ABSTRACT

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME This programme consists of 12 core sessions, each consisting of (1) session contents: specific focus, together with a brief outline of content and approximate duration for each section; the sessions lasting two hours in total; (2) aims and objectives: the specific aims and objectives for each session are identified for facilitators; this clarifies what the session hopes to achieve and the means of achieving it; (3) session guidelines: these are designed to help facilitators run the sessions effectively; they follow the format of the contents page, giving detail of the exercises and explanatory notes, and suggest when to present specific worksheets to clients and how to use them; and (4) handouts/worksheets: all sessions have a number of handouts/worksheets for clients and facilitators; facilitators should ensure that they have prepared for each session by reading the session guidelines, which will indicate which handouts/worksheets are required, and should photocopy the necessary sheets.