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Course Facilitators
Nicky Wood & Daria Bonanno
This course will be facilitated by Dr. Daria Bonanno, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Daria Bonanno Ltd. 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 – 3rd October 2025, Day 2 – 7th November 2025
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: 03 Oct 2025 &
07 Nov 2025
Training Time: 9:30 AM - 16:30 PM
Training Price: SOLD OUT
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