Level 2 Psychological Assessment Skills – June 2024

A two-day course for band 6 & above nurses who need to support patient’s psychological needs at Level 2

Training Date: 14 Jun 2024 9:30 AM - 12 Jul 2024 16:30 PM

Location: Living Well with Isabel Community Hub, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4PH

Price: SOLD OUT

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Course Facilitators

Nicky Wood

This course will be facilitated by a Clinical Psychologist, Macmillan Cancer and Palliative Psychology Service and Nicky Wood, Learning, Development and Education Lead, Isabel Hospice

ABOUT THE COURSE

A two-day course for band 6 and above nurses who need to support patient’s psychological needs at Level 2. Attendees would ideally have already attended the Advanced Communication Skills Training two-day course.

Day 1 – 14th June, Day 2 – 12th July

PLEASE NOTE BOTH DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Day 1
• What is a normal reaction to illness/what is not?
• Stages of illness
• Depression Vs Anxiety
• A brief understanding of personality disorders
• Supporting post traumatic growth
• Why do we need holistic needs assessments?
• The importance of communication
• What is distress?
• Use of tools such as the CBT Hot Cross Buns model and daily diaries

Day 2
• Review of reflective exercise on Hot Cross Buns model
• Assessing suicide risk – spotting the signs and what to do
• Exploring suicidal ideation
• Practical case studies

Attendees will receive a workbook and a pre-course reading list

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Training Details

Training Date: 14 Jun 2024 &
12 Jul 2024

Training Time: 9:30 AM - 16:30 PM

Training Price: SOLD OUT

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