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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Buckinghamshire Council Family Support Service - Staff support and Supervision
We provided a 2 day practical program for managers and seniors responsible for providing supervision for staff working with children and families.Read More -
Tower Hamlets - ATHE Level 4 - Working with Children, individuals and families
Read MoreWe have continued our long-standing relationship with Tower Hamlets providing our Level 4 Working with Children, Individuals and families qualification.
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Bracknell Forest- 2 Day Trauma Informed Practice
Read MoreWe completed consultation with Bracknell Forest Early Help/Youth Support team to create a bespoke 2-day Trauma Informed Practice training program.
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PACT - Trauma Informed Practice & Motivational Interviewing
Read MoreWe designed a bespoke 3-day TIP & Motivational Interviewing aimed specifically for prison-based family engagement workers, in prison visitor support workers, community-based befrienders/mentors, supervisors and Managers.
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