Are you a frontline worker who is struggling to engage with your clients? Join us for two virtual workshop sessions!
This 2-part workshop is here to help frontline professionals working with individuals who are experiencing serious and persistent mental health issues, including psychotic disorders. You will learn techniques from various psychological modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to engage and communicate effectively with those who live with serious mental illness and struggle with day-to-day functioning.
Dates:
Thursday October 28 1:00-4:00 PM EST Mental Health Overview, Communication, Healthy Boundaries
Thursday November 4 1:00-4:00 PM EST Relationship Building with Clients, Dealing with Anger and Aggression, Crisis Management
Cost: $340 per person
Meet our speakers:
Sophie Hwang, MSW, Ph.D (Ed.) Sophie is the cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBT-p) training lead and support services manager at IAM. She provides support and services to individuals and family members who are impacted by a broad range of psychotic illnesses, including schizophrenia. She also developed and delivers IAM's Recovery in Action CBT group for individuals living with psychosis. She received her CBT training from the University of Toronto and the Beck Institute. A registered social worker, Sophie has an MSW from York University and an MEd in counselling psychology and a PhD in Education from the University of Toronto.
Alyssa Hirji, MSW, RSW Alyssa received her MSW from the University of Toronto and is the family and individual clinical counsellor at IAM. She has experience providing both individual and group support to those affected by mental illness, particularly psychosis. Alyssa has previously project managed the CBT-p-informed workshop for family caregivers and is currently a lead facilitator with IAM’s Recovery in Action program. Alyssa continues to receive CBT training through the Beck Institute.
Register Now! Space is limited.
https://www.iamentalhealth.ca/...ard-to-Reach-Clients
We hope to see you there!
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