YouthLink Training Calendar

    March 2010

Assisting young people to understand and manage their aggression

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed Mar 3rd 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 12 places left. Book Online

Presenter Nadia Jones / Susannah Gregson

Level: Suitable for those working in a counselling role with young people
Anger is a normal and healthy emotion but many of us find it difficult to communicate our anger effectively. Some young people report having trouble preventing their anger from causing problems in their lives. This workshop is designed to provide professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to assist a young person understand and manage their anger more effectively.
Training objectives:

Participants will have an understanding of the difference between anger and aggression
Participants will understand some of the causes of aggression
Participants will be familiar with the “pressure cooker” model of aggression
Participants will have a number of strategies to assist the young person to manage their aggression
Participants will have an understanding of the functions of aggression
Participants will explore how to respond to the young person’s aggression in ways that will encourage their use of positive alternatives

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 24th Feb 2010

Understanding and working with young people who self-harm

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Thu Mar 18th 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 12 places left. Book Online

Presenter Vanessa Watson / Kelly Gardiner

Level: Introductory
Some young people deliberately harm themselves whilst those around them, including professionals, may find it difficult to respond appropriately. This workshop is designed to increase participants’ understanding, skills and confidence in responding to self-harming behaviour in young people.
Training objectives:

Participants will be able to differentiate between self-harming, risk-taking and suicidal behaviours
Participants will develop an understanding of their own attitudes, beliefs and feelings regarding self-harm
Participants will be able to identify factors that contribute to and maintain self-harming behaviours
Participants will be able to understand the cyclical nature of self-harm, and use this model for assessment and intervention planning
Participants will be able to raise the issue of self-harm with young people and assess self-harm behaviour
Participants will be able to apply skills and strategies to respond to and support young people and those in their support networks.

* Closing Date for registration Thursday 11th Mar 2010

    April 2010

Understanding and responding to young people experiencing psychosis

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed Apr 7th 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 21 places left. Book Online

Presenter Kerry Curtis / Joe Falkner

Level: Introductory
Early intervention and identification of signs of an emerging psychosis can improve a young person’s chances of recovery. Early intervention can also reduce the impact of secondary morbidity issues such as depression, anxiety and suicide. This workshop is designed to assist workers to increase their understanding, skills and confidence in responding to young people experiencing psychosis.
Training Objectives:

Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of psychosis.
Participants will develop their cultural awareness of psychosis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CaLD young people.
Participants will develop their understanding of the importance of early identification and intervention.
Participants will develop skills in recognising early warning signs that may indicate psychosis.
Participants will develop the skills to assess risks associated with symptoms of psychosis.
Participants will build on their ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviour that may be associated with symptoms of psychosis.
Participants will develop their knowledge of appropriate referral and support agencies.

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 31st Mar 2010

Understanding and responding to suicidal behaviour in young people

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed Apr 21st 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 15 places left. Book Online

Presenter Denise Follett / Jenny Griffiths

Level: Introductory
In Australia, suicide is the second most common cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. Recent research suggests that most young people who complete suicide tell someone about their plans prior to the event. This workshop is designed for participants to develop knowledge and skills in understanding, assessing and responding to young people who may be at risk of suicide.
Training Objectives:

Participants will be able to distinguish between suicidal, self-harming and high-risk behaviours.
Participants will acquire a framework and skills for assessing suicide risk.
Participants will be assisted to develop knowledge and skills in intervention strategies.
Participants will acquire an understanding of the issues of contagion and postvention.
Participants will develop their knowledge of appropriate resources, and referral and support agencies.

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 14th Apr 2010

    May 2010

Managing crises - what to do during and after a crisis

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed May 5th 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 15 places left. Book Online

Presenter Craig Nicholls / Marti Noonan

Level: Introductory
At times professionals working with youth may be faced with sudden, unpredictable or even dangerous behaviour. Managing crisis behaviours such as intoxication, aggression or explosive expressions of feelings can be a challenge for the worker and their agency. It is important to manage these situations in a way that maintains respect, self-determination and care for the young person whilst setting limits on dangerous or unacceptable behaviour. This workshop is designed to equip workers with the tools and understanding to better manage these situations.
Training Objectives:

Participants will have knowledge in the general principals of crisis intervention.
Participants will have a model to inform their responses to crisis situations, including identifying the stages in the escalation and resolution of a crisis.
Participants will develop knowledge and skills in responding to difficult and complex behaviours; including aggression, intoxication and challenging behaviour.
Participants will explore what to do after a crisis event.
Participants will understand how a crisis may impact on them, to manage their own reactions and to support themselves and colleagues after a crisis.

