Developing an Effective Resettlement Str
There is an awareness of the importance of a comprehensive resettlement strategy in the successful housing of homeless people. However, there are many different understandings of the meaning of resettlement both in theory and practice. This two day course is intended primarily for front-line workers and managers involved in resettlement work.
This course will give workers an opportunity to explore the process that our clients go through; examine how we can effectively intervene and best structure these interventions. It will also give participants the ability to better understand and develop their resettlement strategy.
Course Content Includes
• Identify resettlement in a historical context.
• Develop a working definition of resettlement
• Examining case load issues as they relate to both service users and workers.
• Examine issues around the referral process and making assessments.
• Examine what the risk issues are around resettlement
• Introduce theories and skills underpinning work at the following three levels: cognitive, emotional and practical
• Set the three levels in the context of a model of individual change and examine issues relating to pace relapse and boundaries.
• Consider all the above issues in the light of best practice and equal opportunities.