Training

"If you just communicate you can get by. But if you skillfully communicate, you can work miracles." (Jim Rohn, entrepreneur & author)

In addition to our Mediation services, the following training workshops can contribute to reducing interpersonal conflicts in your organisation. The courses are delivered in-house (typically 1 day format, longer or shorter workshops by arrangement):

  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Mental Health Awareness for Managers
  • Managing Stress
  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Creative Problem-solving
  • Groupwork Skills
  • Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming

Masha Bennett is an internationally acclaimed trainer, with experience of teaching in eight countries in Europe, Asia and Middle East. Examples of feedback on her training courses:

"I found the content of the training so practical and easy to apply in my work." (Tony O'Connor, Drugs Worker, Wirral)

"The trainer's teaching style appears very calm and laid-back but is packed with information and thought-provoking ideas. She has a wonderfully professional approach but it is wrapped in such friendliness that it immediately draws the group together and creates a feeling of safety." (Sian, Psychotherapist, Manchester)

"I would like to thank you for two of the most interesting days I have spent in learning. Your attitude and delivery differ from any others I have seen..." (Zvi Friedmann, Physiotherapist, Haifa, Israel)

"Excellent delivery - plenty of time allocated for practice and questions" (Julie, Drug Worker, Cheshire)

"The trainer was very positive, very supportive, lots of experience and knowledge, course went really quickly and I really enjoyed it!” (Jo Beckett, Alcohol Counsellor, Manchester)

“Trainer was excellent - funny, enthusiastic, informed!“ (Debbie, Therapist, Cheshire)

"Very enjoyable and informative workshop, delivered in a relaxed way. A lot of information packed in." (Bronwyn, Nurse, Manchester)

"The trainer was very natural and flowing, very knowledgeable, putting everyone at ease – and very diplomatic on difficult questions/issues!” (Dr Kate Sparks, Chartered Psychologist, Manchester)

“I would without doubt recommend Masha Bennett, she is brilliant, funny and very, very practical – one of the best trainers I have come across – and I know a few… It was the first course in 20 years that I stayed till the end for!” (Dr Mike Smith, Mental Health Nurse & Trainer, Warrington)

“Masha’s training style is warm, open and humorous; she creates an inclusive and welcoming environment and enables excellent group rapport, with her course members forming some of the most friendly and open groups that I’ve had the pleasure to learn with.” (Steven, Coach & Therapist, Buxton)

“This was the most inspirational course I have ever attended, thank you!” (Anne-Helen, Nurse, Oslo, Norway)

"Fantastic trainer: high quality of attention to participants, clarity of explanation." (Sergey, IT Professional, Moscow, Russia)

"A real master - a rare combination of technical skill and creativity." (Dmitry, Journalist, Moscow, Russia)

“Easy to follow and understand concepts and instructions; Masha’s approach is informal and friendly, yet professional.. She created a safe environment for us all… Thank you, thank you, thank you!” (Diane, Trainer & Therapist, Derbyshire)

“I really liked the demonstrations Masha did with the participants. When you see her working, it looks really simple.” (Katerina, Consultant, Moscow, Russia)

“The trainer was elegant, articulate, fun, highly responsive, massively informed.” (Michael Mallows, Psychotherapist & Supervisor, London)

"Super trainer, excellent control of the group, fantastic communicator." (Gregory, IT Programmer, Germany)