“I think when the course finishes people will find they have a different outlook on life. Don't take my word for it, try it for yourself.”
AVP is for everyone who wants to handle conflict better. Whether you have ever faced conflict in the family, on the street, in your workplace or somewhere else, an AVP workshop can help you to deal with it better. Workshop participants come from all walks of life and many different situations. Most participants enjoy the workshops and learn a lot about themselves.
What is a 'workshop'?
AVP workshops are not like school or college - participants learn from one another in small group exercises, activities, discussions and role-plays drawing on real-life situations. Our workshops are friendly and everyone is made welcome.
We run two types of workshop: Level One and Level Two.
Level One helps with essential skills and attitudes for handling conflict, such as:
- understanding yourself, believing in yourself and respecting others
- trust, working together and building good relationships
- communicating well, including listening to others and speaking up for yourself
- knowing the things that matter most to you
- handling conflict, solving problems and managing strong feelings like anger
Level Two explores conflict, nonviolence and relationships in more depth while building on the skills developed in a Level One workshop. Usually the participants cooperate to choose the theme of a Level Two workshop.
Participants may then attend more workshops and some train as volunteer group facilitators
How are workshops organised?
Our workshops in the community usually begin on Friday evening and finish on Sunday afternoon. There are usually 10-15 participants and three or four group facilitators. The cost for the weekend is kept very low at £95 and if you can't afford this please contact us to discuss your situation.
Light refreshments are provided; participants normally bring their own lunch or decide to bring food to share. You don't need to bring anything else.
How do I book?
Choose a workshop near you and book online, or contact us if you have questions.
Due to child protection guidelines, community workshops are for those aged 18 or over only but we can arrange special workshops for younger people.