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Course Details
Working with Physical Disabilities & Mental Health
Aims
This course is ideally suited for anyone who would benefit from a greater understanding of mental ill health when working specifically with people who have associated physical disability and/or long term physical health complaints.
The aim is to raise awareness of mental ill health within this particular client group, focusing on the different types of mental health problems, signs and symptoms, possible treatments and recovery rates.
We also look at common misconceptions surrounding Mental illness.
This foundational course will address the issues of: the impact of Mental Health diagnoses on individuals, carers and the wider social support networks. The course also looks at promoting and maintaining positive mental health.
Who is this course for?
This one day course is ideal for organisations such as, statutory/non statutory, Voluntary and private sector services, Housing and Benefit staff, Support staff within the health/social care services, Schools and businesses, Citizen Advice, Library and Advocacy staff. This course is also suitable for commercial type businesses. Service users/carers.
Course Summary
- Mental Health statistics in relation to physical disabilities
- Explanations of the major types of Mental Distress
- How to spot warning signs, awareness of triggers
- Impact of mental health & physical disabilities
- Managing difficult behaviours, inc: self harm
- Promoting equality - challenging discrimination
- Social inclusion
- The Recovery Model
- Promoting positive mental health
As a result of this workshop staff will:
- Have increased their understanding of the mental health problems which people may experience
- Be able to identify the main problems of thoughts, feelings and behaviours associated with mental health problem and physical disabilities
- Have had the opportunity to explore communication skills when assessing people with dual/complex needs and be able to participate more effectively in the planning of care for people with mental health difficulties/chronic physical conditions and/or disability.
Course Duration
1 day
Next Scheduled Date(s)
- 6th Dec 2010 - 10.00am-4.00pm
Price
| Statutory and non-statutory sectors | £85.00 incl VAT |
| Voluntary sector and students | £60.00 incl VAT |
| Service users and carers | £25.00 incl VAT |
Booking Options
1. A Course dedicated to your organisation
Use this option should you wish to book this course dedicated to you and your colleagues. We are able to deliver it at a venue of your choice.
Use this option to book a course date shown above.
3. Individual delegate bookings
Use this option if the above date(s) are not convenient. You can join a waiting list for future dates.
Please note that this course will be delivered at our own training venue in Basingstoke, Hampshire.