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Key Features:
- Comprehensive review of the Culture of Care Standards and their application to sensory-based approaches in mental health settings
- In-depth exploration of sensory processing and psychosis
- Practical Sensory Integration based intervention strategies that are grounded in Ayres Sensory Integration theory
- Case studies and group activities for hands-on learning
- Tools for creating sensory-informed care pathways and environments that meet NHS inpatient care standards
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this 2-day workshop, participants will:
- Understand the Role of Sensory Integration and Processing in Psychosis: Gain insight into how sensory integration difficulties manifest in psychosis and their impact on mental health and everyday functioning.
- Align Practice with NHS Culture of Care Standards: Learn how to incorporate Ayres Sensory Integration into your care to align with the Culture of Care Standards for Mental Health Inpatient Services, enhancing therapeutic engagement and recovery.
- Apply Sensory Screening and Sensory-based Strategies as Interventions: Use ASI-based screening assessment tools and sensory-based intervention strategies to support self-regulation, sensory modulation, and engagement in meaningful activities for individuals with psychosis.
- Develop and Implement Sensory-Based Care Plans: Create individualised, evidence-based care plans that support sensory needs, grounded in best practices and the latest research on sensory integration and mental health.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Learn how to work within multidisciplinary teams to create sensory-friendly environments in inpatient settings, enhancing outcomes for individuals experiencing psychosis.
- Promote Reflective Practice: Engage in reflective learning to critically assess your current practice and identify opportunities for incorporating sensory integration into mental health care pathways.