The Life Garage - Level 2 Accredited Assistant Life Mechanic Training

Course welcome

Module 1: Life garage concept and content

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Module 1: Life garage concept and content - Session 1 - Introducing the assistant life mechanic concept

Session introduction

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A coaching informed approach

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Role boundaries

Counsellor, mentor, life coach or assistant life mechanic?

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Module 1: Life garage concept and content - Session 2 - Who's the mechanic?

Session introduction

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Fixer or understander

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The approach of the assistant life mechanic

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Module 2: Coaching foundation

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Module 2: Coaching foundation - Session 1 - The ACE coaching model

Session introduction

Exploring the model

Achieve

Example conversation

Challenges

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Execution

Example conversation

Underpinning methodology

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Shared reflection and ideas

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Module 2: Coaching foundation - Session 2 - Change supporting communication

Session introduction

Active listening

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Active listening starters

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Non-judgemental questions

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Non-judgemental question starters

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Module 3: Using the materials

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Module 3: Using the materials - Session 1 - Engaging individuals with The Life Garage

Session introduction

Incorporating into conversations

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Life Garage overview

Toolbox familiarisation

Toolbox familiarisation continued

Becoming your own life mechanic

The flourishing self

Relational living

Changing habits

Practical hopefulness

Growth for life

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Module 3: Using the materials - Session 2 - Facilitating Life Garage peer support groups

Session introduction

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Group boundaries

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Group life and identity continued

Group life and identity

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Module 4: Keeping yourself and others safe

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Module 4: Keeping yourself and others safe - Session 1 - Self-care

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Self-care and self-expectations

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Confidentiality and unloading

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Module 4: Keeping yourself and others safe - Session 2 - Personal disclosure

Session introduction

Disclosure and risk of harm

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Disclosing personal information

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Course assessment

Assessment

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At the heart of The Life Garage approach is a focus on the idea that it is the individual who has answers and agency to change. The Assistant Life Mechanic’s role is, therefore, not to direct or advise, but to contribute to creating the conditions in which the person they are supporting can access their own knowledge, ideas, motivation, and capability to address the challenge they face: “This speaks to the very heart of coaching: building self-awareness and enabling people to find the answers themselves through active listening and genuine inquiry.” Whilst not training to become coaches specifically, as Assistant Life Mechanics you will be developing a coaching informed approach to wellbeing which takes place through the everyday conversations and relationships you already have: “A conversation where the coach acts as the facilitator to the coachee, so that they learn, gain insight and take action toward a specific and agreed outcome.” These conversations do not need to be lengthy, like those a trained coach might have, but they are purposeful. The role of the Assistant Life Mechanic is, therefore, not to have all the answers but to listen to, and empower people to direct their own action and learning, and take responsibility for their decisions.

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