Bipolar Disorder Awareness for Children's Homes
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
HSC Training Link
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