The APT Hub for Mental Health Professionals' Development

An important 2 hour course giving healthcare professionals the tools to recognise, prevent, and respond constructively to burnout — protecting your wellbeing and effectiveness at work. It is fully APT-accredited. In healthcare and related fields, burnout is a common and serious issue. It can sap your energy, erode your professional effectiveness, and ultimately affect patient care. This engaging, APT-accredited, 2-hour course provides clear, evidence-based strategies to help you: Understand burnout and its causes. Recognise the early warning signs. Take practical steps to protect yourself and your colleagues. Build a supportive culture that reduces the risk of burnout for everyone. Suitable for both teams and individuals, this course is grounded in research and designed for real-world application. This APT-accredited course from the Association for Psychological Therapies is available 'online anytime' (self-paced learning) for teams and individuals and, including the extensive exam, is equivalent to 2-hours CPD.   Executive Summary: "Preventing and Responding to Burnout" equips health professionals to safeguard their wellbeing and maintain appropriate resilience in demanding roles. The course combines the latest research with practical, usable strategies. It covers how burnout develops, how to spot it early, and how to respond in ways that restore energy and effectiveness — for yourself and for those you work with.   Who should attend? This course is suitable for: Healthcare professionals at all levels, from frontline staff to managers. Teams in demanding services where stress and burnout are common. Individuals who want practical strategies to protect their own wellbeing.   What the course covers: Understanding burnout What burnout is (and isn’t). Common signs and symptoms. What the major meta-studies say about burnout. Why burnout happens Workload, control, fairness, reward, values, and community. Why burnout can arise even when work is reasonable. When “work-life balance” doesn’t help! Preventing burnout Evidence-based personal strategies. Building resilience: sleep, exercise, diet, and recovery. Burnout and quality of care – and vice versa. Mental strategies: reframing, mindfulness, self-compassion. The role of meaning and purpose. Responding to burnout Spotting early warning signs in yourself and others. What to do if you suspect you are becoming burnt out. Practical ways to make the work environment more rewarding. How biological and cognitive strategies apply.   What this course will do for you:​ Understand the dynamics of burnout and why it arises. Gain practical tools to prevent burnout and restore balance. Learn how to respond constructively if burnout occurs. Contribute to building a healthier, more supportive workplace.   What you receive​: The opportunity to sit an exam (included). APT registration as having attended. A certificate of attendance. Access to downloadable material to plan your next step.   Why choose APT?​ Trusted by over 120 NHS Trusts and all major independent providers. Accreditation built on live delegate feedback, making it evidence-based and meaningful. More than 40 years’ experience delivering gold-standard mental health training. Over 150,000 professionals trained worldwide.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

Of all the clinical skills we try and master, problem-solving is one of the most important. In this module, you'll learn the steps involved in both intuitive and formal problem-solving.  Fundamentally, most patients arrive to see us with a problem which they hope we will help them solve. So while it is wonderful to learn the latest and most advanced therapeutic approaches, nothing may be as effective as having a powerful problem-solving focus, with the skill to match. This module is part of the exciting Microlearning series of one hour modules. Each consists of an audio lasting 15-30 minutes, plus an exercise and resources for you to you use and practice with afterwards. The series is so named because it features all the 'higher order' factors that make therapy successful. If you examine the leading therapies they overlap to a fascinating degree, so by studying all the overlapping elements and then 'picking off' the elements that are unique to each particular therapy you achieve an extraordinary power and breadth in your ability to help others. And this is what the Microlearning series enables you to do.  If you are an experienced therapist looking at the Microlearning Modules you will quickly be able to see the ones you are proficient at and the ones you maybe need to brush up on, and that's exactly what you can do here.  Every module in the Microlearning Module series is designed to be accessible, relevant and engaging, so encouraging both novice and expert therapists alike to develop exactly those elements they want to. Finally, don't be misled by the price; you may feel that the low price suggests these are not serious modules whereas in fact they very much are. The APT's purpose is to make the best, most relevant and engaging training accessible to as many mental health professionals as possible.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

**This refresher course is only available to those that have completed 'The ADDRESS Course for working with Personality Disorder' and are wanting to refresh their knowledge and renew their APT Accreditation.** Personality Disorder causes distress both to the individual concerned and those around them, yet is so poorly understood even by professionals that the term 'Personality Disorder' is sometimes used as little more than a term of abuse for patients who have consistently frustrated those who are trying to help them. The ADDRESS® Course is designed to provide delegates with (a) a proper understanding of personality disorder and (b) professional and effective ways of responding to the most difficult behaviours that people with personality disorder produce, and (c) a clear and systematic sequence of steps to consistently deliver successful treatment interventions. The APT has mastered the delivery of training 'online anytime'; providing top class training you can access right now or any time that suits you. No longer do you have to wait for 'the start date' of the course. "The course was fantastic, it was so interesting and relevant to the service users I work with." Personality Disorder training from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), includes APT accreditation, certification, and resources. And the APT has perfected the art of delivering it in a way that makes it appear simple and easy to apply. "An excellent course that all staff should attend." With a wealth of clinical experience, the course has been written by Dr William Davies and presented by Dr Martin Horler, who presents the course with relevant stories and examples, and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the power of the subject. "Probably the best training I have received in the past 20 years." The ADDRESS® Course gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course. The course is suitable for individual learners and for organisations wishing to enrol multiple staff members, with access provided on a per-person basis. It can also be completed as part of (a) the Extended Training in CBT course, (b) The APT Diploma in Working with common mental health diagnoses, or (c) The APT Diploma for working in Secure Psychiatric and Forensic Settings. For further information on the format of APT online training, the APT’s guarantee to you, and how to make a group booking, click here.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) Alternatively, click here to request an invoice (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

