"Debriefing" Training Workshop

Saturday, 15th May 2010 - Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church, Dromore

'Debriefing for Senders' is a one-day, practical, interactive workshop with time for questions and discussion, which aims to teach participants how to offer effective debriefing to those returning from involvement in short-term mission overseas.

Going overseas, even for a short period, can have a significant impact on an  individual, not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. On returning home, most will bring back memories they will not easily forget and, for some, long-held attitudes and opinions may have been significantly challenged, even changed!

Debriefing is an important tool that aims to help such people work through the impact of their feelings and emotions, helping them to benefit from their overseas experiences as they settle back into the routines of 'normal life' at home.

 Learning Outcomes  By the end of the day it is hoped that participants will -

• Have developed their skills in debriefing.
• Be able to differentiate between different types of debriefing.
• Be aware of the effectiveness of debriefing and what to avoid.
• Be able to recognize signs of stress, trauma and other problems, and know when, how and where to refer people for further help.
• Be aware of stress management strategies, and how to help people identify ones which will work for them.
• Have ideas about how to help a short-term experience lead to long-term benefits.

Workshop Facilitator - The workshop facilitator will be Dr Debbie Hawker, a consultant psychologist who works full-time with missionaries and their children, and is considered to be a leading expert in caring effectively for, and in the debriefing of, those engaged in mission service overseas. Debbie is also a member of the staff team at InterHealth (a London-based travel clinic specialising in serving the needs of mission personnel) and is coming over from England, specifically to run this workshop.

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Booking- The Mission Overseas Office in Church House is looking after the administration and arrangements for this event.
To book your place, please contact us. We need your name (and those of any others coming with you); the name of your congregation, agency or group; and an email address and a mobile or daytime landline contact telephone number.
Course fees should be paid on the day, at registration at the start of the workshop. Participants need to bring their own packed lunch. Tea & Coffee will be provided free-of-charge on arrival, mid-morning, at lunchtime and mid-afternoon.

Registration:	9.00 am to 9.30 am
Workshop:	9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Fee:	£10.00 per person
Closing Date:	Thursday, 13th May 2010

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Venue - The workshop is being held in Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church Halls, in Dromore. The address is Banbridge Road, Dromore, Co Down, BT25 1AD. To view location map, follow the link below.

Google Map Link	Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church
Irish Grid Ref	J 200 532
Sat-Nav Coordinates	N 54° 24.808', W 006° 09.113'
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