Alternatives To Medication
Introduction
Please note that this course can be delivered anywhere in the UK.
If people want to reduce their reliance on psychiatric medication, what are the alternatives? How can we negotiate more collaborative approaches to medication use and non-use?
Aims
To look at alternative methods to aid recovery without the reliance on medication.
To look at holistic strategies to help with sleep difficulties and powerful thoughts and feelings.
Who is this course for?
Suitable for anyone wishing to learn how holistic approaches to aid recovery and making sense of psychotic experiences. Ideal for mental health/social services professionals, psychotherapists and counsellors, voluntary sector workers, service users and their friends and family.
Course Summary
- The role of medication, the context in which it is used.
- Reduction Strategies
- What does a holistic approach to the use of medication look like?
- Calming techniques
- Expressive techniques
- How supportive social networks can help
Course Duration
1 Day (lunch not included)
Cost
£95 – Statutory and non-statutory sectors
£60 – Voluntary sector and students
£25 – Service Users and carers