Women’s Aid is an organisation offering help to victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Women’s Aid ABCL&N stands for all the Northern Ireland location – Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey.
Womens Aid recently shared details of their training courses which are run throughout Northern Ireland during the year. Take a look below:
Women’s Aid ABCL&N offer a range of training opportunities in a range of geographic locations. To get involved check out the link below or register your interest by emailing womensaidadmin@btconnect.com or telephone 02825 632136.
Women’s Aid offer a range of training opportunities
Have a look at the courses being run locally.
My Life, My Choices
This programme will provide an opportunity for women to take steps towards personal development. It helps promote self esteem and enables women to explore their options and develop their confidence. Some topics covered are:
- Building your confidence & self esteem
- Assertiveness & decision making
- Self image
- Building support networks
Location: Antrim
Journey to Freedom
Everyone has the right to feel safe and live their lives free from abuse. This programme is specifically for women who have been or are still in an abusive relationship.
Meet with women who have had similar experiences and share your thoughts and feelings on Domestic Violence in a safe and supportive environment. Some of the topics covered are:
- The effects of domestic violence
- Patterns of abusive behaviour
- Safety planning
- You are not to blame
Location: Antrim
Living & Surviving Domestic Violence
This programme is accredited through the Open College Network. Participants must have completed the Journey to Freedom programme prior to enrolment.
Location: Ballymena
OCN Level one
Steps to De-stress
This is an OCN accredited course which looks at understanding what stress is and learning more about stress management techniques.
Location: Ballymena
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Reconnect
This is a social activity programme for women who have experienced domestic violence. Coming to one of these groups is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends, experience new things and have fun. The programme runs from January to June and during this time you will have the opportunity to build both your confidence and your support network.Please contact the Reconnect Worker on 07835309793 for details of the group in your area.This programme will run in each of the five areas from mid September until mid December. Please click here to read more about Reconnect.