Publisher's Synopsis
This training pack contains three units to help frontline staff working in forensic mental health to develop their knowledge and practice. Working within secure forensic settings can be highly demanding, and individuals starting work in this challenging and complex sector will be faced with a very steep learning curve. This training pack has been developed to support new staff members in gaining and developing their understanding of work in forensic mental health services. For those already working with mentally disordered offenders, the material will allow the learner to reflect on their practice and explore their existing knowledge in more depth. The training pack comprises of three units which are designed to enable the learners to understand their role within secure forensic services, how to develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and how to assess and manage risk effectively. The three units can be run over consecutive days to form a comprehensive training course or delivered individually as standalone units. The training pack includes a CD-rom with all of the resources needed to run the training, including handouts, training materials and PowerPoint slides. The materials will help learners to evidence aspects of the following Forensic Mental Health National Occupational Standards: SFHFMH1 - Assess, diagnose and formulate an individual's mental health disorder SFHFMH3 - Observe an individual who presents a significant imminent risk to themselves or others SFHFMH8 - Assess and formulate an individual's needs for forensic mental health treatment and care SFHFMH9 - Develop and review an integrated care programme for an individual in forensic mental health care SFHFMH11 - Support an individual in forensic mental health care to participate in treatment SFHFMH12 - Manage hostility and risk with non-co-operative individuals, families and carers SFHFMH13 - Help an individual to feel more psychologically secure SFHFMH15 - Increase the individual's capacity to manage negative or distressing thoughts and emotional states
