Risk and People in Distress (Portsmouth)

Service Description

Our society has become more risk averse and this can leave us in situations, in helping others, where we feel we have to act in a way that is likely to damage relationships. Situations that require a depth of thought we do not always need in our day-to-day lives. Aims of this workshop are to: It is intended that after this workshop you will gain more knowledge, grow in confidence and increase skill in managing any risk issues you come across in your practice in a sensitive but effective way. Who is this workshop for ? This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the helping professions e.g. Counsellors, nurses, doctors, social workers, student healthcare professionals, police, teachers etc… Areas covered In a 6 hour day (1000 - 1630) we will cover the following: ● Different types of risk. ● Risk and MH - the impact of stigma. ● Positive risk taking. ● Risk assessment and tools. ● Responsibility and risk. A completion certificate for 6hours CPD will be provided at the end of the course. FEE: £80 workshop fee £70 (£10 discount for students) £90 in abundance - if you are in abundance and can afford to pay extra, £20 of your fee will be used to help fund a place in one of our workshops for people with lived experience of mental distress or on benefits. No lunch provided