September
27-29
2004
Melbourne
Teaching Development Unit
Fitzroy High School
Cost $330
*
included Manual valued at $45
- Limited Places -
TAX INVOICE
In Australia, the incidence of mental health problems in the general
population of adolescents has been found to be 1 in every 5. Almost half of
those - 42% - (or about 1 in 13 of all adolescents) seriously consider
attempting suicide within any 12-month period
1
. Surprisingly, 3 out of 4
adolescents with mental health problems do not receive any formal counseling or
professional support
1
. These statistics behove professionals who work with young
people to know how to respond professionally - within the limits of their expertise
- to ensure the best outcome for the young people in their care. The Psychological
‘First-Response’ Course (adolescents) is a practical training specifically designed for
outdoor leaders, youth workers and teachers who lead, teach, supervise or
facilitate mainstream or special client groups. This course outlines the appropriate
response for a number of frequently occurring issues with straightforward and
practical guidelines. A comprehensive manual covering all areas is included.
Day 1
1. Professionalism, duty of care, consent, confidentiality and privacy issues
2. Risk & Protective Factors for psychological and behavioural problems
3. Psychological risk assessment & management
4. Identifying common psychological and behavioural problems:
•
Acute stress reactions, adjustment disorders
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Depression & anxiety disorders
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Disruptive behaviour: ADHD, oppositional behaviour & conduct problems
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Relationship problems: separation anxiety, bullying, personality difficulties
•
Learning difficulties: Asperger’s syndrome, non-verbal learning disorder
Day 2
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Substance abuse
•
Eating disorders
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Psychiatric disorders: psychosis, bi-polar and obsessive-
compulsive disorders
5. Responding to problematic situations:
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Disclosure of sensitive information: including abuse,
domestic violence, suicidal & homicidal intent
Day 3
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Managing traumatic incidents
•
Problematic interpersonal conflict
6. Longer-term management & referral
7. Staff self-care; de-briefing / organizational support
Some participant feedback:
“The best thing about the course was having a greater understanding of the various disorders - I am already able to apply it to certain kids and with good
tips for practical application” “Real life cases - excellent! Theory was excellent… Humor!”
“The presenter was interesting and funny, good examples always help me maintain knowledge”
“…the Psych First Response was a great help as the next week I had to counsel a quite depressed young woman and felt much more secure in the
interaction, armed as I was, with a bit of knowledge” “The best thing was the practicality, intimate nature and real cases…”
“The course gave me a set of procedures and guidelines that will be immediately useful for my organization.”
Course Info:
Tel: 03-8430-2208
Email: training@youthpsych.com.au
www.youthpsych.com.au
1. Commonwealth of Australia (200).
The mental health of young people in
Australia - Child & adolescent
component of the National Survey of
Health & Wellbeing
* Wilderness Adventure Therapy course
graduates receive a concession rate of
$295
APPLICATION FORM:
Psychological First Response Course
10/04
TAX INVOICE
Name:
ABN: 78-933-140-528
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Please photocopy for your tax records and forward with cheque / money order for AUS$359 to:
YouthPsych Consulting, PO Box 86 Clifton Hill 3068
