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How to use this course
Course Overview
Meet your lecturers and get an overview of the course
What we don't cover in this masterclass
Workbook - Chapter 1
Conceptualising SI within client environments
PERMA(H)
Workbook - Chapter 2
Understanding where SI theory fits in with other MH conceptual framings
Multiple Realities theory and interpretation of mental wellbeing
Therapeutic use of self in MH settings
Workbook - Chapter 3
Using a Sensory Lens to Understand Typical Distress Responses
Workbook - Chapter 4
Using a Sensory Lens to Understand Typical Distress Responses
Guest Lecturer Dr Patrick Kirwan: Key Psychotropic Medications used in MH care
PRN Medications
Workbook - Chapter 5
How this case study format works
Mary - level 1
Mary - level 2
Mary - level 3
Workbook - Chapter 6
Fit-for-purpose alternatives to sensory diets
Core "safe for most" strategies to calm and organise
Sensory De-escalation strategies
Workbook - Chapter 7
How to get going with a Context-Specific Service Evaluation
Using the Tools to Promote Innovation
How to get support and advice to perfect your own context-specific plan
Workbook - Chapter 8
SIE Crisis Support Tool
SIE Crisis Support Planning Tool Download
Using De Bono's Six Hats techniques to evaluate and implement your plan
Evaluating Risk and Negotiating Acceptable Therapeutic Risk
Workbook - Chapter 9
Getting your team on board
Workbook - Chapter 10
Conclusions and take home messages
Self-reflection to plan your next actions
What did you think of the course?
Workbook - Chapter 11
Download the course Workbook (MS Word version)
Download the course workbook (PDF)
Lecturers
Occupational Therapist and Advanced SI Practitioner Becky Matson
Becky Matson is a lecturer in occupational therapy at the University of Liverpool and an advanced sensory integration practitioner.
Becky has worked clinically in a range of adult mental health settings and has served as a clinical lead occupational therapist for eating disorders and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Becky's book "An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Sensory Integration And Adult Mental Health' is due to be published in October 2025.
Occupational Therapist and Advanced SI Practitioner Leanne Duggan
Leanne began her career in adult mental health in 2009 and is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner from Cork, Ireland. She is currently working with the Mental Health Services for Older People. A significant part of her professional role is offering a sensory lens with which to work with clients accessing the service. Leanne has a particular interest in using sensory-based approaches with clients with a diagnosis of Dementia. She offers input in both inpatient and community services as part of her role. Leanne is also a marker with Sensory Integration Education, as well as co-lead of the Mental Health Special Interest Group.