Comments from previous participants

  • "The course was fantastic. I really did have reservations and resistance to attending but by golly I am so glad I did. It has made such a difference to me and how I feel about using counselling skills. Thank you so much."

  • "Empowering and life-changing; new skills learnt to facilitate more effective and patient centred diabetes care based on patient needs and not my wish to ‘fix the problem’."

  • "Really found this course thought provoking. The facilitators were excellent and really did their best to make me feel at ease."

  • "When I applied for the course I had some idea about what I wanted to learn. The course was as I hoped it would be and more. I learnt a bit about counselling and a lot about me."

  • "I found the course excellent/very useful. Vital for health care practitioners caring for people with diabetes. Should be part of the Diabetes Specialist Nurse competencies."

  • "Very enjoyable and interesting course. Life-changing from my perspective both personally and professionally."

  • “Very warm welcoming atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the course which surpassed my expectations."

  • "Fabulous course, absolutely loved it. I really hope this has given me enough tools and self-awareness to change my practice."

  • “Despite my initial resistance I really enjoyed the course. The quirkiness of the venue and the countryside helped to focus my learning. I look forward to trying my skills out in practice. Real play rather than role play was also invaluable.”

  • "Many thanks for an excellent life-enhancing experience"

  • "An exceptional experience. I will carry what I have learned with me throughout my career. Has sparked an interest in psychology"

  • "I enjoyed this course, without feeling overwhelmed by all the knowledge, thoroughly and certainly hope to revisit this in 3 years again"

  • "Best course I have done. So valuable to my practice"

  • "A great experience, thank you."

  • Thank you all so much. I have loved this course and learned so much Loved it! Thank you!"