What if a person is making a choice that is self-defeating or even dangerous?
What about professional boundaries and social media?
What if a person isn't taking their medications as prescribed?
In this webinar series, Patricia E. Deegan, PhD, will offer proven frameworks and tools for navigating risk, managing professional boundaries and engaging with people around psychiatric medications. Drawing on her own lived experience of recovery after being diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager, as well as over 30 years developing recovery-oriented practices, Pat will emphasize practical approaches to supporting folks in their recovery. Peer specialists, direct service staff, clinicians and psychiatric care providers are welcome and will find the information helpful. Each session will have opportunity for Q&A.
Tuesday, September 29, 12-1:30 PST -- Session 1 - Navigating Risk: The Dignity of Risk and the Duty to Care
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Thursday, February 11, 12-1:30 PST -- Session 2 - A Recovery Oriented Approach to Professional Boundaries
Session Description:
How we negotiate professional boundaries will either help or hinder recovery.
In this webinar, Pat will detail a 5-part method for building relationships that are both consistent and flexible, while also being “human” and responsive to the needs of the individual and the provider.
Thursday, May 13, 12-1:30 PST -- Session 3 - The Journey to Use Meds Optimally to Support Recovery (Part 1)
Session Description:
Using medication to support recovery is more than learning to swallow pills on schedule.
In this webinar, Pat will begin presenting 8 challenges on the journey to use medications optimally to support recovery. She will also teach practical strategies for supporting folks on this journey.
Thursday, July 15, 12-1:30 PST -- Session 4 - The Journey to Use Meds Optimally to Support Recovery (Part 2)
Session Description:
Using medication to support recovery is more than learning to swallow pills on schedule.
In this webinar, Pat will conclude presenting 8 challenges on the journey to use medications optimally to support recovery and practical strategies for supporting folks on this journey.
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