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A Socially Responsible Understanding of Mental Health (Online – 6 hours)

It is no longer acceptable to solely locate the basis of mental health in individuals and their early experiences with an attachment figure. Responsible and ethical practitioners need to gain an informed understanding of the ways in which the social experience of marginalisation, oppression and discrimination impact upon the development of mental health difficulties.

This one day online workshop aims to provide an essential overview on mental health, mental illness and mental health care from a social rather than individual context.

Workshop aims

• To provide a social rather than medical model of mental health
• To locate models of mental health, mental illness and mental health care within their historical and cultural contexts
• To encourage an appreciation of the influence of socio-economics, class, gender, disability, age, culture religion, race and sexuality on the incidence, definition, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and mental health
• To consider the intensifying impact of intersectionality (where a person belongs to one or more marginalised group)
• To familiarise the role of minority community organisations and mental health advocacy organisations and how to engage with them
• To develop practices for non-discriminatory service provision including Anti-Racist practice in mental health.
• To gain an understanding of the increasing impact of the Digitalisation on mental health

Mental Health Familiarisation Placement

This training has been designed to meet the aims of the ‘Working within a Social Responsibility Framework’ component of the UKCP’s requirements for a Mental Health Familiarisation Placement. It can be attended as a standalone workshop or as part of the complete Mental Health Familiarisation Placement Series being delivered by The Link Centre between Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025.

Presenter: Will Daniel Braham MSc, PTSTA(P)

Will is an experienced Transactional Analysis psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer with a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to emotional and psychological well-being. With more than 25 years experience in private practise as a counsellor and psychotherapist, Will works with clients to navigate life’s challenges, offering a relational, compassionate, insightful, and holistic approach to healing and personal growth.

As a supervisor and trainer, Will is dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of therapists.  His hands-on, experiential training sessions are designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the ever-evolving field of mental health. Will’s approach to supervision is collaborative, offering guidance that fosters both professional and personal development for those he works with.

Through his work, Will blends theoretical understanding with practical experience, ensuring that his clients, supervisees and trainees are empowered to make meaningful progress. Whether in a one-on-one therapeutic setting or in a training environment, Will is committed to creating spaces where individuals feel supported, understood, and capable of growth

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Delivery: Live and interactive via Zoom. Sessions will not be recorded.

Participant numbers: Spaces are limited to 40 participants.

Recognition: A Link Centre Certificate of Attendance for the number of hours completed.

Pre-Course Requirements: Participants should be qualified or trainee Counsellors or Psychotherapists.

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