SHEP
The Social and Health Education Project CLG
Cork, Cork, Ireland
About
Founded in 1974, SHEP is a charity based in Cork, Ireland working on community development, mental health, education +3 more.
SHEP (Social and Health Education Project) is an Irish, not-for-profit, community-based training and development organisation founded in 1974 and based in Ardfoyle, Ballintemple, Cork. It runs short community education courses on well-being, stress, communication, grief and personal development for adults and, in some cases, children and parents, with most of its work in Cork, Kerry and the Mid-West. It also provides a unique experiential group-work training programme, low-cost counselling, advocacy support for community organisations, environmental education through its Earth Aware work, and international partnerships, including long-standing support for its partner Sahakarmi Samaj in Nepal and participation in Erasmus+ adult education projects.
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Seasons for Growth
Mental health · Ireland
Course supporting people experiencing grief, loss and change, using the seasons as a metaphor for the stages of grieving.
Caring for Our Well-being
Mental health · Ireland
Short community course helping people take charge of their own emotional and mental well-being.
Managing Stress in Our Daily Lives
Mental health · Ireland
Short course on understanding stress and building a cycle of wellness.
Effective Communication for Better Relationships
Community development · Ireland
Short course on communication skills and assertiveness in relationships.
Women's Health
Health · Ireland
Course for women exploring physical and emotional health issues relevant to their lives.
Facilitating Well-being and Empowerment in Older Adults
Elderly care · Ireland
Course for people retiring or getting older, helping them stay in charge of their own lives and well-being.
Certificate in Personal Development
Education · Ireland
Yearlong flagship training programme in personal development for adults.
Shakti
Community development · Nepal
Three-year community development programme run with partner Sahakarmi Samaj in southwest Nepal.
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Sahakarmi Samaj, Léargas, Educa International, University of Vaasa, PROACADEMY, Suiti Cultural Heritage Foundation, Storytelling Network of Kronoberg
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