Training and Conferences
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events are listed below. For details on past events, please see our archive.
Caring for Carers - 3-day training course - 12th-14th June 2013
Please see Summary/Documents for information on dates. The event will be held at Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Road, Moseley B13 8QY
The caring for carers training is a very important element in the recently launched carers’ strategy that has been developed by the trust in consultation with carers. The aim is that each team in the trust contains staff who have completed this training in order to improve the quality of support available to carers. This 3 day course gives participants the practical skills and resources to enable them to roll out an information and support programme to the carers and family members of service users in the Birmingham & Solihull area. Who should apply? Ideally groups of 3 (including a carer if possible) from teams or localities within Birmingham and Solihull.
Supporting Documents
- Flyer Booking form (PDF file, 214KB)
Engaging with Families – 1-day event and workshop – 26th June 2013
Please see Summary/Documents for information on dates. The event will be held at Please see Summary/Documents for information on dates. The event will be held at Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Road, Moseley
This day is being offered to support clinicians to reflect on the process of engaging families and to have the chance to develop ideas about how families might be encouraged by clinicians to see the benefits of family work. Clinicians are invited to discuss their concerns and experiences about the engagement process. Participants will be provided with strategies for handling challenging situations, and there will be an opportunity for role-play and skills based practice. There will be an opportunity to hear about areas of good practice around engaging families from other areas of the trust as well as from the Meriden Family Programme team. If you are interested in attending this event please complete and return attached booking form to confirm your attendance. For further details please contact Maria Albanese Tel: 0121 301 2895 or e-mail: maria.albanese@bsmhft.nhs.uk
Supporting Documents
- Flyer and booking form (PDF file, 125KB)
5-day Behavioural Family Therapy Training (BFT) - 15-19 July 2013
Please see Summary/Documents for information on dates. The event will be held at Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Road, Moseley B13 8QY
This is a 5-day training course in Behavioural Family Therapy, an evidence based psychological intervention proven to reduce relapse rates.
Supporting Documents
- Flyer and booking form (PDF file, 141KB)