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Emotional labour and resilience

Develop your understanding of emotional labour and how to build resilience personally and professionally.

Course summary

This course covers the concept of emotional labour and its effects, the six key characteristics of resilience and how communication skills can help resilience in the workplace.

You’ll learn how emotional labour is relevant and strategies to strengthen your resilience.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day
  • CPD points: 6

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Half day
  • CPD points: 3

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • what emotional labour is, the different types, and its hidden stress

  • empowering communication skills with clients

  • reframing and positive self-talk

  • reflective practice and how we learn from it

  • critical reflection

  • an introduction to mindfulness and looking after yourself

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • describe the concept of emotional labour and consider how this relates to your role

  • use reflective practice to manage your own emotional well-being

  • consider ways to support resilience in yourself and others

  • identify support services available

Who this training is for

You don't need any prior knowledge for this course.

You might work as a support worker, in homeless services, hostels or in any other role providing housing or support services.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.

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