COURSE CONTENT
Session 1
Timing: approx. 3.5 hours
- The MHFAider role•
- Self Care and Wellbeing•
- Introduction to ALGEE •
- What is Mental Heath? •
- Importance of Language
- Understanding your Frame of Reference and Stress Container
Session 2
Timing: approx. 3.5 hours
- What Influences Mental Health
- The Mental Health Continuum
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Traumatic Events
- Listening and Empathy
- Easting Disorders
- Self Harm
- Substance Misuse
Session 3
Timing: approx. 3.5 hours
- Applying ALGEE to case studies
- Depression
- Suicide
- Psychosis
Session 4
Timing: approx. 3 hours
- Recovery and the Lived Experience
- Applying ALGEE to Case Studies
- MHFA Conversations
- Boundaries
- Self Care and Wellbeing
Note
All log on information and joining clear instructions will be sent prior to course
Manuals and workbooks
These are included in the cost of the course and will be sent prior to the course. Your digital MHFA manual is a useful reference resource during and after the course. You will also have access to the 24/7 MHFA app.
Hello
Bebba Smithers MSc. - Mental Health First Aid Instructor
I am a qualified and experienced Mental Health First Aid instructor and love teaching this course. I have worked within medical education for over 30 years and bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience.
FEEDBACK
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A very insightful course that consolidated some of my previous knowledge as well as teaching me a lot of new skills. The online platform for accessing resources is fantastic - straightforward and user friendly. The way content was delivered was very engaging - I enjoyed the interactive nature, despite being via an online medium which can be difficult. Thank you to Bebba for her time and for a useful and practical course.
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An excellent two days of insightful, resourceful information and such a good engaging group sharing personal stories brought it all so much more to life and could see how implementing strategies that we had learnt could help with these every day scenarios/situations.
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Great course and very interactive. Really good group that shared experiences and had helpful discussions. Course shared tools and techniques that are really helpful. With some theory and facts to explain mental health and what to look for.Many resources signposted to, to continue learning and to have with us as support.
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An intense but very valuable course which i will be recommending to my senior team.
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i thoroughly enjoyed this course, my knowledge has been expanded greatly and this is due to the excellent course leader. Bebba is very approachable and supportive, i would not hesitate to attend another course ran by her.
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Super two days learning about the tools to help you deal with any mental health concerns, covering a wide range of topics. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.
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The course was very interactive and supportive throughout. It allowed for shared experiences and understanding from other locations and departments. The course was well laid out and allowed time for reflection and additional learning during the course.Thank you very much
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I would not hesitate to attend another course ran by her Really good learning environment and tutor created a sense of ease, which help the group to discuss and participate well
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Excellent instructor. Good pace. Interactive. Good rapport.
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I was apprehensive about attending the course as I didn't know what to expect. I lacked confidence in myself to have a conversation with someone about their mental health and often being afraid to say the wrong thing. By attending the course and being introduced to the ALGEE framework I am able to use this to guide me with confidence to have a discussion with a patient, friend or colleague regarding their mental health and that it's 'OK@ to ask awkward questions. It has given me food for thought and reassurance in myself that I can help other that are struggling. Bebba Smithers was an excellent host, she was approachable, helpful and made the two days interesting and enjoyable and encouraged a lot of interaction within the group.
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Interactive, well organised and thought provoking
