This course is a continuing professional development opportunity for those working with refugees. The focus is on developing an understanding of the key psychosocial facets of the refugee predicament so that workers can introduce a therapeutic dimension in
their work with refugees.
Organising tutor
Renos Papadopoulos
Course aims
• Increase theoretical understanding of issues relating to the refugee condition.
• Understand the dynamics involved in working with refugees
• Grasp the interface between three levels (personal, organisational - systemic, and wider political and societal).
• Increase practical skills in working with refugees.
Is this course for you?
• Includes theoretical presentations and discussions as well as sharing of working experiences with refugees.
• Emphasis is given to the group learning of integrating theory and practice by reflecting on experience.
• Interdisciplinary.
• Does not constitute a professional training.
• Open to all professionals and non-professional workers who are engaged in work with refugees in different capacities, from voluntary workers and social workers to managers and psychotherapists.
Time commitment
5.00pm - 6.30pm, Thursdays. 10 weeks between October and December
How to apply
Contact the course administrator for an application form or download from below.
Closing date for applications
End of July. Late applications will be considered.
Contact details for further information
020 8938 2289
systems2admin@tavi-port.org
Download Reference Request Form
Information on fees can be found here
