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Voices, Visions and Unusual Beliefs - An Introduction to Psychosis & Working with the Highs and Lows - An Introduction to Bipolar - Promotional Price!
An Introduction to Psychosis:
Duration ½ day
Course Overview
This half-day course introduces delegates to the topic of psychosis. The course will define the meaning of this term and outline characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of psychosis - voices, visions and unusual beliefs. Causes of psychosis will be explored from both medical and psychosocial perspectives. NICE recommended approaches to treatment will be highlighted and delegates will be encouraged to critique issues of availability, acceptability and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective. Delegates will be introduced to growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to psychosis that can promote engagement, self-care and recovery from psychosis.
Learning Outcomes- What is psychosis?
- Voices, visions and other perceptual experiences explained
- Unusual beliefs - what does it mean to be 'delusional'?
- What diagnoses involve psychosis?
- Causes - what is the role of genes, biology and life experience in the development of psychosis?
- What are the potential risks associated with psychosis?
- NICE recommended treatment pathways
- Medication issues to be aware of
- Critique of mainstream medical approaches to psychosis
- How might people recover from psychosis?
- Essentials of self-care
- What is the Hearing Voices Network?
- What is the Paranoia Network?
- What kind of support approaches promote engagement with person's experiencing psychosis
Methods of Delivery
This course utilises PowerPoint presentation and flip chart work as aids to trainer-led discussion. Delegates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience through discussion, group work, practical exercises and case study work.
An Introduction to Bipolar
Duration½ day
Course Overview
This half-day course introduces delegates to the topic of bipolar disorder. The course will assist delegates in understanding what this term describes, the different types of bipolar and characteristic 'signs and symptoms' of this potentially severe mental health problem. NICE recommended treatment pathways, psychological approaches and the essential tools of self-management and support will be highlighted via case vignettes, service user testimonies and practical exercises.
Learning Outcomes- What is bipolar?
- Different types of bipolar
- Mania, hypomania and depression explained
- What are the potential risks associated with bipolar?
- What causes bipolar?
- NICE recommended treatment pathways
- Medication issues to be aware of
- How might a psychological approach to bipolar be useful in the support setting
- How do people recover from bipolar?
- Self-care and support tools - what works and how can we make use of these in the support work?
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
An Introduction to Psychosis - Define and describe the features of psychosis
- Identify the potential impact of psychosis on the individual concerned
- Identify possible causes of psychosis
- Identify treatment pathways for psychotic conditions
- Identify recovery-oriented self-care and support options
An Introduction to Bipolar
- Define bipolar and describe the different types
- Identify signs and symptoms of mania, hypomania and depression
- Identify treatment pathways for bipolar disorders
- Describe recovery-oriented self-care and support options
Target Audience
This course is relevant to anybody in the voluntary sector who works with people who have been diagnosed with psychosis or bipolar. The course is suitable for both frontline staff and managers.
Training Considerations
Certification
The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
Related Courses
Mental Health Awareness
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