COMMUNITY COUNSELLOR TRAINING

The workshop aims to address the following:

1. Broad categories of offending behaviour
2. Overview of the forensic / criminal justice system
3. Overview of mental health in the forensic population
4. Consideration of mental health issues (including trauma) that are associated with offending
5. Consideration of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASD and ADHD) that are associated with offending
6. Addressing signs of offending risk in clients
7. Working in counselling on issues which may lead to offending, or with those who have offended

There will also be space for questions and answers.

The workshop will involve a combination of didactic teaching and interactive exercises in order to enhance learning.

Facilitator: Dr Anna Preston

I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist previously working for 16 years within the NHS psychiatric inpatient, community, personality disorder, and forensic services. I now work as an independent practitioner, trainer and expert witness. I deliver a range of training packages to mental health professionals working both within and outside of NHS services. I work as an expert witness providing assessments for the Family, Immigration and Criminal Courts.

CPD Title: Understanding Forensic Issues in Mental Health and Counselling
Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024
Time: 10am - 4pm
CPD Hours: 5
Trainer: Dr Anna Preston.
Venue: CCT Training Room, 27/28 Roper Close, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7EP
Fee: £85 / £68 students & staff