CAMHS Mental Health Training Days

By the end of this session, you will:

• Be able to identify the areas  of emotional intelligence and the characteristics of resilience;
• Have greater confidence in identifying and naming emotions;
• Be able to identify some triggers for stress;
• Learn how to support various age-groups using resilience building techniques.

Summary: Life is full of ups and downs, but for some children and young people, these ups and downs can have a profound effect on their mental well-being.

In this session, consider the evidence for the importance of developing strong attunement and emotional regulation in early childhood. Delegates will understand how experiencing a range of emotions can be healthy when managing the stresses of daily life and learn how to teach children and young people various strategies to cope with strong feelings.

Date/Venue: Thursday 22^nd August, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 1pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the term ’anxiety’;
• Recognise presentations of anxiety in children and young people;
• Learn practical strategies to help children and young people manage stress and anxiety appropriately;
• Know when you should seek further professional help when working with children who have anxiety issues.

Summary: Professionals involved with the care of children and young people need to be better able to identify the signs of anxiety and many cases may be undetected.

This training day will consider the presentations and impact that this condition has upon young people and their families, and how to recognise a problem as it presents itself. It will outline best practice advice on the care of children and young people aged 5 –18 years.

Date/Venue: Monday 9^th September, Town Hall, Committee Room 3}
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of the session you will:

• Look at the types of discrimination and the effects on LGBTQ young people
• Deepen your awareness of LGBTQ mental health problems
• Explore ways to support LGBTQ children and young people

Summary: LGBTQ Children and Young People often experience mental health inequality and misunderstanding when accessing services.

This course aims to build awareness of this issue and allows participants to understand LGBTQ mental health. Delegates will gain confidence in addressing the needs of LGBTQ children and young people and learn strategies to foster an LGBTQ-friendly culture.

Date/Venue: Monday 28^th October, Town Hall, Committee Room 3
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the definition, meaning and correct use of the term “Learning Disabilities” and distinguish it from “Learning Difficulties”
• Understand the impact of learning disabilities on a young person, their family, their carer’s and their environment
• Understand what constitutes “Challenging Behaviour” and develop a framework for managing it
• Develop an understanding of different presentations of mental health problems in someone with learning disabilities and understand factors which decrease and increase impairment

Summary: Special educational needs (SEN) can affect a child or young person’s behaviour, reading and writing, concentration levels, ability to understand things, or their physical ability. Subsequently, those who work with these young people require specialist skills to help support them effectively. This day has been designed to give an overview of how learning disabilities present and the impact upon the child, family and school. It will consider the role services play in supporting the child and family and will describe a patient’s journey through diagnosis, treatment and support.

Participants will be able to further their understanding of the complex difficulties a child with neuro-developmental problems has and how they can recognise these in their daily work. Strategies for behavioural management and when there is a need to refer for further specialist assessment/treatment will be considered.

Date/Venue: Friday 22^nd November, Town Hall, Committee Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Have an understanding of the impact parental mental health has upon the child
• Be aware of the risk factors which impact upon the child
• Know of the protective factors that protect children from risk
• Know when you should seek further professional help when working with children who have a parent with mental health problems

Summary: Understanding the impact of poor parental mental health is of critical importance when working with families; also in understanding the effects this can have throughout childhood. This training day will give the practitioner a greater insight into recognising when a parent/carer may have a mental health difficulty and how this is impacting upon their ability to engage with services and make positive changes. Strategies to work with parent/carers will be discussed and good practice from course participants shared.

Date/Venue: Monday 23^rd December, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 1pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Recognise the different technologies children and young people use to communicate
• Understand the positive impact social media can have, as well as the negative
• Be able to identify risks to mental well-being
• Know when you should seek further professional help

Summary: Digital media is rapidly changing the landscape of mental health for children and young people. This study day aims to give some understanding of developing interactions as children grow up in a digital world. It also examines the impact of this world on children and young people vulnerable to, or suffering from, mental health disorders. Explore the pros and cons of global connectivity through social media, examine the human and environmental impact of this growing technology and learn strategies to support children and young people to use social media appropriately.

