Discover why using open questions is so important. This short course takes a closer look at both open and closed questions. The practical nature of the material will have you on your way to improved practice in no time!

Our definitions regarding family have changed over the years from an emphasis on physical assault to a wider range of abusive practices. In this course we explore the many facets of Family Violence and look at how this knowledge can enhance practice.

MI is now viewed as one of the most effective ways to help people become unstuck from problem behaviour. It is based around ideas of partnership, acceptance, collaboration and evocation, which the basis of respectful practice.

HMA offers three types of courses which cover a wide range of topics and address a variety of issues. Our Online Courses can be completed in a matter of hours, while our Workshops vary from 1 to 3 days. HMA's Long Courses can takes several weeks or months to complete depending on the course you enroll in.

HMA Online Courses
Our HMA Online Courses cover a range of practical and useful topics and are set up so the learner access them immediately. Our blended learning solutions offer the learner an interesting and interactive experience. Most importantly the content of all of our short courses is practical and can be integrated into practice immediately!

HMA Workshops 
Want to learn aside others and explore new practice ideas? We have a range of courses including work on motivational enhancement, family violence, group work skills and offender work. These use a blended learning model that includes pre-workshop tasks, workshop attendance and post-workshop consolidation tasks. Learn more

HMA Long courses
HMA is int he process of beginning to offer a range of long courses, some of which will offer the chance to gain nationally recognised qualifications. These courses are run through our online Moodle site. To find out more contact HMA 

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