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COURSES AND EVENTS 1 AND 2 JUNE 2020 Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) Midlands Occupational Therapy A two-day training course with endorsed international OPC trainers Lucy Charles (New Zealand) and Caroline Hui (Canada). Participants will be able to: describe the philosophy and purpose of coaching in the context of paediatrics; demonstrate the key techniques of coaching parents and caregivers; practice these techniques and reflect on how OPC can be used in their own clinical area. Venue: Novotel Birmingham Centre, 70 Broad Street, B1 2HT. Cost: Early bird rate £395 (payment by 20 April); thereafter £425. https://bit.ly/2TlL9Tl 3 – 4 JUNE 2020 equipment and postural management. Aims: to understand the occupational process with children; to gain competencies in equipment provision for activity; to learn about developmental play and its importance; to recognise ways to optimise function and work in partnership with the child and their family; to work jointly with occupational therapy colleagues to achieve agreed goals for intervention. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists headquarters, London. Cost: members £20; non- members £38 (plus booking fee). Contact: [email protected] (please indicate 'Skills for practice' in subject heading). www.eventbrite.co.uk/preview?eid=93428104977/ 5 JUNE 2020 Active relaxation training workshop Brain Tree Training Posture and balance as it relates to selective control of the upper limb NCORE This practical one-day interactive workshop is suitable for professionals working with individuals who have health problems made worse by stress and/or fatigue issues. The course will Trainer: Erica Malcolm. Course aims: understand the terms posture and balance as they relate to a ‘normal movement’ perspective; identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the upper limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA; relate the ability to control ‘selective’ movement of the upper limb to overall posture and balance; structure an assessment of the upper limb taking into account alignment, tone, patterns of movement, and relate this to potential for function; identify when an upper limb is/is not able to be facilitated and why. CPD: 11.25 hours. Cost: £220. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Other dates: 10 – 11 October 2020 at Hermitage Medical Centre, Dublin; 21 – 22 November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk provide an overview of what active relaxation is, teach you about 14 techniques you can use, provide a tested practical model to implement with your clients/patients, and demonstrate the latest technology to help you. Venue: Gatwick Hilton Hotel, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London, RH6 0LL. Cost: £90. www.braintreetraining.co.uk 4 JUNE 2020 Masterclass: Therapeutic horticulture, arts and crafts Pop Gardens Limited Four creative and seasonal study days. Professional practice skills development to enrich care planning. See popgardens.co.uk for more information. Other date: 25 September 2020. Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JL. Cost: RCOT members £160; non-members £175. Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-therapeutic-horticulture- for-health-and-care-professionals-tickets-79693179445 5 JUNE 2020 Skills for practice – for children’s occupational therapy assistants and technicians RCOTSS – Children, Young People and Families The day will include a theoretical background focusing on current best practice approaches to support participation and occupation alongside practice skills training, focusing on running groups, grading activities, promoting play and building confidence with 64 OTnews March 2020 5 AND 6 JUNE 2020 Learn Sleep: Course in CBTi (the only NICE recommended treatment protocol) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Day one: Sleep assessment and management; Day two: Advanced assessment and treatment strategies for people with insomnia. Led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee. Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice. Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias using evidence-based strategies. Improve compliance, wellbeing, functioning and recovery. Venue: The Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham B2 5EP. Cost: Early bird rate for two days £288 incl VAT. Contact: [email protected] www.sleepunlimited.co.uk/next-courses 12 AND 13 JUNE 2020 Two day conference, CRS-R seminar and advanced workshop Holy Cross Hospital 12 June 2020 – MDT Conference (Part one): Expert Panel Q&A session; 13 June 2020 – MDT Conference (Part two). Includes presentations on recent research projects and complex case studies. Confirmed speakers: Dr Joseph Giacino; Professor Lynne Turner-Stokes; Dr Stephen Ashford; Professor Agnes Shiel. JFK Coma Recovery Scale-Revised. Venue: Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1NQ. Cost: Conference: one day £150; two days £250; seminar £200; workshop £200. Contact: Joanna Phillips, tel: [phone] or email: [email protected]