Date/Venue: Monday 13^th January, Town Hall, Committee Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Have an awareness of attachment theory and attachment styles
• Understand more about developmental trauma
• Understand how early trauma can impact upon a child’s social/emotional development
• Understand that behaviour is a means of communication
• Learn practical strategies to use within your own service

Summary: We now know that Adverse Childhood Experiences have a huge impact on life-long health and opportunity. 1 in 3 adult mental health conditions relate directly to ACEs.

This one-day course aims to provide an understanding of the impact that adversity and trauma can have on the mental health and well-being of children and young people you work with. It will also provide practical strategies and suggested resources which can be used to help support children and young people more effectively.

Date/Venue: Monday 10^th February, Moorfoot, Conference Room 3
Time: 9am – 4pm

• Develop an understanding of the potential emotional world of the young person that has suffered bereavement/loss

• Understand the difference between a ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ bereavement reaction

• Be aware of safe practice within your own professional environment when working with young people who have been subject to bereavement and or loss
• Know when you should seek further professional help

Summary: There is a large body of evidence describing how bereavement and/or traumatic loss can affect development when experienced in childhood or adolescence.
This training day will consider what ‘normal’ grief is, what traumatic loss is and when further help should be sought. This day will focus on practical skills for helping the child/young person and build confidence in staff to use these on a day-to-day basis.
Date/Venue: Monday 30^th March, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Learn of impact of ACES and insecure attachment
• Identify risk factors related to the mental health of the LAC and Young Offender
• Know the link between poor mental health and the likelihood of offending
• Adopt practical skills and tools to help build resilience in LAC and Young Offenders

Summary: LAC and Young Offenders are often exposed to many detrimental risk factors at an early stage in life, which makes them more likely to develop long term mental and physical health problems. In this session, understand the needs of this vulnerable group and learn how to support their mental well-being by building resilience to become happy adults in the future.

Date/Venue: Monday 6^th April, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Be able to identify the areas  of emotional intelligence and the characteristics of resilience
• Have greater confidence in identifying and naming emotions
• Be able to identify some triggers for stress
• Learn how to support various age-groups using resilience building techniques

Summary: Life is full of ups and downs, but for some children and young people, these ups and downs can have a profound effect on their mental well-being.

In this session, consider the evidence for the importance of developing strong attunement and emotional regulation in early childhood. Delegates will understand how experiencing a range of emotions can be healthy when managing the stresses of daily life and learn how to teach children and young people various strategies to cope with strong feelings.

Date/Venue: Thursday 22^nd August, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 1pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the definition, meaning and correct use of the term “Learning Disabilities” and distinguish it from “Learning Difficulties”
• Understand the impact of learning disabilities on a young person, their family, their carer’s and their environment
• Understand what constitutes “Challenging Behaviour” and develop a framework for managing it
• Develop an understanding of different presentations of mental health problems in someone with learning disabilities and understand factors which decrease and increase impairment

Summary: Special educational needs (SEN) can affect a child or young person’s behaviour, reading and writing, concentration levels, ability to understand things, or their physical ability. Subsequently, those who work with these young people require specialist skills to help support them effectively. This day has been designed to give an overview of how learning disabilities present and the impact upon the child, family and school. It will consider the role services play in supporting the child and family and will describe a patient’s journey through diagnosis, treatment and support.

Participants will be able to further their understanding of the complex difficulties a child with neuro-developmental problems has and how they can recognise these in their daily work. Strategies for behavioural management and when there is a need to refer for further specialist assessment/treatment will be considered.

Date/Venue: Monday 15^th June, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm

By the end of this session, you will:

• Have an awareness of attachment theory and attachment styles
• Understand more about developmental trauma
• Understand how early trauma can impact upon a child’s social/emotional development
• Understand that behaviour is a means of communication
• Learn practical strategies to use within your own service

Summary: We now know that Adverse Childhood Experiences have a huge impact on life-long health and opportunity. 1 in 3 adult mental health conditions relate directly to ACEs.

This one-day course aims to provide an understanding of the impact that adversity and trauma can have on the mental health and well-being of children and young people you work with. It will also provide practical strategies and suggested resources which can be used to help support children and young people more effectively.

Date/Venue: Wednesday 29^th July, Moorfoot, Conference Room 2
Time: 9am – 4pm