What we do
Art by Fiona Devlin
Our Approach
We work creatively and inclusively with people, communities and systems:
- deepening the connection with, and knowing of, ourselves & the world we live in
- inspiring, and bringing about, capacities for positive change & growth (in communities & individuals)
- contributing to the renewal of the broader social, cultural & economic systems that shape our world
Our Main Areas of Work
- Adult Education & Training (especially experiential group-work)
- Community Development Work
- Therapeutic & Counselling Services
- Advocacy for Systems & Policy Change
Our Programmes
Reflecting the growth and development of Project over the decades, SHEP now has twelve programmes:
- Short Courses (community-based)
- Earth Aware
- Foundation Programme
- On-going Personal Development
- Training Facilitators to work in the Community
- UCC Diploma in Social & Psychological Health Studies
- Professional Development for Practitioners (including Reflective Practice)
- Training & Development for Organisations & Communities.
- Advocacy with Marginalised People and Communities
- Coisceim Low-Cost Counselling
- LIB Multicultural Counselling & Outreach
- International Learning Partnership (with Sahakarmi in Nepal)