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A space for ideas to grow

Grounded in psychology.
Enriched by perspective.

Four half day workshops. Eight areas to explore. Discover new ways of thinking through conversation, reflection and expert led learning.

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Four sessions. Eight areas to explore.Discover more ↓
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Explore. Reflect. Connect.

Good questions.
New perspectives.

4 half day sessions · 8 areas to explore
A gesture of shared support

Health and wellbeing

Explore different ways of understanding wellbeing and reflect on the connections between physical health, mental health and everyday life.

Wellbeing

Culture and mental health

Consider how cultural context shapes understandings of mental health, experiences of distress and approaches to support.

Cross cultural learning

The work of Samutthãna and UK SLTG

Learn about the organisations’ history, capacity building work and collaboration across Sri Lanka and the UK.

Our shared context

Basic counselling skills: helping relationships

Explore the foundations of a helping relationship, including empathy, attentive listening and appropriate professional boundaries.

Helping relationships

Basic communication skills in counselling

Consider how listening, questioning and responding can support a thoughtful and respectful counselling conversation.

Communication

Introduction to CBT

An introductory exploration of cognitive behavioural therapy and the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Psychological approaches

Psychological first aid

An introduction to the principles of humane, supportive and practical assistance for people affected by highly stressful events.

Support in context

Meditation and mindfulness based approaches

Explore meditation and mindfulness based approaches, with opportunities to reflect on awareness, attention and their cultural context.

Reflective practice
Four sessions are included. The programme draws four half day workshops from the menu above. The final topic selection, timetable and any individual requests should be discussed with the placement team before you book.

Experience you can learn from

Local knowledge.
Shared clinical expertise.

Workshops are conducted by qualified clinical and counselling psychologists in Sri Lanka, supervised by consultant clinical and counselling psychologists in the UK.

This collaboration brings together different cultural perspectives while keeping your learning grounded in professional experience.

Discover our approach
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Make space for reflection

Knowledge is only
the beginning.

Bring your questions, share your perspective and connect workshop ideas with what you observe during your placement.

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Explore the foundations

Use the workshops to broaden your knowledge and identify areas you may want to pursue in further study.

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Learn through dialogue

Consider experiences and perspectives from another cultural and professional context.

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Reflect on your direction

Think about the interests, questions and values you want to take into your future career.

Bring your questions.
Find fresh perspectives.

Explore a placement shaped around learning and connection.

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