Dual diagnosis (1 day)
Explore the interactions between mental illness and substance misuse, and identify evidence based approaches to effective assessment, management and treatment of dual diagnosis.
This is a 1 day in-house course (we come to you).
A day of learning and reflection on the complexities of dual diagnosis.
Participants explore the interactions between mental illness and substance misuse, establish a framework for assessment and identify evidence based approaches to effective management and treatment for this client group.
This training is available as a 2 day in-house course (we come to you).
Also currently available (online for individuals) and (online for teams).
Course aims
To provide non-statutory workers with a clear framework for assessing and treating people with dual diagnosis
Course objectives
By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:
- Identify sub-populations of dual diagnosis clients
- Describe the interactions between mental illness and substance misuse
- Practice evidence based approaches to effective treatment of dual diagnosis clients
- Explain the Department of Health recommended guidelines for dual diagnosis treatment (Osher & Kofoed 1989)
Venue info:
In-house courses (we come to you)
We would ask you to arrange a suitable venue and refreshments for the training. Contact us for more information.
Trainer: Phil Harris
"Amazing amount of information shared, good understanding for myself and I will use a lot of the information with service users. Very good training, highly recommended. "
"I have a better understanding of the impacts of mental health and drugs on the brain and how to use this knowledge to help people. Very interesting, knowledgeable and informative."
"Great training, fantastic trainer, lots of useful information. Has changed the way I think about things and will improve the way I work with clients with dual diagnosis."
" I’m leaving with increased knowledge and confidence to work with dual diagnosis and feeling inspired to increase support outcomes for service users. Brilliant training day."
"The trainer interacted with the group very well and made me feel at ease. Great information, I have enjoyed today and learnt a great deal. Thank you."
"Informative, interesting and useful – Have learnt a lot and all relevant to my job. Look forward to putting to use the knowledge gained. It is without doubt one of the most interesting courses I have attended."
