Schizophrenia Care Coaching (Six One Hour Modules)
There will be a question and answer session allocated at the end of each of these sessions.
First session:
- What is Schizophrenia?
- Definition of Schizophrenia, its causes, and symptoms.
- Myths about Schizophrenia.
- Removing stigma associated with Schizophrenia.
Second session:
- How do we treat Schizophrenia?
- Therapy and medication.
- Accepting your diagnosis.
- Becoming an expert on your illness.
Third session:
- Identifying emotions.
- Using this to help recognize red flags.
- Monitoring your mood (mood diary).
- Tracking Schizophrenia symptoms and identifying patterns.
Fourth session:
- Managing symptoms.
- Education on medication and different therapy approaches.
- Problem-solving and enhancing social skills.
- Reintegrating the client into a structured environment.
Fifth session:
- Self-help strategies for Schizophrenia.
- Suggestions and recommendations, including books or websites.
- Establishing a stable routine.
- Focus on nutrition, sleep, hygiene, etc.
- Assigning homework (worksheets for the client to complete).
- Listening to your doctor’s advice.
Sixth session:
- Creating an emergency treatment plan.
- Addressing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and psychosis.
- Recognizing negative feelings and knowing whom to contact.
- Understanding psychosis.