Occupational therapy approaches in forensic mental health
About
Occupational therapy (OT) within forensic mental health (FMH) is a growing field of clinical practice. Occupational therapists working in FMH work in a variety of clinical settings including secure hospitals, prisons, correctional services, general mental health services and community-based settings. Understanding OT approaches within FMH is integral to ensuring the provision of evidence-based care. With the use of an OT practice process to guide the workshop, participants will learn about the OT role in addressing criminogenic needs, ways of exploring occupations that may cause harm, understanding risk from an OT perspective, and addressing occupational deprivation within restricted environments. This training is suitable for occupational therapists working with people who have had contact with the criminal justice system.This workshop will be facilitated by Forensicare Occupational Therapy Clinical Educators, Charlotte Mills, Gabby Pitt and Dani Ashley.
Date
Tuesday 15 October 2024 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
Level 1, 582 Heidelberg Road, Alphington Victoria 3078