Safewards training resources

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Safewards Handbook

The handbook is an essential starting point for all services. This handbook is designed to assist with the implementation of Safewards in your service. It contains:

an overview of the Safewards model
a description of the 10 interventions commonly used in association with the model
recommended readings
tips for education and implementation
templates to support training and implementation of Safewards.

Download the handbook

Workshop resources

There are 3 workshops available: (one day, two days and three days) with additional PowerPoints for targeted refresher training for an intervention (see Safewards interventions: Examples, refresher training and other resources).

One-day workshop

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The one-day workshop slide deck covers the model and the 10 interventions. The order of the interventions has been designed to flow effectively and alternate between straightforward and more complex interventions. However, you may choose to change the order

Safewards one day workshop.pptx

Two-day workshop

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The two-day workshop covers the model and five interventions on the first day. The second day of the workshop starts with a revision of day one then focuses on the remaining five interventions.

Safewards two day workshop - Day 1.pptx

Safewards two day workshop - Day 2.pptx

Train the trainer

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The two-day workshop covers the model and five interventions on the first day. The second day of the workshop starts with a revision of day one then focuses on the remaining five interventions.

Safewards train the trainer - Day 1.pptx

Safewards train the trainer - Day 2.pptx

Safewards train the trainer - Day 3.pptx

Safewards overview and interventions – Training resources

This collection covers the 10 Safewards interventions. These training resources and activities are designed for mental health services who wish to implement or refresh their understanding of the Safewards model.

It includes: