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.
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
View more View lessThe 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
Two-day workshop
View more View lessThe 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.
Train the trainer
View more View lessThe 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 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:
- presentations
- videos
- training activities and handouts
- posters and flyers.
Overview of Safewards
View more View lessThese resources aim to refresh your understanding of the Safewards model.
Training
Video
Tools, posters and flyers
Clear mutual expectations
View more View lessKnow each other
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Video
Tools, posters and flyers
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Discharge messages
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Video
Tools, posters and flyers
Talk down methods
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Video
Tools, posters and flyers
More resources and support
For more information or engagement with the broader Safewards community, see the: