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Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder Training

Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder Training

Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder Training

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 9:30:00 AM until

The Frontline Network are delighted to offer through our Outsourced Training Programme this training session delivered by Homeless Link on Complex Needs, Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorder.

Please be aware this session is exclusively offered to frontline workers who support people experiencing homelessness and are based in the United Kingdom. If this criteria does not apply to your circumstances you will not be able to attend this event.

About This Course

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs, dual diagnosis, and personality disorder (PD). Participants will gain insight into common mental health issues, substance misuse impacts, and PD-related disorders. They'll also explore current treatment and support strategies such as Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed principles, and the cycle of change. Additionally, they'll learn valuable tips for providing effective support, navigating professional boundaries, and implementing self-care strategies.

Who is this course for?

This course is most suitable for homelessness staff in frontline services who have received some basic mental health and/or substance misuse training, or have some experience of working with this client group.

What will your team learn?

Through this course, your team will:

  • Define and understand complex needs, dual diagnosis, and personality disorder clusters
  • Understand the responsibilities, available services, and sources of support
  • Explore various approaches to support and their interrelation
  • Navigate "The cycle of change" and delve into the principles of "Motivational Interviewing"
  • Grasp Trauma-informed principles and their benefits
  • Examine worker well-being and support strategies

Who Can Attend

This training opportunity if open to frontline workers who are based in the United Kingdom in positions supporting people experiencing homelessness.

All attending must register with their work email address for us to verify the above criteria. Registering using a personal email address will mean your ticket will be returned.

If tickets are sold out please add your name to the waiting list. With sufficient demand shown we may seek to rebook.

Please note we reserve the right to limit attendance to a maximum of three people per organisation. If we receive more than three sign ups from the same organisation we may be required to return tickets for additional registrations.

How will it be delivered?

This one-day course is free of charge to frontline workers resident in the UK who support people experiencing homelessness.

Start time will be 9.30am and finish is at 4pm. Please sign on around 10 minutes ahead of event to ensure session can begin on time.

You will receive joining links and any course materials at least the day ahead of training.

You will need access to a computer to attend. Sessions will be delivered via Zoom.

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