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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Manchester City Council – Working with Men & Fathers in families
We delivered a bespoke 1 day course to the Complex Safeguarding Inclusion Team at Manchester City CouncilRead More -
Torus Foundation Look aHEAD programme
It has been our pleasure to work with Torus Foundation again, this time on the Look aHEAD programme. which focuses on parental mental health and wellbeing and resilience of families and children in Liverpool.
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Transforming Practice Education in Social Work
We were commissioned by a consortium of Social Work Teaching Partnerships to support the development of a national strategy for Social Work Practice Education.
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Bracknell Forest - Motivational Interviewing training
We continue our long term relationship with Bracknell Forest Council by supporting both new workers in the family safeguarding teams and a wider range of partners.Read More
Cancellation Policy
Please see our cancellation terms / fees.