[If this workshop is not able to be delivered in person due to imposed COVID-19 restrictions, it will be reverted to an online workshop or rescheduled]
Foundation Training for Working with People with BPD in Non-Clinical Settings - 1 day
This training is ideal for support workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD and explores the core common factors of effective engagement with this cohort.
This workshop will develop support workers’ understanding and practice in working effectively with people with BPD. It will include a developmental understanding of factors contributing to a diagnosis of BPD, the ongoing effects of early life experiences and complex childhood trauma, and the role of therapeutic relationships in treatment. The workshop will also focus on the assessment of, and working with risk, as well as principles for treatment and treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Understand how BPD occurs and presents
- Identify the principles of effective, therapeutic supportive relationships with people living with BPD
- Set and maintain limits and boundaries with clients and work with strong emotions
- Practice various grounding skills to stabilize emotions
- Demonstrate an awareness of risk factors and assess the severity of risk
- Appreciate the importance of self care, self awareness, and reflection when engaging with people who have BPD
Prerequisite: Nil
Presenters:
Andy Bouwman is a mental health social worker with 10 years of experience working in public mental health services in Victoria. He has worked within community and acute teams and has developed a solid understanding of working with clients with BPD in a variety of settings. Andy is a member of the ACT team at Spectrum, providing individual therapy and group programs using this framework. He has joined the workforce development team as he is passionate about sharing his experience and knowledge with other clinicians.
Lilli Haig-Wood is a senior mental health Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in a variety of settings including public mental health (inpatient and community), forensics, specialist personality disorder services and homelessness. She works part time in the Spectrum ACT team, providing individual and group programs using the ACT framework and in the workforce development team. She passionate about working alongside clients diagnosed with personality disorders, empowering them to create meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Who should attend: Support workers and other health/wellbeing workers in non-clinical settings who are beginning to develop their skills in working with people who have BPD.
Cost: $250 (payable by credit card only).
Lunch: A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea, including a vegetarian selection is provided.
Getting to Spectrum: Spectrum is located at 110 Church Street, on the corner of Church Street and Tweedie Place. Entrance is via the front of the building, to the right of the Skoda car dealership.
Public transport:
- Tram 78 on Church Street. Alight at Tweedie Pl/Church Street (Stop 63).
- Tram 109 on Victoria Parade (about a 5 min walk to 110 Church Street)
- Tram 75 on Bridge Rd (about a 7 min walk to 110 Church Street)
Car parking:
There is very limited 2-hour street parking available in the area. All day parking is available in:
- 35 Elizabeth Street, Richmond – 11 minute walk (about $15 / day)
- 1 Allowah Terrace, Richmond – 12 minute walk (about $15/day)
- Doonside St, Richmond – 14 minute walk (about $10/day)
- 679 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Australia – 20 minute walk (about $9/ day)
Cancellation policy: If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event, please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event.
General enquiries: Email spectrumtraining@easternhealth.org.au or phone Spectrum (03) 8413 8750.
COVID-19 Update: To ensure a COVIDsafe event, please do not attend if you:
- Show symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, fever, runny nose, shortness of breath
- Have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 and released from self-isolation on day 5 or day 6
- Are a close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case
