I recently attended a training at the University of Michigan School of Social Work on “How to Connect with Individuals Experiencing Psychosis.” The seminar was led by Rebecca Hatton, PsyD.
The presentation was excellent, and Dr. Hatton introduced new ways of thinking about and working with someone who is experiencing psychosis. She urged participants to step away from “pathologizing” and consider the possibility that for some individuals psychosis may be a healing process in response to a traumatic experience. The speaker also provided evidence to support that recovery from psychosis can occur without medical intervention. She also provided ideas about how to interact with someone who is experiencing voices.
Please feel free to review the handouts and my notes from the seminar in the attachment below, or contact me with any questions.