Anna Weeks Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Drug and alcohol practitioner within the focussed intervention team delivering psychosocial interventions, supporting clients with substance misuse. Using a range of psychosocial techniques such as cognitive behavioural interventions, motivational interviewing, positive behavioural reinforcement and iTEP mapping. Exploring clients' triggers and urges to use, high-risk situations, developing relapse prevention plans/safe reduction plans and individual recovery goals. Providing harm reduction advice regarding the impacts of drug and alcohol use. Liaising with other health and social care professionals such as social workers and mental health professionals. Maintaining updated client records and completing administrative tasks such as booking appointments and arranging home visits. Regularly completing risk assessments and screening tools with clients such as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Leeds Dependence Questionnaire (LDQ) and the Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ).

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Working within the count me in service which offers one to one support for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism.Offering support in line with an individual's personalised care plan and goals for living independently. Building a strong rapport with a regular member, supporting the individual with attending health appointments, admin organisation, managing money and offering emotional support.Showing interpersonal and communication skills when being attentive to members' needs and well-being.Maintaining a person-centred care approach in providing support which is important to each individual.

Teaching and supporting GCSE and A-Level students to achieve their goals and encouraging students to help them gain confidence throughout the course.Designing unique lesson plans which align with students' individual learning styles.Building a strong rapport with students' parents by discussing areas of recent progress and areas for potential improvement. Showing organisation skills to develop and oversee my schedule and ensuring all marked work is provided on time.

Chorley, England, United Kingdom

Supported patients across three inpatient mental health wards, to understand their rights and express their wishes. Promoting patients' independence by encouraging individuals to communicate their needs t staff on the ward whilst being confident to advocate for individuals on their behalf when asked. Showed compassion and empathy when communicating sensitively with patients during challenging situations and ensuring that individuals felt respected, valued and understood.Communicated professionally with staff on the ward. Attended CPA meetings, provided emotional support for patients and ensured that their expressed needs and goals were discussed. Promoted patient-centred care by ensuring that each patients' preferences were at the forefront of decisions made by staff on the ward.

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical And Health Psychology, Merit

Completed modules in research methods, psychology within clinical practice, psychological support in regards to physical health conditions.

Psychology Bsc Hons, Psychology, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Social media manager for Lancaster University's dog society: Organised large scale fundraising and volunteering.