Listening Skills course for GPs



The session introduces the learner to some of the overarching policy and legislative guidance that underpins the importance of listening to children, through to a summary of listening skills. We will consider barriers to effective listening, include issues of diversity and disability, and take age into account when thinking about listening to children and young people.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Name key legislation and policy that relates to listening to children
- Give reasons why it's important to listen to children
- Describe key listening skills
- Differentiate key diversity and developmental factors relevant to listening to children
This session uses self assessments that help you check what you have learnt. You do not have to use them and your answers are not seen by anyone else.
Before commencing this session you should have:
- An awareness/understanding of different cultures, religions and behaviours
Simon Cornwell is a Systemic Psychotherapist working for the National Implementation Service for evidenced based interventions with children and families, located at the Maudsley Hospital. He has 20 years experience working with children young people and families. Much of his career has been working therapeutically with adopted children or those ‘looked after’ by Local Authorities.

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