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 28th Apr 2010

Working through ethical dilemmas and boundary issues with young people

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed May 26th 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 18 places left. Book Online

Presenter Sarah Burgess / Anthony Collier

Level: Introductory
Workers supporting young people are sometimes faced with a conflict between their role, organisational guidelines, their ethical standards, and the wishes of their client. Through case studies and discussion this workshop will offer participants a framework for approaching potential ethical dilemmas and boundary issues.
Training Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify potential ethical dilemmas that emerge in working with young people
Participants will be introduced to a framework for assisting with ethical decision making.
Participants will be able to have the opportunity to discuss with other colleagues ethical dilemmas they may encounter in their work.
Participants will be able to explore the boundary issues when working with young people.
Participants will be able to develop ways to understand and address boundary issues in the context of various client and organisational scenarios.

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 19th May 2010

    June 2010

Supporting young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

Wed Jun 9th 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $55 19 places left. Book Online

Presenter Jason Ellis / Susannah Gregson

Level: Introductory
Young people from CaLD backgrounds present with a number of complex issues that can sometimes be overlooked, misinterpreted, or assumed. This workshop is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and confidence when working with a young person from a CaLD background.
Training Objectives:

Participants will be able to increase their awareness of and challenge their own values, attitudes and assumptions.
Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of the protective and risk factors particular to the mental health of CaLD young people.
Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of culturally sensitive practice and strategies in working with CaLD young people and their families.
Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of appropriate agencies and services.

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 2nd Jun 2010

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander young people

Date Time Location Cost Status Register

23rd - 24th Jun 2010 9:00AM - 4:00PM YouthLink $110 16 places left. Book Online

Presenter Steven Feehan / James Gibson

Level: Introductory
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have needs and issues that are unique to their culture and as a result may require a different approach to support and treatment. Using narrative and experiential training techniques, this workshop is designed to raise awareness of basic cultural issues to enhance workers awareness, skills and confidence in engaging and working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a culturally sensitive and affirming approach. To achieve this, the training will focus on the current environments in which they reside while taking into consideration historical issues and how these issues may impact on young people today.
Training Objectives:

Participants will develop an increased awareness of issues facing young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Participants will improve their awareness, knowledge and skills in culturally sensitive work practice.
Participants will have an increased capacity to identify service barriers to culturally appropriate practices.
Participants will have an increased understanding of intergenerational issues and the impact they have on young people.

Please note this training is for 2 days

* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 16th Jun 2010



	March 2010

Assisting young people to understand and manage their aggression
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed Mar 3rd 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	12 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Nadia Jones / Susannah Gregson
Level: Suitable for those working in a counselling role with young people Anger is a normal and healthy emotion but many of us find it difficult to communicate our anger effectively. Some young people report having trouble preventing their anger from causing problems in their lives. This workshop is designed to provide professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to assist a young person understand and manage their anger more effectively. Training objectives: Participants will have an understanding of the difference between anger and aggression Participants will understand some of the causes of aggression Participants will be familiar with the “pressure cooker” model of aggression Participants will have a number of strategies to assist the young person to manage their aggression Participants will have an understanding of the functions of aggression Participants will explore how to respond to the young person’s aggression in ways that will encourage their use of positive alternatives
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 24th Feb 2010



Understanding and working with young people who self-harm
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Thu Mar 18th 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	12 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Vanessa Watson / Kelly Gardiner
Level: Introductory Some young people deliberately harm themselves whilst those around them, including professionals, may find it difficult to respond appropriately. This workshop is designed to increase participants’ understanding, skills and confidence in responding to self-harming behaviour in young people. Training objectives: Participants will be able to differentiate between self-harming, risk-taking and suicidal behaviours Participants will develop an understanding of their own attitudes, beliefs and feelings regarding self-harm Participants will be able to identify factors that contribute to and maintain self-harming behaviours Participants will be able to understand the cyclical nature of self-harm, and use this model for assessment and intervention planning Participants will be able to raise the issue of self-harm with young people and assess self-harm behaviour Participants will be able to apply skills and strategies to respond to and support young people and those in their support networks.
* Closing Date for registration Thursday 11th Mar 2010


	April 2010

Understanding and responding to young people experiencing psychosis
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed Apr 7th 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	21 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Kerry Curtis / Joe Falkner
Level: Introductory Early intervention and identification of signs of an emerging psychosis can improve a young person’s chances of recovery. Early intervention can also reduce the impact of secondary morbidity issues such as depression, anxiety and suicide. This workshop is designed to assist workers to increase their understanding, skills and confidence in responding to young people experiencing psychosis. Training Objectives: Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of psychosis. Participants will develop their cultural awareness of psychosis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CaLD young people. Participants will develop their understanding of the importance of early identification and intervention. Participants will develop skills in recognising early warning signs that may indicate psychosis. Participants will develop the skills to assess risks associated with symptoms of psychosis. Participants will build on their ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviour that may be associated with symptoms of psychosis. Participants will develop their knowledge of appropriate referral and support agencies.
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 31st Mar 2010



