Description
This one day workshop will focus on understanding behaviours of concern, building skills and developing strategies to effectively respond to behaviours of concern in mental health context.Suitable for: Frontline workers and other staff who have direct contact with people who have mental health concerns in a range of contexts.
This event will cover:
- Define and compare behaviours of concern and ongoing behaviour difficulties
- Identify early warning signs of behaviours of concern and its escalation
- Discuss and develop approaches to diffuse behaviours of concern and what to do if the strategies don’t work
- Understand the potential conditions which may cause behaviours of concern
- Identify how workers personal behaviours, attitudes and communication styles contribute to the expressions of BOC
- Understand the importance of debriefing and self-care after dealing with a behaviour of concern.
Trainers
- Lorelle Zemunik (Trainer) — Mental Health Victoria
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adult
09:30 to 13:00 Add to calendar
09:30 to 13:00 Add to calendar
Zoom
Mental Health Victoria Member rate $230
Non-member rate $320
All course materials are included.