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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Become an empowered advocate for mental health within your organisations and communities. Armed with knowledge\, compassion and practical skills after completing the training\, you’ll be better prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. \nIn today’s fast-paced world\, mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent. The Mental Health First Aid Online Workshop and Self-Paced Learning offers an essential toolkit for individuals to recognise\, understand and respond to mental health crises effectively. \nIt begins with an exploration of common mental health disorders\, including depression\, anxiety\, substance use disorders\, schizophrenia and psychosis. Participants gain a deep understanding of the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions\, dispelling myths and reducing stigma along the way. \nThrough engaging presentations\, interactive discussions\, and real-life scenarios\, participants learn practical strategies for providing initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis. They develop skills in active listening\, empathy\, and non-judgmental communication\, fostering an environment of trust and understanding. \nParticipants also delve into crisis intervention and casual counselling techniques\, learning how to assess risk\, provide reassurance\, and connect individuals with appropriate professional help. Role-playing exercises allow them to practice these skills in a safe and supportive environment\, building confidence and competence. \nThis training course equips participants with valuable knowledge about self-care and mental wellness practices\, emphasising the importance of maintaining their own wellbeing while supporting others. Topics such as stress management\, professional boundary-setting\, and accessing support resources are explored in-depth. \nDuration and format \nThis training will be delivered via a blended model including 5-7 hours of self-paced learning and a whole day online workshop 9:30am–4:30pm. \nLearning outcomes  \nAt the end of this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \n\nrecognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults\nuse an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation\nassess for a range of crisis and non-crisis situations and provide initial support\nunderstand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses\, risk factors and treatments and support available\napply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.\n\nPlease note: \nThis course is accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA). You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.\n \nIdeal for \nCommunity organisation workers\, school staff\, health professionals\, youth workers\, child and family workers\, and counsellors. \nAbout the presenters \nFelicity Vance is a lead programs facilitator with the Centre for Learning and Innovation. She is a qualified mental health first aid Instructor and has qualifications in family and domestic violence practice\, a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and business\, and a master of teaching. Felicity is experienced in the provision of family violence\, mental health\, healthy relationships\, gender equality and psychoeducational services. She has experience working with correctional cohorts including facilitating and leading programs for individuals engaged with the correctional system\, as well as working with organisations to improve their gender diversity. Felicity is passionate about working in the primary prevention area of family violence and mental health and blends her professional and personal experience to engage people from all walks of life. \nLuke Pepperell is a lead programs facilitator for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice\, certificate IV in mental health\, and is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Luke is also currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling. Luke has been facilitating programs for people who use violence for almost 3 years within the community and prison environment. Previously he has worked for the Centre for Law Enforcement and Public Health as a research assistant looking at how to reduce gender-based violence from a global perspective. Additionally\, Luke supervises correctional staff across Victoria and supports them in delivering strength-based psychoeducational programs. \nRegistration information \n\nWhen you register\, you’ll be taken to our payment gateway to complete your registration. A new account will be automatically created for you in our Learning Management System (Moodle).\nRegistrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event.\nWorkshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date\, or your registration will be cancelled.\nIf paying by invoice\, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event.\n\nTraining Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF\, 1MB] \nOther information \nPlease note that you’ll need access to the following to participate in this workshop: \n\ndesktop or laptop computer\nreliable internet connection\nheadphones recommended\nmicrophone/speakers\nwebcam (built-in or external to your computer)\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/mental-health-first-aid-2
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CATEGORIES:Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Relationships%20Australia%20Victoria":MAILTO:ravtraining@rav.org.au
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