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

Monday 24 August 2020
09:30 to 13:00
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Tuesday 25 August 2020
09:30 to 13:00
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Zoom

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.
$230

Mental Health Victoria Member rate $230
Non-member rate $320

All course materials are included.

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Provided by Mental Health Victoria
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