Understanding and responding to suicidal behaviour in young people
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed Apr 21st 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	15 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Denise Follett / Jenny Griffiths
Level: Introductory In Australia, suicide is the second most common cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. Recent research suggests that most young people who complete suicide tell someone about their plans prior to the event. This workshop is designed for participants to develop knowledge and skills in understanding, assessing and responding to young people who may be at risk of suicide. Training Objectives: Participants will be able to distinguish between suicidal, self-harming and high-risk behaviours. Participants will acquire a framework and skills for assessing suicide risk. Participants will be assisted to develop knowledge and skills in intervention strategies. Participants will acquire an understanding of the issues of contagion and postvention. Participants will develop their knowledge of appropriate resources, and referral and support agencies.
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 14th Apr 2010


	May 2010

Managing crises - what to do during and after a crisis
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed May 5th 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	15 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Craig Nicholls / Marti Noonan
Level: Introductory At times professionals working with youth may be faced with sudden, unpredictable or even dangerous behaviour. Managing crisis behaviours such as intoxication, aggression or explosive expressions of feelings can be a challenge for the worker and their agency. It is important to manage these situations in a way that maintains respect, self-determination and care for the young person whilst setting limits on dangerous or unacceptable behaviour. This workshop is designed to equip workers with the tools and understanding to better manage these situations. Training Objectives: Participants will have knowledge in the general principals of crisis intervention. Participants will have a model to inform their responses to crisis situations, including identifying the stages in the escalation and resolution of a crisis. Participants will develop knowledge and skills in responding to difficult and complex behaviours; including aggression, intoxication and challenging behaviour. Participants will explore what to do after a crisis event. Participants will understand how a crisis may impact on them, to manage their own reactions and to support themselves and colleagues after a crisis.
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 28th Apr 2010



Working through ethical dilemmas and boundary issues with young people
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed May 26th 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	18 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Sarah Burgess / Anthony Collier
Level: Introductory Workers supporting young people are sometimes faced with a conflict between their role, organisational guidelines, their ethical standards, and the wishes of their client. Through case studies and discussion this workshop will offer participants a framework for approaching potential ethical dilemmas and boundary issues. Training Objectives: Participants will be able to identify potential ethical dilemmas that emerge in working with young people Participants will be introduced to a framework for assisting with ethical decision making. Participants will be able to have the opportunity to discuss with other colleagues ethical dilemmas they may encounter in their work. Participants will be able to explore the boundary issues when working with young people. Participants will be able to develop ways to understand and address boundary issues in the context of various client and organisational scenarios.
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 19th May 2010


	June 2010

Supporting young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
Wed Jun 9th 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$55	19 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Jason Ellis / Susannah Gregson
Level: Introductory Young people from CaLD backgrounds present with a number of complex issues that can sometimes be overlooked, misinterpreted, or assumed. This workshop is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and confidence when working with a young person from a CaLD background. Training Objectives: Participants will be able to increase their awareness of and challenge their own values, attitudes and assumptions. Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of the protective and risk factors particular to the mental health of CaLD young people. Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of culturally sensitive practice and strategies in working with CaLD young people and their families. Participants will be able to increase their knowledge of appropriate agencies and services.
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 2nd Jun 2010



Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander young people
Date	Time	Location	Cost	Status	Register
23rd - 24th Jun 2010	9:00AM - 4:00PM	YouthLink	$110	16 places left.	Book Online
Presenter	Steven Feehan / James Gibson
Level: Introductory Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have needs and issues that are unique to their culture and as a result may require a different approach to support and treatment. Using narrative and experiential training techniques, this workshop is designed to raise awareness of basic cultural issues to enhance workers awareness, skills and confidence in engaging and working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a culturally sensitive and affirming approach. To achieve this, the training will focus on the current environments in which they reside while taking into consideration historical issues and how these issues may impact on young people today. Training Objectives: Participants will develop an increased awareness of issues facing young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Participants will improve their awareness, knowledge and skills in culturally sensitive work practice. Participants will have an increased capacity to identify service barriers to culturally appropriate practices. Participants will have an increased understanding of intergenerational issues and the impact they have on young people. Please note this training is for 2 days
* Closing Date for registration Wednesday 16th Jun 2010