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Free Mental Health Workshops in London & Maidstone
A series of free mental health workshops will be held in London & Maidstone in April, for professionals working with patients with mental health & learning disabilities.
The workshops will focus on important updates in
- Mental Health Legislation
- Enhancing motivation and engagement in Occupational Therapy
- Positive psychology & positive re-inforcement
- Patient's day so patients can share their pathway to recovery with you.
London: 19th April - 23rd April, 2010 (Ashwood Lodge, 1 - 3 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP)
Maidstone: 26th - 30th April, 2010(Glenhurst Lodge, Virginia House, Vinters Road, Maidstone, ME14 5DX)
What will you learn:
- Practical implementation of the new Mental Health
- Changes in legislation for healthcare investigations
- Practical strategies on building a meaningful therapeutic programme for patients with lack of motivation
- Listen to patient's perspective in finding their pathway to recovery
Mental Health Legislation:
Mental Health Act
A useful and practical workshop, focusing on amendments of the Mental Health Act and any problems that have arisen or you may encounter in implementing these in practice.
Book now: London 19th April, 2010 | Maidstone 26th April, 2010
Healthcare investigations workshop
A practical workshops & advice on dealing with healthcare investigations effectively. A review of the different types of investigation (e.g. police, HSE, CQC, coroners), the powers the investigators have, report and statement writing and the right to disclosure of documents.
Book now: London 19th April, 2010 | Maidstone 26th April, 2010
Presented by:
Andrew Parsons, Solicitor of the Supreme Court, RadcliffesLeBrasseur.
Andrew is a member of the Health Group and Head of Healthcare Practice development. He has been named by the 'Chambers Guide To The Legal Profession' as a le ading individual in the field of clinical negligence and mental health law.
Occupational Therapy
Transforming patients' engagement, skills and confidence through a meaningful Occupational Therapy programme This workshop will provide practical strategies to increase patient's engagement and create a meaningful, person-centred therapeutic plan where patients achievements, goals and aspirations are part of every day therapy. Book now: London 20th April, 2010 | Maidstone 29th April, 2010 Presented by: Lee Houghton - Head of Occupational Therapy, Glen Care Lee has an extensive professional background as an Occupational Therapist, Care Coordinator and CMHT manager. Lee won the South East Coast NHS 'Best of Health Award for Success in Partnership Working' and is now building a meaningful therapy structure for patients in Glen Care.
Psychology
Relentlessly positive approach to dealing with challenging behaviour
Practical workshops and techniques for positive reinforcement to develop positive techniques to minimize challenging or violent behaviour. This workshop will provide strategies on positive reinforcement, building a consistent team approach and building positive coping strategies to replace challenging behaviour.
Book now: London 22nd April, 2010
Gerhard Fritz - A Clinical and forensic psychologist
Gerhard's has an extensive expertise in mental health and learning disabilities. Accredited RAID trainer, now working with patients in Ashwood House & Lodge (Secure & Locked intensive rehabilitation hospitals) in London.
Patient's day
Listen to patients' perspective in finding their pathway to recovery.
Book now: London 23rd April, 2010 | Maidstone 30th April, 2010
It will be an exciting week, full of sharing expertise, knowledge and good practice.
Hope to see you there.
