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EMAIL SKILLS FOR HELPLINE WORKERS
 
EMAIL SKILLS

AIM

This introductory course will consider the issues around using email to answer helpline enquiries. It will look at good practice, expectations and boundaries and is designed for helpline managers/co-ordinators or anyone who finds themselves acting as the designated helpline email worker. Participants should be familiar with using email and the internet.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

This course is most suitable for participants who have already attended both the Core and the Advanced Helpline Skills courses. It will be of particular relevance to helplines who offer listening, befriending and emotional support. Places on this course are strictly limited, please book early to secure a place.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of using email on a helpline.

  • be aware of possible blocks to communication relating to email enquiries

  • be able to practice answering email enquiries

  • be aware of good practice issues such as confidentiality and supervision

  • be able to plan and evaluate an email service effectively 

This course is a one day course: 

London
: 19 May, 20 Jul, 20 Sep
Glasgow
:  14 Mar
Belfast
: 25 Aug
Dublin: 10 May

Times: 10.30 - 4.30

Course Code:
EHW

Counselling skills for helpline workers

Voluntary organisations

Public sector

Commercial sector

THA Members

£80 + VAT

£115 +VAT

£150 + VAT

Non Members

£95 + VAT

£150 +VAT

£165 +VAT

Member discounts apply to THA members only.

  • Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

Last updated March 2005