Training announcement

From Tuesday 24 until Thursday 26 February 2015 the Romanian Substance

Abuse & Addiction Coalition (ROSAAC) provides a three days training in A
Theory of Presence in the Teen Challenge Men Centre in Gradistea. In the
morning we will deal with theory and during the afternoon theory will be
exercised in practice and with the assistance of films.
A certificate of participation will be handed out at the end of this training.
Definition of A Theory of Presence
Because of the fact that this theory is still rather unknown in Romania we give a
definition.
A Theory of Presence speaks about a practice in which the caregiver involves
itself attentively and committed on the other, thus learns to see what is at stake
at the other - from desires to anxiety and in doing so in this connection is going
to understand what could be done in the specific situation and in doing so who
he/she can be for the other. What can be done, will be done. A way of acting that
can be accomplished only with sense of subtlety, craftsmanship, practical wisdom
and loving loyalty.
Particular is the order in which the described assisting act unfolds: first is entered
into the affect in a specific, intense way (that is attentive and dedicated), and
only then (or: thereby) can prove who the caregiver can be for the person and for
whatever desire or for which emergency it will go and what needs care.
The relationship is so paramount, the problem-solving action is suspended and
the identity of the caregiver ('who can I be for you? ') is not fixed but forms in a
shared learning process. That is different from what we usually see: usually
already is fixed in an advance state who and what the caregiver must be for the
other and about what it will run in the relation.
With other words: care and assistance is not a natural process: It is always a
special match in a unique form appropriate to this man, to this family, to this
youngster. It is much more than acting technical right. Attendance (presence) is
running in the core to relational work.
Objectives of this training
At the end of this training

You have basic theoretical knowledge about A Theory of Presence

You understand the importance of connecting yourself to the world as lived by
your clients and face the offer of care through the perspective of your clients
You understand what good practitioners actually do in their practice
You are able to reflect on your (ethical) frames of care
You are able to start experimenting this theory in your daily practice
You understand the topic of mismatch between client and care provider
You basically understand how to discuss case histories in a present way (Case
Based Learning)
You understand the necessity to provide a balanced form of care and self-care

About the Dutch trainers of the training

Marije van de Linde (1973) studied Philosophy, Social Work and Supervision
Knowledge. Being a staff member of the Presence foundation she is connected at
learning and change processes in organizations based on the attendance
approach. In this she plays different roles at various levels, ranging from project
manager to trainer or supervisor. Marije has her work experience in care services,
in the intensive community-based care, family care and long-term Psychiatry
(among other things as a manager, supervisor and executive). Her involvement
in vulnerable people runs like a red thread through her career in care and
welfare.

Sjaak Monster (born 1954) is working in the Dutch Health Care system for
almost thirty-eight years. His specialization is Addiction Care. Sjaak studied Social
Work, Health Care Management, Addiction Care and Intervention Knowledge
(MSc). Sjaak is working in Romania since 1990. He is the president of the
ProRroma-foundation (www.prorroma.org) and the Romanian substance Abuse &
Addiction Coalition (www.rosaac.ro). Since 2001 Sjaak provided around eighty
weeks of training and workshops in countries like Bulgaria, Iran, Kazakhstan,
Romania, Russia, Tadzhikistan and Ukraine. Sjaak has a heart for the most
marginalized and suppressed persons in society.

More information
For more information you can send a mail, or phone to:
Mrs. Dr. Tabita Cernica
tabita.cernica@yahoo.com
0745-610791
Mr. Endre Erdo
endre.erdo@bonuspastor.com
enderdo@gmail.com
0752-246812
Mrs. Oltita Baciu
oltitacr@gmail.com

oltita@teenchallenge.ro
0730-071680