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In the company of their peers: a geriatric peer counselor training manual
- Authors:
- ROGERS Betty Pearson, LaFOLLETTE Jere G., ROWE Wendy
- Publisher:
- Skagit Mental Health Center
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 398p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Mount Vernon, WA
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 2 award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 157p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 2 City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into five units: the principles and values that underpin the promotion and well-being and mental health with older people; mental well-being, mental health problems and older people; communication and relationships; working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people; and developing yourself and your role.
Quality lifestyles for older people with dementia: training workshops for staff based on the principle of normalisation
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- Booklet, teaching aids in pack.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Booklet designed to be used in training exercises on delivering services to and relating to older people with dementia or mental health problems. Includes exercises to stimulate discussion about the needs of this user group. The package is also designed to for a wide range of settings, including: multi-agency groups; staff from health, voluntary, and social services; in teams; with purchasers and policy makers; with partners, friends and family members; and as induction material for new staff.
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 3 certificate and the level 3 introductory award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 333p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 3 introductory City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into eleven units, which include: communication and relationships; working with carers, families and significant others; supporting participation; supporting older people with dementia; supporting older people with depression and anxiety; and assessment, care, support planning and risk management.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training resource
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, HARDY Steve, BOURAS Nick, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
This pack aims to provide the trainer with up-to-date information and a variety of training techniques to develop skills and knowledge that support staff need to meet the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities. The resource is suitable for staff supporting people with learning disabilities in the community or in-patient services, and for staff working in either mainstream or specialist services. It includes modules on offending behaviour in people with learning disabilities, cultural diversity, working with families and psychological and social intervention. The materials for each module are contained on a CD and include: trainers notes, PowerPoint slides, handouts and evaluation forms.