Mapping tools for keywork and psychosocial interventions
The course provides space to develop practice using the visual medium of node link maps. Using simple cognitive principles and problem solving techniques the maps provide a structure for communicating, recording and reviewing psychosocial interventions and key work sessions.
This is a 1 day in-house course (we come to you).
Building on the International Treatment Effectiveness Project (ITEP) this course explores a range of node link mapping tools for use by key workers across the drug treatment system and throughout the health and social care sector.
National Treatment Agency evaluation found that employing ITEP and node-link mapping in psychosocial interventions resulted in, clients experiencing a better rapport with their key workers, increased levels of client participation; and higher rates of service retention and completion.
Currently only available as a 1 day in-house course (we come to you)
Course aims
To raise awareness of Node link mapping and to build confidence in using mapping as a tool for enhancing keywork and psychosocial interventions and improved treatment effectiveness
Course objectives
By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:
- Find out why, when and how to use node link mapping
- Identify the evidence & benefits for service users, providers & practitioners in using these interventions
- Experience both using maps & being mapped
- Discuss how to incorporate node link mapping into their role / organisation
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: Justin Hoggans
"I have found the whole day very useful for my toolkit, especially for complex clients. Fantastic day, really found this helpful in my day to day role."
Team Leader, ARA
"Adaptable which is key to working with young people who have problems other than substance misuse. Very practical and accessible to use with clients. Excellent course, very 'user friendly' and enjoyable. Will be able to use and adapt with clients."
Substance Support Worker, Hillside Secure Unit
"Huge range of available maps! Great for the diversity of clients and for self exploration. Allowed for creativity and for structure. Very useful tool in gaining confidence to work with clients."
"Good relaxed facilitator, knew a lot about ITEP and explained/introduced ITEP clearly and at a good pace. Liked the freedom of using mapping and now feel keen to bring ITEP into my work, especially with groups."
"I feel that I have gained new skills to deliver my role more effectively. The trainer was incredibly knowledgeable on the subject. Really enjoyed the course, felt it was well put together with a good balance of group interaction and tutoring. Good relaxed facilitator - knew all about ITEP."
"Everything! Such an effective treatment tool to use, and so simple. Every part of training was interesting and useful, explanation of how maps work, different maps and how they can support clients. I can’t wait to implement maps into my everyday practice. No part of the training was not useful. Brilliant!!!"