Module 3 Video Narrative:
Accountability & Responsibility:
AMCAT Audit Tool:
Considerations for engaging people in the process of working with risk:
Culture & Risk Assessment articles:
Engaging trusting working relationships:
Personal Safety Plans:
Safety Plan Case Example:
Reflective Questions:
Teamworking & Team Approach:
The pros & cons of meeting etiquette:
Module 2 Video Narrative:
Components in Assessing & Managing Risk:
Assessing & Managing Risk:
Risk Categories & Factors:
Risk Management:
Risk Formulation worksheet:
Sabrina Case Study ~ Working with Risk [1]:
Sabrina Case Study ~ Working with Risk [2]:
The Prediction Conundrum:
Working with Risk tool ~ Current Situation & Guidelines:
Working with Risk tool ~ Detailed Review & Guidelines:
Taking risks is essentially about making decisions. Module 5 ~ Risk Decision-Making explores the complex influences on our decision-making abilities and processes. Systems 1&2 thinking, intuition, and a structured approach to making reasoned decisions form the basis of the module. However, we also need to be aware of our own biases and the need for organisational support.
Module 5 ~ Introduction:
5.1 Risk Decision-Making:
5.2 Risk Decision-Making Quotes:
5.3 Systems 1&2 Thinking:
5.4 Intuition:
5.5 Irrational Habits & Biases:
5.6 A Structured Approach to Risk Decision-Making:
5.7 Decision-Maker Qualities:
5.8 Organisational Support:
5.9 Module summary comments:
The concept of Positive Risk-Taking is a creation emerging out of what I call a Strengths Approach. The success, or otherwise, in taking a risk will be significantly underpinned by our knowledge and application of strengths (wants, desires, talents, abilities, capabilities, motivations). Module 4 ~ Working with Strengths focuses on defining a strengths approach and its evidence base; practical application of specifically designed tools; and the importance of an organisational understanding of what the approach offers.
Module 4 ~ Introduction:
4.1 Working with Strengths:
4.2 What is a strengths approach?:
4.3 Historical Context & Evidence Base:
4.4 A Strengths Approach in Practice:
4.5 Strengths Tools & Teamwork:
4.6 Strengths and the Organisational Context:
4.7 Strengths & Recovery:
4.8 Module summary comments:
Working with Risk critically involves Working with People… the focus of module 3 of this course. Engagement, collaboration, and person-centred practice are at the core of how we work with people. But, as with all aspects of risk, it’s easier said than done!
Module 3 ~ Introduction:
3.1 Working with People:
3.2 What is Person-Centred Working?:
3.3 Responsible practice:
3.4 Culture, race and risk:
3.5 Individual engagement:
3.6 Teamwork:
3.7 Module summary comments:
The content of Module 2 – Working with Risk is essentially about the mechanics of assessing and managing risk. As with so many things, risk (or risk assessment as it’s loosely referred to) is a process, not an event. It involves the challenge of working with uncertainty. But it will benefit from developing a structured approach
Module 2 ~ Introduction:
2.1 Working with Risk:
2.2 A History of Risk & Uncertainty:
2.3 What is risk Assessment?:
2.4 Prioritising risk:
2.5 How to hinder good practice:
2.6 A structured approach to good practice:
2.7 Design for good practice:
2.8 Risk formulation:
2.9 Module summary comments:
2025 marked 31 years since I first created the concept of Positive Risk-Taking. It was founded within the broader context of Strengths-Based Practice.
2025 was also the year I finally chose the option of retirement. As much of my career was a gift to me, I can now present the module summaries and complete video/audio content of a 5-module course I developed in 2022 as a gift to you.
This course summarises much of what I thought to be important in creating and delivering best practice. It emerged out of working within and alongside UK mental health services, but I believe the content has much wider relevance and application.
Marketing was never my forte… so I’m hopeful that free access to these materials will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!
The following are the Module summaries (Video & Audio versions). In subsequent posts I intend to present the detailed content from each module.
Module 1 ~ Developing a Risk Mindset:
Module 2 ~ Working with Risk:
Module 3 ~ Working with People:
Module 4 ~ Working with Strengths:
Module 5 ~ Risk Decision Making:
So you think you know what ‘Positive Risk-Taking‘ is? Well, reflect again on that statement, as I created it back in 1994, and I have come across many people who lazily misinterpret the language and get the true meaning wrong.
Are you occasionally, or often maybe, confronted with a need to make a challenging risk decision? Well, if so, read on, as I have good news for you…
Click on the link below to register for instant access to my latest webinar, outlining 5 simple steps to clear and confident risk decision-making. The webinar outlines my original creation of the concept of Positive Risk-Taking, along with access to a comprehensive range of resources for implementing best practice.
https://positiverisktaking.lpages.co/risk-aversion-risk-taking-webinar
Groucho Marx said “These are my principles, and if you don’t like them, well… I have others.” In this video I outline a number of principles of best practice when we are working with risk.
Use the following link to also access a free training webinar which introduces my simple 5-step process to risk decision-making, which also form the core modules of the Positive Risk-Taking Membership Site:
“If it wasn’t for the possibility of suicide, I would have killed myself a long time ago.” An exploration of choice, autonomy and hope.
Use the following link to also access a free training webinar which introduces my simple 5-step process to risk decision-making, which also form the core modules of the Positive Risk-Taking Membership Site:
The Strengths Revolution 