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Shape-Up Facilitator Training for Health Professionals

Shape-Up is designed as a self-help weight management programme that is based on lifestyle modification, using the principles of cognitive and behavioural therapy. Experience has shown that many people benefit from group support with the programme. Shape-Up Groups offer individuals the support and help to learn new skills to lead to a healthier lifestyle.

The Shape-Up Facilitator Training offers individuals the opportunity to learn about the Shape-Up programme and to develop skills to run a successful group.

Course content

  • Main elements of the Shape-Up approach to weight management
  • Principles of facilitation
  • Facilitation skills for use in Shape-Up groups
  • Managing difficult situations
  • Setting up a Shape-Up group

Teaching Methods

  • Practical examples of facilitation
  • Brainstorming activities
  • Group exercises
  • Paired exercises
  • Brief presentations
Dates and Venue

Thursday 14th June 2012 - SPACES AVAILABLE
Location: University College London (near Tottenham Court Road)

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Evaluation

Find out what others thought of the facilitator training and read a qualitative review of Shape Up training.

Case Studies- How Shape-Up is being used
Click here for a summary of ACE's (Anglian Community Enterprise) annual report on how they ran their Shape-Up groups.
If you have ran and evaluated Shape-Up groups, please contact us.

Cost

The cost will be £195, which includes lunch and refreshments. You will also receive a free copy of the Shape-Up workbook and a free copy of the Shape-Up Groups Facilitator's Manual.

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Click here to download an application form

or contact:
Weight Concern
1-19 Torrington Place
London
WC1E 7HB

tel: 020 7679 1853
e-mail: training@weightconcern.org.uk

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