Life Skills Training and Coaching
Paul has a range of skills gathered in his 26 years as an Occupational Therapist within the British National Health Service. Qualifying at Derby University in the 1980's Paul has since worked with thousands of individuals in developing coping strategies, life skills, personal development programmes and planning for success coaching. His gentle but experienced style is valued by those who seek his help in realising their full potential. He mentors students, professionals and carers.
Paul offers group programmes as well as personal consultations and training in the Derbyshire area. If you are unable to travel to Derbyshire, Paul will be happy to work with you by phone, letter or email. When his schedule permits, and arrangements are make to pay his travel expenses, Paul will be happy to travel to meet with you in person at a location convenient to you or your group.
Programmes and Training that Paul is currently offering include:
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Advice and Support for Carers
Paul has extensive experience in providing individual and group support, advice and information for carers and their family members. Specialising in older persons' mental health and its effects on all of those involved, he has devised and run programmes within the British National Health Service that have received local, regional and national acclaim. Should you be in need of individual help or a group programme being organised and delivered, Paul would be happy to structure the sessions to suit your needs. |
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Coping with Change
Change is a subject that affects us all, but some find change easier to cope with than others. Paul demystifies this subject and builds on a person’s innate coping mechanisms and strategies to not only cope with change but also to begin to see the positives in situations. |
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Being Your Own Best Friend
Knowing how to be your own best friend is crucial for our development as individuals. It lies at the very heart of whether we find life satisfying or not. It is a key life skill concept and the heart of the Friendcraft philosophy developed by Paul. Paul can work with groups or individuals to help them rediscover their best friend and turn that knowledge to great advantage. |
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Amazing Friendships: The Art of Making Good Friends
In 2005 Paul wrote the personal development book Amazing Friendships. Courses, seminars and workshops based on his work have been presented on two continents. Paul will be happy to personally present this programme on making and keeping good friends and building your personal community of friends to your group, or to mentor you individually as you cultivate the kinds of friendships you have always wanted. |
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Self Discipline for the Modern World
Working with individuals Paul helps his trainees to rediscover healthy boundaries and positive structure in their lives. An unashamedly timeless approach and a firm but fair caring style has led many people to seek his guidance and mentorship in their lives, some traveling many miles for personal sessions after months of preparation and study. |
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