BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@each.international DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T091235Z URL:https://each.international/de/calendar/how-to-teach-experiential-commu nication-skills-teaching-3/ SUMMARY:How to Teach: Experiential Communication Skills Teaching DESCRIPTION:This dynamic two-day workshop is designed to empower educators in healthcare with practical skills and strategies for teaching communicat ion effectively. The course emphasizes how to teach—particularly the fac ilitation of small groups—rather than what to teach or curriculum develo pment. Participants will engage in hands-on activities\, reflective exerci ses\, and collaborative learning\, guided by expert facilitators.\n\nPrevi ous attendees have consistently rated the course as highly valuable and im pactful.\n\nThis course is ideal for educators involved in teaching health professionals\, including but not limited to:\n\n Nurses\n Physiotherap ists\n Doctors\n\nWe welcome participants with varying levels of experien ce in experiential learning.\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants wi ll be able to:\n\n Apply educational theory to design effective communica tion skills training\n Identify key components of successful experiential communication sessions\n Integrate role play\, video\, small group work\ , and simulated patients to enhance learning\n Deliver structured feedbac k that supports learner development\n Manage group dynamics effectively i n both large and small teaching settings\n\nCOURSE OVERVIEW\nApplying Lear ning from the “How to Teach” Course\n\nThe skills and insights gained from this course can be immediately and meaningfully applied in several ar eas of your teaching practice:\n\nDesigning Effective Learning Sessions\n\ nYou’ll learn how to apply educational theory to structure communication skills training that is learner-centred and outcome-driven. This means:\n \n Creating clear learning objectives\n Aligning teaching methods with d esired outcomes\n Using active learning strategies to engage students\n\n Example: Instead of delivering a lecture on empathy\, you might design a s ession where learners explore empathy through role play and reflection\, g uided by theory such as Kolb’s experiential learning cycle.\n\nFacilitat ing Small Groups\n\nThe course emphasises facilitation over lecturing. You ’ll gain confidence in:\n\n Leading discussions\n Encouraging particip ation\n Managing differing opinions and energy levels in a teaching sessi on\n\nExample: In a small group of nursing students\, you might facilitate a case-based discussion where learners explore communication challenges w ith patients who are distressed or non-compliant.\n\nUsing Experiential Me thods\n\nYou’ll learn how to incorporate tools like:\n\n Role play to s imulate real-life scenarios\n Video for observation and critique\n Simul ated patients to practice and refine communication skills\n\nExample: You could run a session where physiotherapy students practice delivering diffi cult news to a simulated patient\, followed by peer and facilitator feedba ck using evidenced based feedback methodology.\n\nGiving Structured Feedba ck\n\nYou’ll be equipped to provide feedback that is:\n\n Specific\n C onstructive\n Focused on behaviours rather than personal traits\n\nExampl e: After a role play\, instead of saying “That was good\,” you might s ay\, “You maintained eye contact and used open-ended questions\, which h elped the patient feel heard.”\n\nManaging Group Dynamics\n\nYou’ll de velop strategies to handle:\n\n Dominant or quiet participants\n Conflic t or disengagement\n Time management in group settings\n\nExample: In a m ixed group of junior doctors and medical students\, you might use structur ed turn-taking or breakout groups to ensure balanced participation.\n\nCOU RSE FACILITATORS\n\nProf. Sandra Winterburn\, (Emeritus) RGN\, RMN\, MSC\, PGCE.  Sandra worked as the Academic lead for Undergraduate Clinical Com munication at Norwich Medical School (NMS) from 2012 to 2024. On leaving h er post the University of East Anglia awarded Emeritus status and continue s to contribute to the undergraduate curriculum.\n\nSandra also works as a n Independent Trainer / Consultant delivering a range of post graduate tra ining courses such as\; Advanced Communication Skills Training\, Train th e Trainers courses for (EACH)\, Goals of Care courses which helps clinici ans develop the necessary skills to discuss serious illness and ceilings o f care.\n\nSandra has taught clinical communication skills both nationally and internationally and is the co-author of a European inter-professional core communication curriculum for undergraduate training.\n\nDr Anne Mari e Regan B.A.\, M.A. (Psych.)\, D.Clin.Psych. Sc.\, Dip. C.B.T.\, C.Clin. Psychol.\,PsSI\, C.Neuro.Psychol.\,Ps.S.I.\n\nDr Anne Marie Regan is an As sistant Scheme Director with the ICGP GP trainig programme and teaches on the Western Postgraduate programme for General Practice since 1996. At a n ational level she is involved in the design and development of tools to ai d the National selection process to GP training. She has recently taken a lead role in overseeing the development of a national curriculum for commu nication skills teaching in postgraduate GP training\, and is a practising Clinical Psychologist working for over 35 years in both public\; HSE west and private clinical practice.\n\nIn addition to her psychology degree fr om University College Dublin\, she has a Certificate in Medical Education from University of Cardiff\, a diploma in CBT from University of London an d a Doctor of Psychological science from National University of Ireland Ga lway NUIG exploring the predictive validity of situational judgement tests designed for national selection to GP training. She is a member the tEAC H sub group of the International Association of Communication in Healthcar e.\n\n \;\n\nShe has an integrated role extending to all four years of the postgraduate programme working alongside GP colleagues\, and has accr ued extensive insights into the challenges facing the practicing physician s. In addition she has taught on the doctorate programme in clinical psych ology in NUIG. Her principal areas of interest are communication skills tr aining\, selection and professional development with an emphasis on doctor s’ self care.\n\nMandy Williams MSc\, BSc\, RGN\, PGCMHE\, Dip Coaching\ n\nMandy trained as a nurse in in the UK in 1982 and has over 30 years’ experience working in senior nursing positions in specialist palliative c are. It was during this clinical experience that she was first introduced to experiential communication skills training and went on to train as a fa cilitator on the National Advanced Communication Skills Training course f or senior clinicians in the UK (formerly called ‘Connected’) which she continues to facilitate today.\n\nMandy moved into education &\; train ing in 2009 and worked for 15 years as a tutor of clinical communication s kills on the undergraduate medical programme at the University of Cambridg e Hospitals Trust.\n\nSince 2023 she has been working as an independent co ach/trainer in clinical communication skills with undergraduate and post-g raduate health professionals.\n\nMandy currently provides one to one coach ing and communication skills training for doctors experiencing difficultie s in the clinical or exam environment and designs &\; facilitates a wid e range of bespoke workshops for health professionals across primary and s econdary care organisations.\n\nShe is a co-developer and facilitator on t he “if you were to get worse” Goals of Care Conversations for clinicia ns working in acute care settings\, and has been facilitating workshops fo r trainers of clinical communication since 2009\n\nKim Taylor\, Simulated Patient\n\nKim Taylor’s work as a simulated patient in the field of Clin ical Communication Skills training has led to workshops and courses with d octors and healthcare professionals throughout the UK and internationally from Norway to USA\, throughout Europe to South Africa.\n\nAt undergraduat e level\, Kim works in experiential sessions with medical students at the University of Cambridge and has recently consulted on several projects for the University including simulated patient training and a review of the S P recruitment process. With a special interest in the development of train ing materials\, Kim has devised and delivered simulated patient training i n the UK\, Portugal\, Austria\, Russia and Sri Lanka.\n\nCourse Fees: EACH Member £695  / Non-Member £780\n\nTo register click the button below o r scan the QR code\n\n CATEGORIES:ICCH Pre-conference Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR