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TalkingAllowed
TalkingAllowed
Organisers
“Without exception all sessions have been extremely highly evaluated. I can wholeheartedly recommend Patrick and Lisa’s services. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and they are passionate about supporting the NHS.” Medical Education Manager
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“This training is invaluable. It is a great way to improve communication skills and to get constructive feedback.” Consultant Orthogeriatrician, Chair of the Ethics Committee
“This training has enabled psychiatry trainees to explore the fundamentals of good communication and to incorporate these skills into their day to day clinical practice. Highly recommended, fun learning.” Consultant Psychiatrist, Training Programme Director
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Participants
“Talking Allowed use very different approach which works really well. Not formulaic or prescriptive. These excellent sessions would be beneficial to all clinicians.”
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“Moving, interesting, engaging, surprising, invigorating. Both Lisa and Patrick are very passionate and enthusiastic. I feel privileged to have taken part in this workshop.”
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“Very well paced and structured, not at all intimidating. Good to be done as a group - it felt very supportive, everyone’s opinion was important. The acting and facilitation were excellent.”
"I feeI so much more equipped now to take the skills and insights into myself gained today into my future practice."
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"I felt I was having a real discussion with a real relative. And receiving honest feedback from the patient/relative in role is so enlightening - really helpful."
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"For my online consultations, learning how changes in my voice make a huge difference was revelatory. Plus being more conscious of my surroundings, posture, tone – all really useful."
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“Excellent. The training was tailored very well to our needs. It allowed a wide range of concerns to be raised and it addressed a wide range of learning needs in our trust. A very safe space for our shared experience was created and everything facilitated extremely well.”
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"I honestly can’t think of anything that would have improved this training. It was fantastic."
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"I would like to see these sessions become compulsory for all and will strongly recommend to my colleagues."
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