Mental Health Training Courses
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid - MHFA England
Course Overview (Benefits)
This course is for trainees who require Adult Mental Health First Aid. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid for mental health and how to effectively support those experiencing distress.
This course aims to empower both individuals in the work place and communities to understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and how best to support themselves and those around them in recovery.Course Content/topics covered
This course ensures that you comply with legislation and covers topics that teach skills that can be transferred to a real life situation, including:
- To enable trainees to gain a Mental Health First Aid (England) award in Adult - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Spot the early signs of a possible mental health issue
- Feel confident in how to offer and provide initial help to a person experiencing a mental health issue
- Preserve life where a person may be at risk of harm to themselves or others
- Help to stop mental health from getting worse and to give hope to someone who needs guidance
- Promote recovery of good mental health
- Guide someone towards appropriate treatment and other sources of help
- Understand the stigma that exists around mental health
- Provide help on a first aid basis
Course Duration
2 days.
Target Group
This course is for trainees who require Adult Mental Health First Aid. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid for mental health and how to effectively support those experiencing distress.
Assessment and Certification
Delegates must attend all training sessions and are assessed throughout. Upon completion, delegates will be a qualified Adult Mental Health First Aider (with the certificate issued by Mental Health First Aid (England).
Location of the training
Training will take place at our Head Office in Horwich.
Level
N/A
Method of Delivery
This course is made up of classroom based learning and a practical demonstration.
Course Requirements
Suitable clothing for floor work should be worn as learners are required to complete a practical demonstration.
What happens next?
If you would like more information or wish to book onto this course, contact our team on 01204 677811 or email info@alliancelearning.com.
Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Mental Health First Aid Refresher - MHFA England
Course Overview (Benefits)
Empower Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training.
Enabling your Mental Health First Aider and MHFA Champions to refresh their skills, the same way your physical first aiders do, it’s a great way to demonstrate your organisations commitment to treating mental health and physical health equally. Investing in the course will give you the confidence that your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions are performing their role safely and effectively.
Course Duration
½ day.
Target Group
This course is for delegates who require Adult Mental Health First Aid. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid for mental health and how to effectively support those experiencing distress.
MHFA recommend that Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions attend a refresher course each year.
Assessment and Certification
The four-hour Refresher course will support your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions by:
- Renewing their skills
- Updating their knowledge of mental health supports
- Giving them the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Location of the training
Training will take place at our Head Office in Horwich.
Level
N/A
Method of Delivery
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Course Requirements
There are no specific requirements for the course.
What happens next?
If you would like more information or wish to book onto this course, contact our team on 01204 677811 or email info@alliancelearning.com.
Mental Health Well-being and Resilience
Mental Health Well-being and Resilience
Course Overview (Benefits)
To be better able to cope with emotions and challenge irrational thinking patterns, whilst also being able to support others to develop their own resilience and wellbeing.
Course Content/topics covered
Objectives:
- Students attending this training will leave with an understanding of how to engage others in a meaningful conversation having developed their listening skills.
- Students who attend the training will be able to support another in having meaningful conversation about their resilience and mental wellbeing and will be able to support the development of a resilience plan.
- Once attended the training, students will be equipped with emotional coping skills / strategies to use themselves and encourage others to use also.
- Once attended the training, students will be able to challenge their own negative thinking patterns and promote positive and rational thinking in others.
Course Duration
1 day.
Target Group
Managers and all employees.
Assessment and Certification
There is no assessment but an attendance certificate is provided.
Location of the training
Training will take place at our Head Office in Horwich.
Level
N/A
Method of Delivery
The teaching day is based on power point presentations, exercises, role plays and scenarios.
What happens next?
If you would like more information or wish to book onto this course, contact our team on 01204 677811 or email info@alliancelearning.com.