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.
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.
Participants should be able to provide initial first aid and respond appropriately to people experiencing:-
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
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:
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.
Unit 2 Freshwater Bay, 12 Blakesley Street, Tewantin Qld 4565
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