the Institute has a portfolio of workshops and practice seminars that can be offered to you as an in-house program. Programs currently available include:
Mental Health First Aid (2 days)
Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is sought. The content during this two-day program covers helping people in mental health crisis situations and/or in the early stages of mental health problems.
Working with Complex and Demanding Clients (1 day)
At times, housing, community and health personnel work with clients who may experience serious mental health problems, substance abuse dependency, relationship conflict, family dysfunction and/or disordered personality. These clients may present as aggressive or abusive and, on occasion, such interactions can lead the worker to feel overwhelmed and distressed.
This training is provided to assist staff who work with complex, demanding and challenging clients.
It will enable staff to develop strategies and communication skills to work more effectively in such client situations.
Supporting Families, Sustaining Tenancies - the SA experience (1/2 day)
This presentation will provide an overview of a range of new and innovative strategies and approaches to support 'at-risk' tenancies. The seminar outlines each of these initiatives, including the challenges and barriers they have faced and overcome. It will also cover how the Trust have implemented the findings of an extensive evaluation conducted by Flinders University in 2003.
Customised professional development opportunities
Alternatively you may be looking for customised support to meet your specific professional development needs. We can help with the development and design of a professional development program, drawing on our network of experienced housing workers and facilitators.
Customising a program can be a more effective alternative to accessing external events, with the added advantage of meeting issues specific to your organisation. You may choose to have a program delivered in your own controlled work environment, or we can work with you to find a suitable outside venue.
We would be happy to discuss your in-house professional development needs and provide a no-obligation proposal.
For further information or to discuss how we can help you to develop your staff, please contact our Professional Development Coordinator.
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