ALA’s Mental Health Programs

PROGRAM OPTION 1:

FRONTLINE HELP IN MENTAL HEALTH

OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SKILLS IN PROVIDING FIRST AID TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A PSYCHOLOGICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM IN MUCH THE SAME WAY THAT WE ADMINISTER FIRST AID FOR PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.

THE SKILLS ARE ALSO VALUABLE IN EVERYDAY LIFE AND IN RELATING TO PEOPLE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.

The Program is designed to equip people with the skills to provide first line care to people experiencing a mental health problem. This might involve crisis situations where a person needs support until a trained health care provider can take over.

More likely, however, a person will be demonstrating some of the effects of a mental health problem that are developing over time. In this situation the person may talk to you to seek your help. At other times you will notice something is not quite right and approach the person with the intent of providing assistance.

IT TEACHES YOU HOW TO:

  • R  ECOGNISE PROBLEMS
  • E  NGAGE WITH THE PERSON
  • E  VALUATE RISK
  • S  UPPORT THE PERSON AND
  • E  VALUATE WHAT HAS HAPPENED

This is the REESE model of providing mental health first aid. You will learn about mental illness, the causes and the problems that arise from them, as well as how to establish persons at risk, and what you can say to provide support.

Using advanced communication techniques, you will develop your communication skills and abilities to help you provide appropriate support in the most difficult of times. You will learn some advanced communication skills to help you provide appropriate support.

This is a very interactive course and you will practice your new skills and to discuss issues.The course is not a treatment program for people with mental health problems. It is for those who want to know more about these problems and who are prepared to provide assistance when required.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

TOPICS AND SKILLS COVERED

  • Fundamentals of psychology and human functioning
  • How to recognise the psychological problems
  • Basic psychopathology of these problems (causes and effects)
  • Advanced listening and responding skills (helping)
  • Effective interventions for each of the problems
  • Managing personal stress and feelings
  • Reflection and debriefing
  • How and where to refer people in distress

APPROACH

  • The course involves a 2-day F2F workshop (2 x 6 hrs)…. OR
  • The second option virtual / online, offered by 4 webinars and 9 online module – for groups of  10 people at a time.
  • The course involves a large component of skill development and participants will be expected to practice interventions during the program.

 OUTCOMES

Participants should be able to provide initial first aid and respond appropriately to people experiencing:-

  • Anxiety (panic attacks, high level of agitation)
  • Depressive behaviour
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviour
  • Psychotic episode
  • Confusion (dementia and related conditions)
  • Disorientation
  • Traumatic events
  • Substance abuse
  • Anger and aggressive behaviour
  • Distress

 

ASSESSMENT

AUSTRALASIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (RTO# 41012) is proud to partner with Dr Stewart Hase and has aligned the program to:

BSBSS00129_R1 Cross-Sector Mental Health and Organisational Disruption Skill Set, which includes BSBWHS432X Contribute to organisational mental health response in the context of disruptive events, which are Nationally Accredited units of competency.

In order to obtain a Statement of Attainment, participants will undertake and successfully complete: Multiple Choice Knowledge Questions, Scenario Testing / Applied Activity, Observation of Practice during the workshops, and an Interview with the course facilitator, who will provide scenarios to which the interviewee will respond

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PROGRAM OPTION 2:

Leadership and Fostering Mental Health in your Workplace

Rationale

As you know, mental health is a major community issue with a rising incidence of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems. Recent studies have shown that an increasing number of people are reporting sleep disturbance, high levels of stress, drinking alcohol excessively and feeling as if life is not enjoyable. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these problems.

Given that work is a major part of people’s lives and often a significant stressor, it is paramount that today’s Leaders are equipped with the necessary skills to navigate complex issues relating to employee health and wellbeing.

You can provide leadership by ensuring your workplace provides:

  • an environment which is as mentally healthy an environment as possible,
  • reacts appropriately to people who are suffering from acute mental health problems,
  • supports people who have a chronic mental health problem, and
  • helps people returning to work following a mental health problem.

Assists the modern leader to achieve these goals by providing knowledge and skills in the following:

 

    • Understanding what constitutes mental health and mental illness.
    • Being aware of how work can contribute to mental health problems.
    • Organisational culture and mental health.
    • How to design mentally healthy workplaces.
    • Recognising the signs of mental ill health in people and what to do when problems occur.
    • Being prepared and able to have conversations with people who have mental health problems.
    • Supporting people at work who have a mental health problem.
    • Reacting appropriately when a staff member needs to take leave for a mental health problem.
    • Ensuring that a staff member who is returning to work having experienced a mental health problem is supported.
    • Supporting the mental health needs of those with a disability.
    • Working with staff to develop their skills in achieving the above goals.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

TOPICS AND SKILLS COVERED

Module 1: Overview: Leadership and Mental Health/Illness
Module 2: Mental Health Risk Factors at Work
Module 3: Mental Illness
Module 4: What do I Say Next? Mental Health First Aid
Module 5: Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Module 6: Leading and Rehabilitation in the Workplace

 

APPROACH

  • This Program is delivered over 6 weeks online or two-day face-to-face, providing skills for the modern leader in these areas.
  • It includes 6 modules and 4 webinars.
  • You will also cover some useful concepts in human behaviour as well as the factors that contribute to both mental health and mental ill health.
  • This knowledge and skills will be valuable in all aspects of your life as well as your leadership role. 

ASSESSMENT

AUSTRALASIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (RTO# 41012) is proud to partner with Dr Stewart Hase and has aligned the program to BSBWHS309 – Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes, which is a Nationally Accredited unit of competency.

In order to obtain a Statement of Attainment, participants will undertake and successfully complete: Multiple Choice Knowledge Questions, Scenario Testing / Applied Activity, Observation of Practice during the workshops, and an Interview with the course facilitator, who will provide scenarios to which the interviewee will respond.

Ready to Register Your Expression of Interest?
Click on the Register NOW button below to book a place in the next program & receive the program outline.

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