This toolkit has been developed for alcohol and other drug practitioners to enhance knowledge and skills in sensory approaches. It accompanies the full-day workshop hosted by Insight. This workshop and training such as the QCMHL eLearning are recommended for workers who are new to using sensory approaches. You can also consult an Occupational Therapist.
Overview
Webinars
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Addicted to the sunshine: The role of sensory inputs and occupations in substance use and treatment
Online
1 hour
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Wed, 27 May 2020
New Toolkits for Trauma Informed Care & Sensory Approaches
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Wed, 19 Oct 2022
One size (doesn’t) fit all: Exploring ways to support people who use substances to build and strengthen self-regulation skills
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Wed, 07 Jun 2017
A little less conversation, a little more action
Videos
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Ways to explain and explore sensory approaches, its benefits and application in AOD practice
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4:17
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Some popular sensory items and strategies
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4:17
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Ways to embed sensory approaches as part of routines, habits, environments and everyday activities
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3:41
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A guide to the "Using Your Senses to Cope" tool
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12:15
Resources
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Using Your Senses to Cope - Sensory tool for clients
"Using Your Senses to Cope" - a sensory tool to help guide a conversation with clients around managing stress using sensory modulation.
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An introduction to the use of sensory approaches in mental health care
This Sensory Approaches training course is designed to provide an introduction to the use of sensory approaches in mental health settings.
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Sensory Preferences Checklist
A Qld Health developed Sensory Preferences Checklist.
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TREEE Checklist
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. The Checklist is designed for workers to reflect on areas of AOD practice and how a sensory approach could be utilised.
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Sensory Plan (Green)
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. This tool helps people to prepare for stressful times and cravings.
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Sensory Plan (Blue)
Training in the use of this resource is provided in the Insight workshop. This tool helps people to prepare for stressful times and cravings.
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Fact sheet: Sensory Approaches in Mental Health
This factsheet provides an overview of Sensory Approaches, including how they work, benefits, applications, sensory preferences and strategies for the different senses.
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Sensory Approaches in Mental Health Clinical Capability Framework (CCF)
The Sensory Approaches CCF assists clinicians and managers to inform their understanding of the level of training, knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively use sensory approaches.
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Sensory Approaches in Mental Health Clinical Capability Framework: Self Reflection Tool
The CCF Self Reflection Tool allows workers to rate their capabilities under the 4 domains of Knowledge and Skills, Scope of Practice, Supervision Role and Education Role.
Thank You
This tool kit was developed in collaboration with AOD and sensory specialists from across Queensland.