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ATDC Lunch & Learn: Psychosis & Psychotic Disorders
October 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Supporting People in ATOD Settings.
One hour. Knowledge to support your practice.
Lunch & Learn is ATDC’s free webinar series, created for our members and focused on frontline ATOD practice. People from across Tasmania’s community services workforce who support people who use substances are also welcome.
This session: focuses on practical approaches to supporting people experiencing psychosis in ATOD settings.
Presented by: Dr. Jack Kingsley, Addiction Psychiatrist, Statewide Mental Health Services Tasmania
What you’ll learn
- Recognise signs that a person may be experiencing psychosis
- Understand how experiences of psychosis can affect communication & engagement
- Explore respectful approaches to communicating with & supporting people experiencing psychosis
- Identify when to seek clinical advice or additional support
There will also be time for questions and discussion.
WHEN: Thursday 1 October, 12:00 –1:00pm
WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams
COST: Free