On Thursday 30th June at 2pm we are holding a virtual training workshop which will focus on the value of using personal experience and how to put this into IPS practice.

Hear from Dr Rachel Perkins BA, MPhil, PhD, OBE and Joss Hardisty, IPS Grow Lead - North West as they explore the value of using personal experience in IPS practice, share some guidance on how and when this is appropriate in practice.

Agenda

2.00 - 2:05 Welcome and introductions ​

2.05 - 2: 25 Dr Rachel Perkins: The value of using personal experience in IPS practice ​

2.25 - 2:45 Small group exercise ​

2.45 - 3:05 Brief feedback from small group discussions ​

3.05 - 3:20 Dr Rachel Perkins: The importance of planning ​

3.20 - 3:30 Break: Personal reflection on your personal experiences that may be relevant to your IPS practice ​

3.30 - 3:45 Dr Rachel Perkins: Deciding when to use your personal experience ​

3.45 - 3:50 Questions, reflections and comments ​

3.50 - 3:55 Break ​

3.55 - 4:10 Joss Hardisty, IPS Grow Lead - North West : The importance of supervision ​

4.10 - 4:20 Questions, reflections and comments ​

4.20 - 4:30 Closing & take away task

Please click here to watch the introductory video in the ‘Using personal experience’ series and here to watch the second video on the ‘Value of personal experience’ in IPS.

We will also hold a follow up workshop dedicated to Team Leaders to explore how this can be included in supervisions. This workshop will be on 12th July. More details to follow shortly.

About IPS

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an employment support approach that was originally developed for people experiencing mental health and addiction issues.

The approach is now increasingly being implemented in a range of settings including supporting veterans, people with physical health issues and prison leavers.

Click here to learn more about IPS.