021 (8-14 March)

Due to popular demand, we are re-running our previous webinar on the Frontier Workers Permit Scheme!

This webinar will explore Employment Law in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic, with a special focus on Health & Safety.

Standing out from the crowd can be hard in a noisy marketplace, find out how your "story" can help you do just that.

On 11 March at 7pm join us as Dr Éamon Phoenix speaks on Ireland from War to Truce to Treaty Split: NI and the Treat Negotiations as part of the Reconciliation Fund supported Clifton House Spring Talk Series ‘Partition & Attrition: The Formation of Northern Ireland’ .

A free webinar, part of a series hosted by Linking Generations Northern Ireland in celebration of National #IntergenerationalWeek 2021 (8-14 March)

The Bigger family of Mallusk and Belfast have a long association with both Belfast Charitable Society and North Belfast.

Day 1 will be based in the Belfast Exposed studio where we will fully prepare you with the knowledge to move into the field of landscape photography with confidence, looking at both historical and contemporary work. Day 2 is on location. The location will be decided on day 1, as well as the choice between a morning sunrise shoot or an evening sunset shoot. Day 3 is back in the studio. The photographs taken on day 2 will be reviewed, with the tutor providing valuable, constructive feedback. Followed by further teaching on the subject.

This course provides an opportunity to explore the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to be able to deliver effective supervision, in line with their agency standards, the Money and Pension Service standards and the NI Quality standards.

Aim of Training: To raise awareness of the potential impact of ACEs on individuals and communities. ***This training is accredited by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and not Ofqual Regulated through Qualsafe.*** Aim of Training: To raise awareness of the potential impact of ACEs on individuals and communities. Objectives: To develop - • An awareness of ACEs and their potential impact on children and adults across the lifespan. • An ability to identify the potential impact of trauma and ACEs on the brain and possible subsequent behaviour. • An awareness of the use of an ACE/trauma sensitive lens. • An awareness of the importance of preventing and mitigating ACEs. • An ability to identify appropriate pathways to support wellbeing for staff, volunteers and service users.

The conference will be hosted by Wendy Austin MBE, we have 3 speakers to update you on the following areas :- Charles Cotton CIPD - Reward & Performance Advisor - to speak on the benefits for Employers & Employees on Financial Wellbeing. Prof Siobhan O Neill - NI Mental Health Champion - How financial issues affect employees mentally and the impact on the employer. Julie Leonard - Employment Law Solicitor - Edwards & Co - Updating HR on their legal obligations for staff with Financial issues and Duty of Care. You can register for this free event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/financial-wellbeing-at-work-conference-t…

BBC Children in Need have reopened their Main and Small Grants programmes and will be hosting online funding information sessions for representatives from organisations who are considering applying.

Level 2 Developing Trauma Sensitive Approaches to Practice Training Aim of Training: To build on learning from awareness sessions and develop skills that promote a trauma sensitive response Objectives: You will be able to- • State key objectives of ACE and trauma-sensitive training. • Enhance your skills and confidence to use a trauma sensitive LENS in order to support and develop resilience for those you work with. • Identify the impact of secondary and vicarious trauma. • Identify ways in which you can support the health and wellbeing of all staff, including volunteers.

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Explore the history of the reformers & rebels who made the Belfast Charitable Society a “hotbed of radical activity” in the 1790s in this virtual talk.