Compassionate Mind Training for Further Education and Higher Education Students

About the course

This initiative improves group functioning, along with feelings of wellbeing and group belonging in FE/HE by embedding the ethos of compassion in the taught curriculum. This pedagogical approach supports students to work more effectively as part of a team and enhances a core employability skill: effective communication. More information can be found on our Compassion in Education webpage.

Now trialled with over 900 undergraduate students, the data shows positive impacts of the approach on: prosocial behaviours; confidence in group work and group communications; and reductions in loneliness. Students note the generalisability of the approach, including improved interactions with those outside of the classroom. CC-FE/HE therefore allows for an affordable approach to support effective student group work, improves the core employability skill of effective communication and enhances feelings of belonging.

Prerequisite: To be eligible to register and enrol on the CC-FE/HE delivery training course, individual’s must have first completed the ½ day Wellbeing in the Workplace (WiW): Emotions, Behaviour and Communication CPD.

What To Expect

This training package will introduce you to the content of our CC-FE/HE curriculum and will provide you with the understanding, skills and materials needed to be able to deliver this approach with your own students in FE/HE settings. The training is delivered over 1 full day and will include the following content:

Morning

• Understanding and defining compassion
• Applying compassionate approaches in FE/HE settings
• Enhancing inclusivity in the classroom
• Exploring helpful and unhelpful communicative behaviours
• Applying this to group settings and teamwork

Afternoon

• Using video resources to explore unhelpful behaviours
• Exploring strategies and techniques to address unhelpful behaviours
• Understanding and exploring non-verbal communications
• Reflecting on how you will apply what you have learned

Course Price

Training in delivery of CC-FE/HE is costed at £200.00 per individual for in-person delivery (1-day course).

Please note: Refreshments and a light lunch are provided.

For bespoke school/academy/university delivery please contact Professor Frances Maratos to discuss prices.