Personal Development
3rd March 2026
9:00 am
Location:
Linn Gorm
Places remaining: 10
Cost: €20.00 (Plus booking fee)
There are a limited number of Free places on this course for those who wish to avail.Click here for more information
Personal Development course offers an 8-week skills workshop designed to enhance personal and professional development. Each workshop is two hours long and covers various essential topics. Weekly check-ins on goals, along with motivation and dealing with procrastination. Positive psychology practices are emphasized, including finding silver linings and identifying three good things. Techniques for assertiveness, boundary setting, and effective communication, including group exercises and saying “No” effectively. SMART goal setting is also featured. Building confidence, understanding self-esteem, and self-worth through self-inventory and coaching questions. Practices include self-care and addressing negative self-beliefs. Training in resilience and habit formation, with life coaching and SMART goal setting. Learning gratitude, using coaching models and CBT, and relaxation techniques to manage emotions. Understanding and processing emotions, avoiding negative emotional spirals, and practicing self-compassion. Training in communication skills, exploring different communication styles, and their pros and cons. Reviewing all course contents, reinforcing key learnings, and celebrating progress.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Take control of their future
• Manage your feelings
• Building your self-esteem
• Live each day with purpose
• Overcome barriers to their personal achievements
• Improve their relationships
Section 3: Status at Registration
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Section 4: Personal profile
Are you living in a household where the main income source is social welfare payments, low-paid or uncertain? *
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Have you experience of the criminal justice system and/or have a criminal record? *
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