{"id":10000699,"date":"2024-02-28T16:07:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hsjcc.on.ca\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=20797"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:07:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:07:44","slug":"serving-the-mental-health-needs-of-persons-with-a-developmental-disability-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/hsjcc.on.ca\/event\/serving-the-mental-health-needs-of-persons-with-a-developmental-disability-2\/2024-06-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Serving the Mental Health Needs of Persons with a Developmental Disability"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers and supports will gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mental health concerns as well as how to develop resilience and mental wellness. Participants will be introduced to a variety of assessment and screening tools to assist in understanding challenging situations or behaviours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This training will review a variety of effective and evidence-based strategies that aim to prevent challenging situations through a strengths-based approach. Training participants will be introduced to a variety of techniques and strategies that will assist in supporting individuals through challenging and\/or crisis situations.\u202f Understanding the impact of challenging situations for the caregiver, this training will also focus on the importance of self-care to effectively support others through the creation of a self-care tool kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through an interactive approach, participants will work through case studies where they will have an opportunity to apply their learnings.\u202f A variety of resources and tools will be provided to each participant for their future use. Should a participant miss a day of training, a recording will be made available upon request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Describe developmental disabilities, mental health problems\/disorders, dual diagnosis, and their characteristics. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Examine the Bio-Psycho-Social context and mental health well-being of individuals with a developmental disability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Outline and implement a Trauma-Informed Care approach. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Apply prevention, assessment, and support strategies in supporting an individual with a developmental disability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Recognize the importance of self-care for the carer. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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