Bipolar Disorder Awareness Children's Homes Training Resources

Bipolar Disorder Awareness for Children's Homes

This training resource pack is for children's homes welcoming a new resident who has Bipolar Disorder - giving staff information they need to understand the disorder and how it might present in children..

It is also for settings where there is already a resident with Bipolar Disorder and staff need training.

The presentation also includes scenarios with questions on what staff can do and what they should not do - followed by slides with the action to take/not take.

There is a handout included and an end of session knowledge check (multiple choice and short answer questions, along with a Trainer Aide Answer Key.

The pack also includes a 30 Day Settling In Plan (4 weeks, different elements for each week).

The pack is fully editable - so trainers and care managers can adapt if they wish to do so..

Overall Aim:

To give all staff a clear understanding of bipolar disorder in children and how to provide safe, consistent and supportive care for a new resident while
maintaining stability for the whole home​

Learning objectives:​

Understand what bipolar disorder is and how it presents in children.​

Recognise early signs of manic, depressive and mixed episodes.

Know practical approaches to help the young person settle safely and predictably.​

Use consistent communication and behaviour‑support strategies that reduce escalation.​

Understand when to escalate concerns and how to record and share information appropriately.

Presentation (53 Slides)

Overall Aim and Objectives
What Bipolar Disorder Is​
How Bipolar Presents in Children​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
What Staff Should Look Out For​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Impact On Other Residents​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Challenges Staff May Encounter​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
How To Help The Resident Settle​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Best Ways To Interact With The Resident​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Medication for Children With Bipolar Disorder​
Key Points For Staff Awareness​ (Medication)
Common Types Used in Children​
Safety And Monitoring​
Side Effects To Be Aware Of​
Team Approach​
Recording, Monitoring and Escalation​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Supporting The Whole Home​
Discussion/Reflection Questions​
Section - Scenarios
Scenario 1: Escalating Energy Before Bedtime​ (plus questions)
Scenario 1: Escalating Energy Before Bedtime – Staff Response​
Scenario 1: Escalating Energy Before Bedtime – Avoid​
Scenario 2: Sudden Withdrawal During The Day​ (plus questions)
Scenario 2: Sudden Withdrawal During The Day​ - Staff Response
Scenario 2: Sudden Withdrawal During The Day​ - Avoid
Scenario 3: Irritability Leading To Peer Conflict​ (plus questions)
Scenario 3: Irritability Leading To Peer Conflict​ - Staff Response
Scenario 3: Irritability Leading To Peer Conflict​ - Avoid
Scenario 4: Risk Taking Behaviour During A Manic Phase​ (plus questions)
Scenario 4: Risk Taking Behaviour During A Manic Phase​ - Staff Response
Scenario 4: Risk Taking Behaviour During A Manic Phase​ - Avoid
Scenario 5: Mixed Episode Agitation​ (plus questions)
Scenario 5: Mixed Episode Agitation​ - Staff Response
Scenario 5: Mixed Episode Agitation​ - Avoid
Scenario 6: Night-Time Distress And Sleep Disruption​ (plus questions)
Scenario 6: Night-Time Distress And Sleep Disruption​ - Staff Response
Scenario 6: Night-Time Distress And Sleep Disruption​ - Avoid
Summary and Key Messages​
References and Further Information​

Word Documents

Handout
End of Session Assessment
Trainer Aid Answer Key
30 Day Settling In Plan

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