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Accredited Skills Training
Growing2gether's proven success rests on its unique concept: using Transpersonal and Positive Psychology, combined with a trauma-sensitive approach, to reach young people whom traditional models have failed to engage.
Book a course
You can learn these skills, which are effective for both young people and adults.
We offer training in this approach to anyone working with young people, and also tailor it for facilitators wishing to develop more effective skills in their work with adults.
This CPD training is accredited by the Institute of Leadership, and CLD Standards Council Scotland.
Please read our latest Training Evaluation Report.
100% participants felt the course delivered high-quality conceptual content, and would recommend it to others.
‘The Erikson model and stages of development really helped me.’
‘Learning the skill of reframing and coaching methodology.’
‘Understanding identity and building a container.’
‘Key concepts of positive and transpersonal psychology, developing empathy,
mindfulness.’
‘I thoroughly enjoyed each session and felt safe to be able to critically self-reflect properly.’
– Transformational Work with Young People CPD training participantParent
Typical training modules
The training usually runs one day a month for six to seven months, and is a mix of online and in-person sessions.
Positive Psychology & Transpersonal Approach
Exploring role models and mentor role of facilitation
Understanding identity and acquiring the skill of reframing
Learning to use a coaching methodology
Self-esteem, self-efficacy and cognitive decision making
The importance of values and congruency
Group processes
Behavioural triggers – responding rather than reacting
The Facilitator as an external unifying centre
A coaching approach and methodologyIntroduction to
Creating a ‘container’ for holding a group
Introducing models of group dynamics
Sub-Personalities and exploring multiplicity in the facilitator’s personality
Would you like to develop your skills?
Please email admin@growing2gether.org.uk and we’ll keep you updated on future training programmes.
‘‘Giving and receiving feedback … has been a major learning for me.’
– Transformational Work with Young People CPD training participantParent
Meet the Trainers
Diana Whitmore & Gavin Morgan
Diana and Gavin are Co-CEOs of Growing2gether. They deliver our unique facilitation techniques that blend transpersonal and positive psychology with a trauma-sensitive approach.
Together they bring their learnings from decades of experience in both facilitation and working with young people, to each training session.
Wise Goose Coaching Training
Wise Goose offers coaching and accredited coach training for people who want to contribute to a fairer, more sustainable world.
As a certified B Corp we focus on values‑led practice and the human skills needed to create lasting change, particularly for those working in complex, people‑centred contexts.
We collaborate with Growing2gether through pro bono training places and one-one coaching for facilitators, enabling those closest to the work to thrive as well as deliver impact.