Talking Mats

Talking Mats is a visual framework that uses picture symbols to help people with a communication difficulty to communicate more effectively.

Joan Murphy first devised the framework called talking Mats in 1998. The tool is research based and clinically effective. Topics have been produced following the model described by the World Health Organisation International Classification of Functioning (WHO ICF) which identifies what we all need in order to have a positive and fulfilling life.

Tina Seed became an accredited Talking Mats trainer in October 2018.

Aims of the course:

To learn about Talking Mats
To understand Talking Mats is a client led system
To learn and understand the underlying principles of Talking Mats
To understand the research based evidence behind Talking Mats
To understand about which populations can use Talking Mats using the circles model
To have practical experience of using and designing Talking Mats
To understand and use the Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication
To understand the WHO ICF for both Talking Mats and in general practice
To explore the extensive Talking Mats symbol range in both hard copy and the app
To be able to designs and facilitate Talking Mats
To confidently implement the Talking Mats approach

Duration

This is an accredited course which is facilitated over two half days sessions with a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of five weeks in between.
Participants need time in between sessions one and two to design, facilitate and film a Talking Mat

Participants

The course can be facilitated for up to 6 participants
Participants must attend both days in order to pass the course
Participants must bring a film to day two for assessment in order to pass the course
A manual, mat and symbol set of your choice will be provided for each participant in a sturdy Talking Mats bag and is included in the cost
Successful participants will receive formal accreditation with Talking Mats

Venue

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Cost

£250 per person

Booking

Please contact TSeedtherapies@gmail.com to find out more and arrange this course