Programmes, courses and workshops
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Dynamic, practical and interactive workshops focus on exploring, understanding and applying personal and social life-skills. Experienced international trainers encourage participants to develop their natural talents, strengths and values; and empower them to find effective ways to apply these skills in their own situations and circumstances.
All courses offered by Oasis are designed to meet the personal and professional development requirements of our participants. Wherever possible we will carry out a feasibility study in advance, as well as a final evaluation of feedback and results, to ensure that the services we provide match the needs and interests of individuals and organisations.
Below are some of the courses that we offer.
Values-based Education
a) Professional development courses for educators and care-givers
Foundation course
A two-day workshop consisting of four modules. Each four-hour module can stand alone as a half-day seminar.
Modules:
- Values awareness: educators as role models
- Quality education: inspiring young people to know, to do, to be, and to live together
- Fulfilling the needs of the child / student, while caring for the needs of the educator
- Skills for creating a values-based learning environment: communication skills, active listening, conflict resolution, values-based discipline
Train-the-Trainer course
A five-day course in two sessions, for potential trainers who have taken the foundation course. The course consists of a two-day workshop, followed by three days of practical experience - co-training a foundation course with experienced facilitators.
b) Professional capacity building in schools and higher education institutions
A series of four-hour workshops that can be presented in any combination.
- How to begin, sustain and further develop values-based education
- Practicalities in the classroom and around the school / institution
- The role of leadership, management and co-ordination, including monitoring and evaluation
- Peer support / mentoring
- Parenting skills
- Understanding intellectual, emotional and moral intelligence
- Intuition and the gifted and talented child
c) Outreach project
Providing values-based education for marginalised children Proficient, certified trainers in values-based education will be offered the opportunity to help to develop programmes both locally and in developing countries. For examples of similar projects please see www.lvafricacentwest.net. Group of street children |
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A two to four day dynamic and interactive workshop for teachers, community groups, and organizations. It can be tailor-made and adapted according to different age groups, interests and cultures. Ubuntu (an ancient code of ethics and way of life that is found in many parts of Africa) will be used as a framework for exploring universal values and life-skills. The course includes eight modules. Introductory presentations and half-day seminars can also be arranged.
Modules include the following:
- Reawakening the values at the heart of all cultures: Etihad, Harambee, Terranga, Ahimsa, Ubuntu (unity, cooperation, hospitality, non-violence, respect, dignity, mercy, compassion ...)
- The interconnectedness of life: being in tune with the environment and with humanity
- Conflict resolution and prevention, and reconciliation
- Implementing Ubuntu in daily life
Full details of these and other modules can be obtained by request from info@oasisoman.com.
Train-the-trainer course
A four-day course in two sessions, for facilitators who have already attended the above workshop. The course consists of a two-day training workshop, followed by two days of practical experience, co-training with experienced facilitators. |
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Life-skills for Personal and Professional Development
 Each of the following modules can be provided either as one-day course, or in a variety of combinations of shorter workshops, tailor made according to the needs of the group.
- Self confidence for peak performance
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- The modern woman: leading by values
- Stress management
- Conflict management
- Emotional intelligence
- Creativity in the workplace
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Business writing skills
- Mind mapping
- Influencing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Time management
- Goal setting
For details of other courses please contact us.
Management Development Programmes
Each of the following courses can be provided either as one-to-two day course, or in a variety of combinations of shorter workshops, tailor made according to the needs of the group. Details of each course are available on request.
- Effective management skills
- Cross cultural management: A values perspective to appreciating differences
- High performance leadership: The art of flexing and connecting
- Success through harmony: unity between the self, the team and the organisation
- Self-awareness: The path to higher emotional intelligence
- The art of flexing: Enhancing individual and team performance through balancing psychological opposites
- Enhancing interpersonal effectiveness: The dynamics of inclusion, affection and control
- The road to happiness: Finding meaning, motivation, and psychological well-being
- Inclusive leadership: attracting, developing, and retaining the best workforce in today's diverse work environment
- Teambuilding training: enabling the team to accomplish immediate & future objectives in an environment of respect, trust and mutual understanding
Capacity Building for the Social Services
Each of the following courses can be provided either as one-to-two day course, or in a variety of combinations of shorter workshops, tailor made according to the needs of the group. Details of each module are available on request.
- Basic cognitive behavioural techniques
- Active listening and negotiation skills
- Anger management: in and outside of the home
- Working with victims of crime
- Recognising substance abuse in young people
- Recognising child abuse
- Rape: Myths and truths
- Art and play therapy: A means of working with abuse survivors of all ages
- Women as care-givers: Taking care of the self first!
Human Resource Development in the Medical Field
Each of the following courses can be provided either as one-to-two day course, or in a variety of combinations of shorter workshops, tailor made according to the needs of the group. Details of each module are available on request.
- Values awareness for healthcare professionals
- Team training course for healthcare professionals working in hyperbaric medicine
- Human resources skills in the establishment and management of clinical hyperbaric facilities
- Care and communication skills in the wound healing environment
Youth Empowerment
 Each of the following modules can be provided either as one-to-two day course, or in a variety of combinations of shorter workshops, tailor made according to the needs of the group. Details of each module are available on request.
- Ethical leadership for young adults
- Youth empowerment: 'The 7 keys to right relationships'
- Youth empowerment - Train-the-Trainer
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