To provide up-to-date information and increase knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (updated 2007) and to have the opportunity to discuss some of the proposed reforms.
To provide an understanding of the presentation of behaviours and ways in which staff can improve the care and the quality of life for individuals presenting behaviours that 'challenge' or behaviours of concern.
To increase staff awareness and confidence and to discuss strategies and techniques for talking and working with people who may be at potential risk of self harm and suicide.
For staff to gain confidence in working with individuals with dependency issues with an increased understanding and knowledge and thereby reducing stigma and prejudice.
To introduce the concepts and principles of motivational interviewing and explore the differences between traditional and motivational interviewing approaches.
To gain an understanding of PD, address some of the challenges that staff face when working with individuals and discuss management strategies and helping techniques.
To gain knowledge and skills in recovery and wellbeing approaches as a means of building proactive relationships to promote and strengthen recovery. To define and discuss well-being and how we can work collaboratively to promote well-being for the people we support
To improve understanding and awareness of self-neglect and hoarding and all potential associated behaviours and assist staff to action plan for future working.
To discuss management strategies and offer support and guidance to senior staff and team leaders who may be working in difficult situations where conflict is a challenge.
An introduction to DBT and how DBT techniques may be utilised by staff working in a person-centred way with individuals with certain mental health conditions.
