Supported Decision-Making: Building Mental Health and Psychosocial Workforce Skills
Do you know how to support people to be active decision makers in their own lives and take action to live the life they choose? Attend this workshop to gain the knowledge and practice the skills to confidently assist the people you support, safeguard their human rights and meet legal requirements
In partnership with Preventing Harm Initiative, this course provides knowledge and practical skills to confidently assist the people you support, safeguard their human rights, and meet legal requirements.
Course overview
This practical workshop is designed to build the confidence and capability of psychosocial disability support staff to apply Supported Decision-Making (SDM) in everyday practice. Participants will explore how to support people living with mental health challenges to make informed decisions about their own lives, while safeguarding their human rights, autonomy and independence.
Through instructor-led training, participants will gain an understanding of what SDM is, how it differs from other approaches, and the values that underpin SDM within trauma informed, recovery orientated practice. The workshop also examines SDM in the context of legislation, policy, legal capacity and risk management, helping workers navigate complex practice environments with greater confidence.
Who should enrol
- Mental health workers
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Staff
What you will learn
- Know what Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is and how it differs from other decision-making approaches
- Understand the values that underpin SDM in the context of mental health and psychosocial support work and how it aligns with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice
- Understand SDM in the context of human rights, legislation, policy reform, legal capacity and risk management
- Be aware of the factors that may influence and challenge SDM in practice
- Gain practical experience in using the steps to achieve SDM
- Understand how to support people living with mental health conditions to make decisions that meet their aspirations, and maximise autonomy and independence in a way that fosters best outcomes for their recovery journey
Learn more about Supported Decision-Making via our resource page.