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Harnessing Expertise, Upholding Integrity: Join us for an Enlightening Session at the Professional Regulation and Discipline Conference! It is with great anticipation and enthusiasm that we invite you to join us for a pivotal presentation at the upcoming Professional Regulation and Discipline Conference. Featured Presentation: "Protecting the Public Interest: Incapacity Process and Hearings" by Al Pomerant In this dynamic session, esteemed expert Al Pomerant will delve into the intricacies of safeguarding the public interest through rigorous incapacity processes and hearings. With a wealth of experience and profound insight, Al will illuminate the critical role that these mechanisms play in upholding professional integrity and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Key Takeaways Include: ●       What role does the Regulator play in monitoring a registrant’s conduct when there are physical or mental health challenges and concerns that may impact patient safety? ●       Inquiries relating to the capacity of a registrant ●       Physical or mental examinations during an inquiry ●       Interim orders related to incapacity ●       In’s and out’s of an incapacity hearing. Secure your seat today and embark on a journey of enlightenment and empowerment.  https://lnkd.in/g3efvS69 #ProfessionalRegulation #EthicalConduct #PublicInterest #Accountability

Come and Join us! If you were lucky enough to grab a ticket to this year's sold out Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia - ABAA's 9th Annual Conference in Melbourne at the end of July, there's still time to register for the Pre-Conference Workshop we're hosting! 👩🏫 Workshop Instructor: Jenn Colechin 📅 When: Friday, 27th July 📍 Where: Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia 2024 Conference, Rydges Hotel, Melbourne 💲 Cost: $285 for the workshop* (Attendees must also purchase a ticket to the conference) CEUs: 6 (Ethics) Workshop: Trauma-Informed PBS Systems: Towards a Rights-Centred Model of Restrictive Practice Reduction Full-Day Workshop Description: Restrictive practices, interventions that limit a person's rights or freedom to control behaviour, have been shown to breach personal human rights and cause significant harm. This workshop will explore establishing and maintaining effective positive behaviour support systems to reduce restrictive practices. All behaviour support practitioners and analysts must understand the principles, ethics, and application of trauma-informed positive behaviour support. Learning Objectives: • Critically consider and apply the rationale for and guiding principles of trauma-informed, rights-centred positive behaviour support. • Embed the framework for effective trauma-informed positive behaviour support systems into their organisations. • Outline the steps to effective restrictive practice reduction. • Utilise trauma-informed and restrictive practice-reducing behaviour support resources and templates. • Collaborate with peers in applying the steps of restrictive practice reduction through de-identified, real-world behaviour analysis case studies. • Apply best-practice principles and methods. For more details and to register, visit: 🔗 Workshop Video: https://lnkd.in/gEmkSvPs 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/g2pGm52t Looking forward to seeing you there! #BehaviorAnalysis #PositiveBehaviourSupport #TraumaInformedCare #RestrictivePracticeReduction #ProfessionalDevelopment #Conference2024 #MelbourneEvents

When Gold Standard Evidence Based Practice is wrong it is time for Platinum Standard Evidence Based Practice! Lived and Living Experience, Consumer Centered Practice indicates the time is now! #respect #respectful #livedexperience #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Join me on April 19th from 10am-12pm over Zoom to learn about Harm Reduction and its basic strategies to minimize the negative consequences associated with substance use. This CEU event offers 2 CE hours for $29 and is open to PRSS, Case Managers, LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, and LBHPs. As abstinence may not be immediately achievable for everyone, alternative approaches are needed to promote health and safety for all. During this workshop, we will briefly delve into the successes, controversies, and barriers of harm reduction as well as future directions and opportunities. By the end of the event, you will have a better understanding of basic harm reduction strategies, be able to describe success stories, challenges, and controversies, and discuss future possibilities and directions. Start gathering those CEUs early and register now to secure your spot! #HarmReduction #ContinuingEducation #SubstanceUse #HealthAndSafety https://lnkd.in/dwajv8gY #harmreduction #mentalhealth #stigmafree

Calling all OTs and Allied Health professionals out there! We're going live in our FREE Webinar: Enhance Your OT Impact Before PBS Arrives. This webinar focuses on fostering a collaborative setting between OTs and behaviour support practitioners, ensuring consistent care and the best outcomes for clients. Here's what you'll learn: ✅Understand the Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence model and see behaviour in a whole new light. ✅The art of asking open, non-judgmental questions to really understand what's going on. ✅How to describe behaviours objectively in your Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA). ✅Learn why being genuinely curious about behaviour triggers can be your superpower. ✅Advocating for Behavior Support like a pro. This session will help you to tweak your approach to fit each client's unique needs! The Webinar will be hosted by our PBS guru and Clinical director of Purple Patch Therapy, Cindy Wieman, and supported by our co-founders Lauren Hart and Therese Sullivan. We may have a few extra surprises in the bag too, but we can’t reveal too much just yet 🤫 EVENT DETAIL When: March 27, 2024, 4:30pm AWST / 7.30pm AEST Where: Online, Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJiYnc4Q   It's not just another webinar; it's your an hour of power to kick-start your journey in supporting your clients before a positive behavior support practitioner steps in. Who’s coming? 🙋♀️ #positivebehavioursupport #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #ndissupport 

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us on our recent Think Tank: Navigating Positive Behaviour Support webinar. It was an informative and enriching session where Elli Riley, our Clinical Lead in Positive Behaviour Support, shared valuable insights on PBS. Here's a quick recap of what was covered: 🔍 Understanding PBS: Explored the importance of PBS and its key service aims 💡 Discovering Effective Strategies: Shared insights in implementing effective support plans tailored to individual needs 🛠️ Practical Tips & Tools: Offered insights on PBS including understanding practitioner qualifications, funding options, and navigating PACE 💪 Empowering Support People: We showcased good PBS in practice, with real-life case studies Missed the webinar? Don't worry! Stay tuned and follow us for updates on future sessions and resources to continue your journey in Positive Behaviour Support. #PostiveBehaviourSupport #BehaviourSupportPractitioners #ThinkTank #AbilityActionAustralia

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: Preparing behavioral health clinicians for success and retention in rural safety net practices 🥼💚 This study assesses how the amount of exposure to care in rural and underserved communities received during training relates to confidence in skills important in their work settings, successes in jobs and communities, and anticipated retention. Read the study here🔗: https://rb.gy/81vk21

Children and their families deserve a care coordination approach that is driven by them, matches their intensity of need, and integrates developmentally appropriate practices. FOCUS is an evidence-informed model that achieves those objectives. Transform the way your team approaches care coordination with the FOCUS Certificate Program — a 12-month intensive training and coaching experience targeted to increase, improve, and enhance your team's skills. This program empowers agency teams in child-serving systems and behavioral health organizations seeking evidence-informed practice that revolutionizes traditional case management practices. Learn more about the FOCUS Certificate Program: s.uconn.edu/focus-cert

"The journey to improvement is never one that we should think of as being ‘complete’. The moment we think that, we actually start to miss the issues that might arise in our services. This is where it is doubly important to listen to feedback and review the effectiveness of your clinical or operational governance to ensure nothing is being missed" - Ruth French 💚 Regardless of where you are on your Care Quality Commission rating there is always room for improvement and maintaining standards for those you care for. Skills for Care and The Outstanding Society joined forces to support others on their journey. Download your copy of the "Guide to improvement" here: https://buff.ly/4fnQBwJ #thecqc #singleframeworkassesment #cqcinspections #outstanding #socialcare #carehomes #cqc #theoutstandingsociety #skillsforcare #improvement