TRINNODD TRansfer of INNOvation in Dual Diagnosis (LU/08/LLP-LDV/TOI )

1. Introduction TRIADD RESULTS Transfer of Innovation Project funded by the Leonardo Da Vinci Lifelong Learning Programme ( ) TRINNODD TRIADD conclusions and recommendations were the starting point of TRINNODD This former project developed training modules on the theme of Dual Diagnosis (mental illness and intellectual disability) Website:

2. Key goals Link between TRIADD results and the experience of front-line staff Needs of users and improvement of their quality of life Evaluation tool to measure the impact of training New training products to new target groups New and interactive training materials

3 /1. Project phases: Needs Analysis WP1 Testing training modules WP3 Project coordination WP5 Development of training modules WP2 Evaluation of training modules WP4 Dissemination Activities WP6

3 /2. Project phases: Analysis of staff and user needs WP1 Surveys carried out in new target countries Portugal Spain Romania Italy & Luxembourg Results (Lisbon - Feb. 2009)

3 /3. Project phases: Development of training modules WP2 Modules developed in each partner country on the basis of WP1 & TRIADD recommendations Stress prevention for users and staff Quality of Life concept Involvement of trainees Case stories Interactivity Involvement of psychiatrists Inter disciplinarity How to deal with pharmacology

3 /4 Project phases: Testing of training modules WP3 New modules delivered in 4 target countries

3 /5. Project phases: WP3 Italy Hours20 Trainees28 Topics - Stress prevention - Quality of Life - Vulnerability of people with disabilities - Different approaches to intellectual disability - Presentation of case studies about inclusion - The role of family and empowerment

3 /5. Project phases: WP3 Portugal Hours30 Trainees14 Topics - Mental health (professional and personal experience) - Basic knowledge of Dual Diagnosis - Multidisciplinary team interventions - Emotional support strategies

3 /5. Project phases: WP3 Romania Hours30 Trainees27 Topics - Stress management - Quality of life (personal health and patient’s health) - Stigma - Challenging behaviour - Vulnerability - Multidisciplinary approach - Bio-psycho-social approach

3 /5. Project phases: WP3 Spain Hours20 Trainees24 Areas of training - Role of the mental health career professional - Relationship with the patient - Basic psychopathology - Intervention in special situations - Rehabilitation interventions - Quality of life

On the basis of these first modules Creation of a core curriculum

A second version of the training modules was build around the core curriculum and delivered in the same partner countries in November The core curriculum was adapted to multidisciplinary and multilevel work teams: frontline staff, psychologists, social workers, therapists, social educators – working in day care centres and residential units. Training duration: approximately 21 hours.

CORE CURRICULUM Mental health and behaviour problems Quality of Life Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment Intervention Stress Management SIBIU Declaration (Charter of Conclusions)

3 /6. Project phases: WP4 Evaluation of the training modules WP4 Impact of training assessed in 3 stages:  short-term evaluation (directly after training)  long-term evaluation (6 months after training)

3 /7. Project phases: WP5 Co-ordination and evaluation WP5  Co-ordination meetings (7)  Regular follow-up  Internal evaluation  External evaluation

3 /8 Project phases: WP6 Dissemination & exploitation of results WP6  Website  Newsletter  Final Brochure & CD-Rom  Dissemination events  2 Final conferences Sep 09: Amsterdam May 10: Lisbon Sept 10: Sibiu Oct 10: Rome Nov10:Luxembourg + local events in partners’ countries

4. Partnership AEECRM: Spain APEMH: Luxembourg ARFIE: European NGO CTESRL: Italy FENACERCI: Portugal SIRM: Italy UCOS: Romania

6. Practical information Contact details: Véronique Lafontaine (APEMH) Raymond Ceccotto (APEMH) Visit our website: