Learn about how depression and low mood may present in someone who is not able to tell us verbally how they feel and how to offer support.
Suitable for anyone involved in the care, support or education of children or adults with severe or profound intellectual disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), those on the autism spectrum, or with dementia, brain injury and who use ways other than words to communicate.
Price is per person. For group bookings please contact [email protected]
In the course we will explore:
• What is depression and low mood
• Risk factors
• Signs and symptoms
• When to seek help
• Approaches and strategies for support
You will take away tools and strategies that:
• Can be used in home, education and adult services and settings
• Can be used to support children and adults
• Do not require cognitive and language skills and abilities
• Do not require any specialist equipment
The course includes:
• A copy of the 52 slides as a downloadable pdf information booklet
• References and links to further sources of information and assessment tools
• A certificate of attendance
The workshop is led by Dr Julie Calveley, PhD, RNLD
Dr Julie Calveley is the Founder Director of NAC, a UK based community interest company that exists to support the emotional wellbeing of people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities and PMLD (www.nacwellbeing.org). Julie is a registered learning disability nurse with over 25 years of experience and qualifications and training in psychology, mental health, behaviour, neuroscience and trauma. She is the author of a number of publications and book chapters in the field of intellectual / learning disabilities.
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Course recording and slides
