CPD for qualified first aiders and ambassadors

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This session is for Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health and Safety Ambassadors to deepen their learning around specific themed areas whilst strengthening their connection as a network.

Course description:

We provide your post-trained network with a bespoke programme of CPD (continuing professional development) sessions throughout the year to increase confidence and improve application. Each session includes:

Group check-in – A space for attendees to check-in with how they are feeling
Themed content – A training session on a specific theme
Live supervision – Breakout group work on specific live cases

Session content:

The following sessions are available for booking as part of a programme. We recommend booking a session every 6 weeks averaging around 8 per year:

Session 1 – Peer support – creating a framework to support each other
Session 2 – Resilience – building and promoting resilience
Session 3 – Leading a meeting – presenting in a team meeting
Session 4 – Difficult conversations – framework for conflict and anger
Session 5 – Self-care – tools to look after self and promote self-care
Session 6 – Boundaries – how to be boundaried in our roles
Session 7 – Managing risk – managing high risk and suicide
Session 8 – Trauma – managing trauma and support for trauma

Session 9 – Dealing with difficult times – in line with the current global issues
Session 10 – ALGEE/ SPEAK© deep-dive –practical examples against each area
Session 11 – Supporting grief and loss – responding appropriately
Session 12 – Spotting burnout behaviours – supporting others to make change
Session 13 – Mental health & performance – educating managers
Session 14 – Best practice meeting format – how to open and close a meeting
Session 15 – Supporting isolation – awareness and support
Session 16 – Non-violent communication – expressing feelings and needs