Training Work Sheet.
Please read the biography of Ashley Dixon/A-Glock (PDF, 12kb) first.
Ashley Dixon / A-Glock worksheet
What knowledge would have helped a worker in mental health services respond to Ashley’s needs before his problems became critical?
Define in a single paragraph your assessment of Ashely’s needs. What would you consider to be the things that might have helped prevent Ashley’s fate? Compare and contrast this to the services offered by secondary mental health services.
Which skills would help a worker build an effective relationship with Ashley?
Ashely’s experiences were different to many workers in mental health services. What would stand in the way of good relationships developing between Ashley and mental health workers? How might these be considered so that barriers could be minimised?