TRAINING FOR PARTNERSHIP

This brief article describes the process used by a mental health case management program in Toronto, Canada, to involve consumers in trainin g staff members to more effectively address partnership issues with cl ients. Using information gathered from several clients of the service and from the case managers, a mental health consumer trainer led an in -depth discussion with staff members on the situations and variables t hat impact on partnership. The effect of this seminar on the practice of the staff several months later is described.