Description

This workshop covers the philosophy, evidence base and rationale for early intervention and introduces the core skills and interventions necessary to intervene and provide care to young people experiencing a first episode psychosis (FEP).

ONLINE
Due to COVID-19 outbreak, we will be delivering this workshop online.
The dates and times of delivery will be the same.
The training will comprise didactic and interactive experiential sessions. The workshop will include PowerPoint slides, video clips, online documents, and both large and small group discussions. Regular short breaks will be included throughout the training.
Participants will need a computer, laptop or tablet with internet access and a working camera and microphone to take part in the workshop.
If you are unable to access any of the required equipment, or are unable to attend any part of the workshop, please let us know as soon as possible.
Pre-reading, handouts and the Zoom meeting link will be sent to participants via email prior to the workshop.

This event will cover:

  • describe the evidence base behind early intervention for psychosis
  • recognise the importance of engagement with young people and families in the assessment and treatment of FEP
  • implement strategies for effective provision of psycho-education
  • understand the importance of using a formulation based approach to inform therapeutic interventions
  • explore and work with young people’s individual explanatory models
  • identify and manage therapeutic ruptures.

Trainers

  • Lucas Coulson (Senior mental helath nurse) — Orygen specialist clinical program
  • Dr Craig MacNeil (Senior clinical psychologist) — Orygen specialist clinical program

Categories: Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Youth

Monday 1 June 2020
09:00 to 16:00
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Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.
$50

Clinicians in private practice, or who are not Victorian public mental health professionals will be charged $220.00 per day of training.

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Provided by Orygen Clinical Training
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