In this Distance learning module from the APT, we talk about the constructional approach, which focuses on building positive behavior that displaces behaviour that works badly. So if we work with depression then maybe also to develop energetic and positive behavior, if we work with anxiety then maybe also to develop energetic and relaxed activity, if we work with 'challenging behaviour' then also to encourage behaviour that works well for the patient and those around them. It can sound too obvious when put so clearly, but in fact it often contrasts with the negative focus of much work. As was once famously found: 'for every paper published on happiness, around a hundred a published on depression.'  This module is part of the exciting Microlearning series of one hour modules. Each consists of an audio lasting 15-30 minutes, plus an exercise and resources for you to you use and practice with afterwards. The series is so named because it features all the 'higher order' factors that make therapy successful. If you examine the leading therapies they overlap to a fascinating degree, so by studying all the overlapping elements and then 'picking off' the elements that are unique to each particular therapy you achieve an extraordinary power and breadth in your ability to help others. And this is what the Microlearning series enables you to do.  If you are an experienced therapist looking at the Microlearning Modules you will quickly be able to see the ones you are proficient at and the ones you maybe need to brush up on, and that's exactly what you can do here.  Every module in the Microlearning Module series is designed to be accessible, relevant and engaging, so encouraging both novice and expert therapists alike to develop exactly those elements they want to. Finally, don't be misled by the price; you may feel that the low price suggests these are not serious modules whereas in fact they very much are. The APT's purpose is to make the best, most relevant and engaging training accessible to as many mental health professionals as possible.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

**This refresher course is only available to those that have completed 'The RAID® Course for working with Disturbed and Challenging Behaviour' and are wanting to refresh their knowledge and renew their APT Accreditation.** The RAID® course is a relentlessly positive approach for tackling disturbed and challenging behaviour at source: it is a leading approach which well over 20,000 professionals have completed . It is a comprehensive system which teaches professionals a philosophy and practice not only to deal with disturbed and challenging behaviour when it occurs, but also to prevent it by nurturing positive behaviour targeted to displace the disturbed and challenging behaviour. Team members feel pleased to share a unified system and to know what they are doing and why they are doing it, while clients delight in a relentlessly positive and empowering approach. The APT has mastered the delivery of RAID training 'online anytime'; providing top class training you can access right now or any time that suits you. No longer do you have to wait for 'the start date' of the course. "Very informative and well presented. I appreciated the way the material was chunked into manageable, discreet, modules and the resources look useful. Thanks." RAID training from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), includes APT accreditation, certification, and resources. And the APT has perfected the art of delivering it in a way that makes it appear simple and easy to apply. "A great course for teams." As the author of the approach and with a wealth of clinical experience, Dr William Davies presents the course with relevant stories and examples of using RAID, and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the weight of the topic.   "Very engaging, exciting and humorous. Thoroughly enjoyable and relatable to everyday life as well as in the professional setting." This course gives you a thorough introduction to RAID, it is APT-accredited, and gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course. Whether you simply want to broaden your knowledge or want to pioneer the introduction of such a positive and energising approach to your colleagues, this course is for you. The course is suitable for individual learners and for organisations wishing to enrol multiple staff members, with access provided on a per-person basis. It can also count towards The APT Diploma in Psychological Therapies, The APT Diploma for working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, or The APT Diploma for working in Secure Psychiatric and Forensic Settings. For further information on the format of APT online training, the APT’s guarantee to you, and how to make a group booking, click here. Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

The overall aim of Trauma Informed Practice is to ensure that services are delivered in ways that prevent further harm or retraumatisation for those who have already experienced psychological trauma or adversity at any stage in their lives. Trauma Informed Practice principles are generally applicable, for instance in: general practice, mental health, residential care, police, criminal justice social work, addiction services and education. Different authors quote slightly differing lists and numbers of ‘key TIP principles’ but most include the following: Safety Trust Choice Collaboration Empowerment And more To help you achieive the aim of trauma informed practice the course covers mainly the following: The definition of a trauma and what effects are commonly experienced post-trauma. The idea that the effects of trauma can persist for a very long time or for ever. What makes for a trauma informed organisation? The APT’s definitive list of factors comparable with those above. Examining additional factors relevant to your own specific situation. How Trauma Informed Practice increases our job satisfaction, motivation and resilience. The questions we need to answer if we want our organisation to be Trauma Informed as well as your own practice. How you can apply the answers to those questions, to the benefit of your organisation.   What you receive as a result of attending the training: Each delegate will be registered as having attended the course and receive a certificate of completion.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more