Mental health issues and their impact on families
This practical programme provides an overview of common mental health issues and their impact on families. It support the skills and knowledge needed to be able to go out and work effectively with individuals and families with multiple and complex needs. It is practical and “hands on” with a focus on skills and strategy development, backed up by an understanding of why approaches work. It produces more confident and competent practitioners who are ready to deliver positive and effective support to individuals and families.
It is suitable for front line staff working on the Early Help/Troubled families agenda as well as school staff, children services, those in early years settings, the VCS, Housing and Health.
Learning Outcomes
- Have a broad overview of common mental health issues
- Gain an understanding of the impact of poor mental health on families
- Understand the impact of poor mental health on engaging with professionals and services
- Have an understanding of the impact of inequalities, including the oppression and discrimination, on all family members
- Gain an understanding of the ways in which parental mental illness may affect parenting capacity
- All courses are offered on a Face to Face or Virtual basis.
- Bespoke & Open Training Courses Available.
Case Studies
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Level 4 Certificate, Working with Children Individuals and Families, Southside, Bath
Southside were looking for a training program that would support and enhance the work they are completing in their family service and the local community. One that aligned with their vision put the family at the centre of their thinking to build resilience and independence.Read More -
Gloucestershire County Council – Family Hubs Youth Specification
As part of our wider family hub development work with Gloucestershire County Council, we worked with the youth services commissioning team to develop and draft a new youth services contract specification.
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London Open - ATHE Level 4 Working with Children, Individuals and Families.
We had 3 local authority areas attend our London open training course, they appreciated learning together and exploring how their services are working with families in the early help arena.Read More -
Darlington - Effective Whole Family Working
Darlington City Council are focussed on developing a whole council approach to the new responsibilities created by the Children and Families Act and the Care Act to consider the needs of the whole family, delivery of coordinated packages of support and the protection of children and young people from excessive or inappropriate caring roles.Read More
Cancellation Policy
Please see our cancellation terms / fees.