Working collaboratively with young people with mental health issues

Introduction

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the relationships between thoughts, emotions, behaviour and physical sensations which arise out of an individual's interpretation of a given situation. CBT is based on simple principles, is goal orientated and therefore is readily understood by helpers new to this approach.

The morning workshop will be about basic principles and strategies of CBT. The afternoon workshop will relate to disorders and difficulties such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. We will present some case studies which will illustrate how CBT techniques can be applied and how family factors are incorporated into the work. We will introduce some self-help books and be available for informal discussion with participants.

This workshop will discuss how to recognise truly collaborative therapeutic relationships on how to encourage collaborative working.

Aim

To introduce participants to basic CBT theory and principles and increase their understanding of the application of CBT with particular problems.

To illustrate and discuss with specific clinical examples and opportunities to practice clinical skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Increased understanding of basic CBT theory and practice.

• Increased knowledge of CBT resources available e.g. literature, books, self-help materials.

• Increased knowledge of further training opportunities.

• Learn how to develop the core skills that will promote collaborative working.

Who should attend?

This course will be of particular interest to frontline workers who have limited or no knowledge of CBT and any worker who sees young people with mental health issues.

Venue: Playfield Institute

Date: Thursday 2 September 2010

Duration: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Cost: Free to all Fife based candidates (NHS, Local Authority and Voluntary Sector)

(£40 to all candidates outwith Fife)

Facilitator(s): Dr Jan Esparon, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Catherine Burt, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dougie Harper, Senior Nurse Therapist

Closing date for applications: Thursday 26 August 2010