Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and customised mental health and wellbeing workshops
Organisations
- “The challenge of work-life balance is without question one of the most significant struggles faced by modern man.” Stephen R. Covey
- Whilst there is no guarantee that we can prevent mental health issues from arising, having a workplace that is open to having a conversation, embrace well being and be better equipped to deal with situations can make so much difference.
- Workplace Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and a variety of workshops which can be customised to meet the needs of your organisation.
- Support with the development of mental health and well-being policies and procedures.
Schools
- “Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions” Unknown
- Youth Mental Health First Aid and customised mental health professional development
- Support with curriculum and whole school well being frameworks
- Psycho-education sessions and group programmes for parents and carers
Parents and Carers
- One of the most difficult yet rewarding jobs in the world is being a parent
- Children are not born with instruction manuals, so we rely on the knowledge and experience of those around us and guess what?We get it wrong sometimes!
- Parenting a child with mental health issues can be even more of a challenge
- Training,individual consultation and group support sessions especially for parents/carers, providing strategies that you can use to both support your child but also care for yourself
- Don’t forget before you are a parent you are a person!
Customised Workshops Include
- All Over The Place! Understanding Anxiety
- All Fired Up! Understanding Anger
- What About Us? Strategies For Self Care
- Mending Myths
- Growing Resilience
- Teenage Transitions
Mental Health First Aid Australia is a national not-for-profit provider of mental health first aid education that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills when it matters most.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
The 12-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:
Face-to-face: 2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days or 4x 3 hour sessions over 4 daysBlended Face-to-Face: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face sessionBlended Online: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach a young person they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to help a young person to seek professional help or other supports.
The 14-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 3 ways:
Face-to-face: 2 x 7-hour sessions over 2 days or 4 x 3.5 hour sessions over 4 days
Blended Face-to-Face: self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a one day (7 hours) OR 2 x half days (3.5 hours) face-to-face sessions
Blended Online: self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 3 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions
Pam has a strong passion for the field of training and development and has extensive experience of designing, delivering and evaluating a large variety of training packages to a variety of audiences, including community and corporate.
She completed the first year of her Post Graduate Certificate of Education prior to her migration from the UK in 2010 and completed her TAE40110 Certificate IV Training and Assessment in 2017 which she upgraded to TAE40116 in 2019.
Pam has considerable knowledge and experience of learning processes and adapts her training delivery to meet the varied learning styles of individuals, ensuring differentiation, whilst constantly monitoring efficacy.
She draws upon a wide range of professional and personal experience, empowering others and brings a sense of fun and creativity to her training.
