Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder Training

The Frontline Network are delighted to offer through our Outsourced Training Programme this training session delivered by Homeless Link on Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder.

Please be aware this session is exclusively offered to frontline workers who support people experiencing homelessness and are based in the United Kingdom. If this criteria does not apply to your circumstances you will not be able to attend this event.

About This Course

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs, dual diagnosis, and personality disorder (PD). Participants will gain insight into common mental health issues, substance misuse impacts, and PD-related disorders. They'll also explore current treatment and support strategies such as Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed principles, and the cycle of change. Additionally, they'll learn valuable tips for providing effective support, navigating professional boundaries, and implementing self-care strategies.

Who is this course for?

This course is most suitable for homelessness staff in frontline services who have received some basic mental health and/or substance misuse training, or have some experience of working with this client group.

What will your team learn?

Through this course, your team will:

• Define and understand complex needs, dual diagnosis, and personality disorder clusters
• Understand the responsibilities, available services, and sources of support
• Explore various approaches to support and their interrelation
• Navigate "The cycle of change" and delve into the principles of "Motivational Interviewing"
• Grasp Trauma-informed principles and their benefits
• Examine worker well-being and support strategies

Who Can Attend

This training opportunity if open to frontline workers who are based in the United Kingdom in positions supporting people experiencing homelessness.

All attending must register with their work email address for us to verify the above criteria. Registering using a personal email address will mean your ticket will be returned.

If tickets are sold out please add your name to the waiting list. With sufficient demand shown we may seek to rebook.

How will it be delivered?

This one-day course is free of charge to frontline workers resident in the UK who support people experiencing homelessness.

Start time will be 9.30am and finish is at 4pm. Please sign on around 10 minutes ahead of event to ensure session can begin on time.

You will receive joining links and any course materials at least the day ahead of training.

You will need access to a computer to attend. Sessions will be delivered via Zoom.

GPRD Statement

The Frontline Network are working with Homeless Link as training provider to offer Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder on 28/10/2024. Our trainer requires a list of all attendees to be able to send pre and post training resource materials. We require your consent for us to provide these details to the training provider, where they are a third party organisation and where we hold your data via our registration portal. Please note, your details will only be used for this training course – you will not be contacted for any other purpose by the trainer. By registering for this training event you are confirming your consent for the Frontline Network to share your registration details with Homeless Link for the above stated purposes.

Training Fund

Interested in further training for yourself or your organisation? The Frontline Network can provide up to £500 towards an individual training course or £1,500 towards a group training session through our Training Fund programme. Visit our website here for further information about our criteria and how to apply.

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