Topic: Dual Diagnosis

In this lesson, participants learn that people who feel and express gratitude are happier and more resilient. Using a variety of exercises and games, participants practice recognizing and sharing gratitude.

Saying thank you was never so much fun!

This comprehensive training outlines relevant information in an easy to understand format. It reviews the symptoms of numerous psychotic disorders, explains how this information is applicable to the population we serve, and discusses effective treatment.

This comprehensive training packet explores the nature of personality and the disorders that may occur. 

Designed to train Direct Service Professionals, the training covers in depth narcissistic, histrionic, antisocial, and borderline disorders. It reviews symptoms, treatment options and teamwork strategies for support in the program

Judith Bailey, a seasoned psychologist with YAI’s Residential Services Department, shares thoughts from her work with people with multiple psychiatric diagnoses. She describes steps and tools for insuring that the medicines in the psychotropic cocktail are truly effective for insuring life enhancing behavior.

This practical, user-friendly guide is an excellent training and treatment model for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  It covers the different facets of this disorder, how to recognize the disorder from behavior and how to differentiate OCD from ritual behaviors associated with Autism.

Treatment options using cognitive behavior therapy and medication are discussed along with additional effective treatments for people with ID in particular. Teamwork needed to support both the individual with OCD and the staff is highlighted.

In this lesson, participants learn that people who have good problem solving skills are happier and more resilient (better able to bounce back). 

Using the activities “The Great Egg Drop,” and “Dear Abby,” participants learn the steps involved in problem solving and gain experience in solving common problems.  A follow up activity using a “problem box” provides additional practice for recognizing and solving problems.

Understanding anxiety disorders is often difficult for our staff.  This comprehensive Anxiety Disorders packet gives relevant information in an easy to understand format.  It not only explains several types of anxiety disorders but tells how this information is applicable to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and discusses strategies for intervention.

Almost everyone has their ups and downs, but Bi-Polar Disorder is an extreme emotional roller coaster, reaching the height of mania and diving to the lowest depths of depression. 

This training will give staff an overview of the disorder and the strategies for supporting individuals diagnosed with it.