Working with Psychosis - Psychology PRACTITIONER ACCRED CERT

Understanding Psychosis: Support, Early Intervention & Recovery

Experiencing psychosis is profoundly distressing. This course provides essential knowledge and skills to minimize distress and offer reassurance during a psychotic episode. Psychosis, often a symptom of complex psychological illness, can develop gradually, sometimes taking a year or even longer to manifest.

Prevalence & Onset:

• Approximately 3% of people will experience psychosis at some point in their lives.
• It commonly emerges during late teens to mid-twenties.
• In the US, around 100,000 adolescents and young adults experience first-episode psychosis annually.

Recognizing Psychosis:

Psychotic episodes often involve altered sensory experiences, including:

• Sensory Hallucinations: Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling things that aren't real.

Hope for Recovery:

Early intervention and appropriate treatment significantly increase the chances of full recovery and restored psychological functionality.

What You'll Learn:

This practical course equips you to:

• Recognize Warning Signs: Learn to identify the early indicators of psychosis.
• Implement Early Intervention: Understand strategies for addressing emerging symptoms.
• Manage Psychotic Episodes: Develop techniques for supporting someone during an active episode.
• Address Risk Factors: Learn to manage suicide risk and violent or aggressive behavior.
• Seek Appropriate Treatment: Navigate the process of accessing professional help.
• Promote Full Recovery: Understand the path to lasting well-being.

Accreditation:

This course is fully accredited by the International Association of Therapists. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for membership as an accredited practitioner with our reference. Gain the skills to provide crucial support and contribute to positive outcomes for individuals experiencing psychosis.