The Augment Approach

The training is for service users, staff members and volunteers that would like to take their first step on their recovery journey.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

·         Describe how you take risks in everyday life.

·         Pinpoint the differences between positive and negative language and the pro’s and con’s of each.

·         Differentiate between a maintenance approach and a moving forward approach.

·         Identify five ways in which self stigma can affect your everyday life.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of personal responsibility and how you can take this forward in your recovery journey.

You will also learn valuable tools to use to protect your mental health. You will learn new skills that are useful in every part of your life

-          What is Recovery?

-          The Importance of Language

-          Risks

-          Self Stigma

The course takes six hours and is usually run in one full day, though this can be adjusted to meet your need’s , for example, two half day sessions.

The training will be delivered using a variety of different methods, and will be fun and interactive. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the training.

Augments’ trainers can support you to develop user-led sustainable recovery workshops. These workshops occur over 4 days and include the participation of staff and service users who learn and share experiences in a mutual and safe environment. Augment trainers will also train those who have attended these workshops to become facilitators and the organisation will provide support on an on-going basis to enable future workshops to run independently.