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Psychosis: Working with Voices, Visions, and Unusual Beliefs
Duration 1 day
Course Overview
Central Training's Psychosis course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the causes of psychosis from both medical and psycho-social perspectives. The trainer will cover approaches to treatment, highlighting NICE-recommended approaches, and introduce growing evidence supporting the use of psychological and social approaches to psychosis. Delegates will have the opportunity to critique issues of availability, acceptability, and choice of treatment from a service user's perspective.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to equip delegates with the skills to: Define and describe the features of psychosis Identify the potential impact of psychosis on the individual concerned Identify possible causes of psychosis Identify treatment pathways for psychotic conditions Identify recovery-oriented self-care and support options
Methods of Delivery
This course is delivered using trainer presentation accompanied by handouts, and delegates are encouraged to contribute throughout
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
- Defining psychosis
- Voices, visions and unusual beliefs explained
- Causes: The role of genes, biology, and life experience
- Risks associated with psychosis
- NICE recommended treatment pathways and recovery
- Emotional and practical support: the wellness plan
- Essentials of self-care and peer support
Target Audience
This course is relevant to frontline staff and managers working within the regulated and professional sectors of education, health, housing and social care who work with people who have been diagnosed with psychosis.
Training Considerations
There are no pre-training requirements for this course.
Certification
The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
Related Courses
Mental Health Awareness: Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Bipolar Disorder: Working with the Highs and Lows
Suicidal Distress: Support Strategies & Risk Assessment
Depression: Signs, Causes, and Support
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