AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding Psychoeducation - Strengthening Mental Health Literacy and Resilience

Capability Level: Emerging; Evolving

Over 40% of Australians experience a mental disorder at some time in their life (ABS, 2022).

Psychoeducation describes a range of interventions that are accepted as Focused Psychological Strategies for the treatment of mental disorders.

Psychoeducation serves as an essential asset for social workers seeking to improve client wellbeing, foster awareness of mental health issues, and promote recovery and resilience. This approach resonates deeply with core social work principles, such as empowering individuals and advocating for social justice. By focusing on education and supportive interventions, psychoeducation equips clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and manage mental health challenges effectively.

This webinar will explore various psychoeducation models and techniques utilised in treating mental disorders. It aims to provide insights into how these strategies can be implemented to enhance therapeutic outcomes and empower individuals in their journey towards mental health wellness.

Who should register?

This webinar is appropriate for emerging and evolving Social Workers or Health professional wanting to build knowledge and skills in psychoeducation interventions for supporting mental wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define psychoeducation and outline its advantages for promoting mental wellbeing.
• Clarify the different psychoeducation models and how they are applied to specific mental health disorders.
• Explore how psychoeducation techniques are employed in working with clients to support their understanding and management of mental health issues.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health (Focussed Psychological Strategies)

Testimonials

• "An excellent training resource in the application of interventions for individuals/groups/families of struggling with mental health"
• "Great validation of social workers expertise in the psycho-educational arena in supporting mental health welleing of clients. Confirming of the importance and power of psycho-education in normailising and encouraging client competency in managing mental health challenges"
• "This training was enjoyable, well-presented and comprehensive."