Supporting Deaf Individuals with Complex Needs in Mental Health

This full day, online workshop conducted via Zoom is for clinicians in Queensland Health, non-government organisations (NGOs) and private clinicians working in the mental health space. We aim to help you translate your knowledge, skills and cultural awareness into the delivery of sound clinical practice when working with Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families.

Modules:

• Deafness and mental health: exploring the intersection of deafness and mental health.

• Therapeutic considerations: models and frameworks.

• Assessment considerations: use of tools and documentation.

• Working with interpreters in mental health: an in-depth review including common mistakes, barriers, and challenges.

• Case studies: appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.

• Consumer perspectives: lived experience and access to service.

All sessions are:

• Interactive (webcam required) and based on adult learning principles.

• Facilitated by skilled, experienced trainers.

• Grounded in the latest evidence and practice-based research.

• Underpinned by first-hand experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing consumers.

Pre-requisite training modules (access via iLearn: https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au):

• Deafness and Mental Health Introduction.

• Deafness and Mental Health Intermediate.

This workshop is offered free of charge for a limited time.