This training will provide an overview of the civil commitment process with a focus on the case manager's role. We will review the steps leading up to commitment, the types of petitions, and what happens after someone is civilly committed. We will explain reporting requirements and revocations.
Objectives:
Learn steps to commitment process
Understand criteria for commitment and revocation
Understand types of petitions and orders
Learn reporting requirements and how to accurately prepare for the court
This training will provide an overview of crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies through early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing and managing individuals experiencing a crisis. The course will include discussion of: the crisis development model, staff's attitudes and approaches, non-verbal communication, verbal intervention, precipitating factors of a crisis, importance of developing rapport and knowing clients' history, environmental assessment, rational detachment, and follow up after a crisis. Staff will also learn personal safety techniques in the event a strike or grab occurs during a crisis situation. A post-test will be given to all participants at the end of this training.
Josie has worked for RADIAS Health since 2011. Josie's roles within RADIAS Health is primarily within the RSS program. After holding a CLMHP position in RSS, she became a program manager and oversees five houses. Josie is certified as a Crisis Intervention and De-escalation trainer though CPI. She has been conducting this training for 7 years.
Amy has worked for RADIAS health since 2005 in various positions throughout the agency including RSS, ACT, and the outpatient clinic. Amy is currently the RSS Program Director. She is certified as a Crisis Intervention and De-escalation trainer through CPI and has being conducting the RADIAS Health Crisis intervention and De-escalation training since 2005.
This course will give participants an overview of diagnoses most commonly seen in working with individuals who get services from RADIAS Health. Participants will be able to describe the diagnosis system and will be able to identify symptoms of mental illness. If you are new to the field, or want a refresher on things you may have forgotten in college or grad school, this course if for you!
Participants will learn about mental health diagnoses and symptoms as presented in DSM 5
Participants will reflect on the stigma of mental illness and its interplay for people we serve
Participants will discuss mental illness in the framework of cultural, social, political and racial perspectives
Participants will work on maintaining empathy for the people we serve in order to reduce stress and compassion fatigue
This course will highlight several of the skills taught in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We will follow a fictional client throughout the training and participant will discuss ways this client can utilize the skills discussed. It is recommended that participants take the Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT training or have a basic understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT prior to taking this training.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to name the skills training modules used in DBT
Participants will have a basic understanding of the types of skills taught in DBT
Participants will be able to provide basic coaching around skill use
Participants will be able to practice skill use and coaching during the training
