About the Course:  Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health presentations, with considerable overlap between the two disorders.  This course offers participants clear and easy to understand explanations of the disorders and practical skills in supporting people to overcome them.  It begins by exploring the Behavioural Shutdown model of Depression, that provides a background framework for interventions.  Using the most evidence-based approach to depression-Behavioural Activation- the course will show participants how to increase fulfilment and meaningful activities in the clients lives to reduce Depressive mood states.  This will be combined with some simple strategies that can challenge negative thinking patterns.

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The course will also offer a range of practical and immediate strategies to reduce the symptoms of Anxiety. It will also offer skills in systematic desensitisation, a simple procedure that can help people overcome Anxiety.   

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Who is This Course For?

 

This course spans all sectors and areas of work.  Any professional working with people should have a good working understanding of mental health.  This course will be helpful for those working in housing, addictions, family & social work and criminal justice settings.  It will also be helpful to human resource teams and therapists delivering Employment Assistance programmes . 

 

Also Available to be Delivered Online?

 

Yes, Zoom based integration

 

Course Length

 

1 or 2 day (9.30-4.30)

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Max Number of Attendees 

 

18

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Resources Required

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Flipchart stand and paper

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Method of Delivery 

 

The training course is highly interactive, even during presentations. It uses a wide variety of learning approaches including presentations, pairs and small group work exercises and self-assessment.  The course is also supported with free e-learning and further resources to re-cap, review and refresh learning. 

 

Course Aims and Objectives

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The course aims to introduce the principal concepts of reducing or eliminating negative mood states.  Participant will have the opportunity to:

 

• Understand the Behavioural Shutdown model of Depression

• Deploy a structured approach to reducing depression

• Provide a range of symptom management strategies to reduce Anxiety

• How to teach anxious clients Muscle Relaxation and Systematic Desensitisation to overcome anxiety