The Life Garage - Level 2 Accredited Assistant Life Mechanic Training

Course welcome

Module 1: Life garage concept and content

Module content

Module goals

Module learning objectives

Module starting point

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

Session introduction

Question break

A coaching informed approach

Question break

Role boundaries

Counsellor, mentor, life coach or assistant life mechanic?

Question break

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

Session introduction

Question break

Fixer or understander

Question break

The approach of the assistant life mechanic

Question break

Module 2: Coaching foundation

Module content

Module goals

Module learning objectives

Module starting point

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

Session introduction

Exploring the model

Achieve

Example conversation

Challenges

Example conversation

Execution

Example conversation

Underpinning methodology

Question break

Shared reflection and ideas

Question break

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

Session introduction

Active listening

Question break

Active listening starters

Question break

Non-judgemental questions

Question break

Non-judgemental question starters

Question break

Module 3: Using the materials

Module content

Module goals

Module learning objectives

Module starting point

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

Session introduction

Incorporating into conversations

Question break

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

Question break

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

Session introduction

Question break

Group boundaries

Question break

Group life and identity continued

Group life and identity

Question break

Module 4: Keeping yourself and others safe

Module content

Module goals

Module learning objectives

Module starting point

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

Session introduction

Self-care and self-expectations

Question break

Confidentiality and unloading

Question break

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

Session introduction

Disclosure and risk of harm

Question break

Disclosing personal information

Question break

Course assessment

Assessment

4 of 5

So, whilst believing we need to be perfect practitioners is a false idea, there is also another false idea for us to consider; the thought that we have to go it alone. The information we discuss with people is confidential, and as such we don’t have a right to talk to others about it (except when regarding concerns of safeguarding, see session four for more information). However, it is usual when working with others for practitioners to have a supervisor with whom they can discuss matters of practice in complete confidence. A supervisor will allow you to discuss matters you are concerned about, and help you to reflect on your practice so you can learn and grow. Supervision sessions are often one-to-one, but can also be a group activity. If you are undertaking your role as an Assistant Life Mechanic in an organisation, ask about who is responsible for offering you supervision and use this provision to discuss any concerns about cases you are working on. You should also use it to continually consider and improve your skills through learning from your practice experiences. If you are undertaking your role independently you should consider finding a supervisor or joining a supervision group. We offer both these services and you can find out more information on our website. https://www.metanoeo.org.uk/metanoeo-guild/supervision

Find out more about The Life Garage