Workshop on Low Intensity Interventions for Psychosis
| Dates: | 26 February 2024 |
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| Times: | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Farooq Naeem, Laoise Renwick , Abdul-Hamid Hussein |
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Chaired by Professor Farooq Naeem from the University of Toronto this experimental workshop will briefly cover the theory and empirical basis of cognitive behaviour therapy for patients with schizophrenia, with a focus on learning the basic techniques and strategies.
Participants are expected to have gone through the Low-Intensity CBTp Manual. Topics covered will include, formulation, normalization, working with delusions, working with hallucinations, and working with negative symptoms. The workshop will mainly use video and practice role plays, brainstorming and group exercises. This workshop will focus on concepts underpinning CBT for psychosis and the basic techniques to use techniques to address negative and positive symptoms for those with schizophrenia.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Mental health professionals working with persons with schizophrenia and academics working in the relevant fields.
At the end of this session, participants will: 1) be able to have some understanding of the theoretical assumptions behind traditional CBT for psychosis; 2) become aware of current developments in CBT for psychosis; and 3) be able to use CBT for psychosis techniques in their clinical setting This event is in-person only and registration is mandatory.
Registration Fee:
• For Staff/Alumni/Students of University of Manchester/University of Liverpool/Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust: £25
• General Public: £150
Please refer to the flyer for the full day agenda and contact the below to register:
teresa.luk@manchester.ac.uk
Speakers
Farooq Naeem
Role: Professor of Psychiatry
Organisation: Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Schizophrenia Program, University of Toronto
Laoise Renwick
Role: Lecturer in Nursing
Organisation: Division of Nursing, Social Work and Midwifery, UoM
Abdul-Hamid Hussein
Role: Senior CBT Therapist
Organisation: Early Intervention Service, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
Room A3.7
Ellen Wilkinson Building
Manchester
