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You must provide a postal address, as well as your e-mail address, in order to register for this course which is delivered via the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. Please e-mail these details to publichealthtraining@southglos.gov.uk who will register you and ensure your resources are sent out.
(We will use the information you provide to us only in relation to this course whilst complying with the established lawful conditions of explicit consent. In order to provide the service you require we will share your information with Mental Health First Aid England to enable them to send you the course materials required for this training. We will retain your information up to a year after the course to ensure your materials are received, then it will be destroyed securely. The Council’s general Privacy Information can be found here http://www.southglos.gov.uk/privacy)
This is an accessible and flexible online format of the popular ‘face-to-face’ Youth MHFA Two Day course. Learners who complete the course will be certified as Youth Mental Health First Aiders and will receive an e-certificate on completion.
The course is a blend of individual learning and 4 live sessions all of which must be completed for your e-certificate to be issued. Online learning is via MHFA’s Online Learning Hub. Once you are registered, you will be issued with a login code so you can assess the Hub.
You will need a lap top or computer with a web cam and mic for the live sessions and ability to log on to an external platform which is likely to be Zoom. South Glos Council employees will need approval to use an external platform prior to the course starting.
Attendance at all four live sessions is expected.
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 26 September 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
2 | 28 September 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
3 | 03 October 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
4 | 05 October 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This is an online course, if you prefer face to face training we have a session on 31st January 2024 please book onto that date.
Our trauma-informed partner Dignifi will be delivering this training.The People Dept is under-going a radical and long-lasting transformation to become trauma informed and responsive to both the people who work for us, and those in South Glos who are served by us.
The morning session on Trauma Awareness course will cover:
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 05 October 2023 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This workshop is run by Doug Binfield and Gillian Smith. Primary Mental Health Specialist's, Doug and Gillian have many years of experience across CAMHS and Children’s services. Thye will guide you through to better understand anxiety and emotional based school avoidance and support you with tips and tools to support your work with Children and Families. You will also be signposted to further organisations and support.
Essential InformationSession | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 16 October 2023 | 09:30 - 11:00 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
Off The Record are delivering training for professionals looking for a greater understanding of the factors that contribute?to resilience. The training is designed to explore the five different Resilience Lab sessions (Pressure Proof, Making Friends with Stress, Thinking Traps, Stronger and Reach Out) using the evidenced based tools and techniques and generate discussion on how these can be adapted within your setting.
The?training requires all participants to contribute?and share their?experience.
You must attend both days to complete this training
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 16 November 2023 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
2 | 23 November 2023 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This workshop is run by Gill Smith and Robert Black Primary Mental Health Specialists, with many years of experience across CAMHS and Children’s services. They will guide you through to better understand Low mood and Depression and to support you with tips and tools to support your work with Children and Families. You will also be signposted to further organisations and support.
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 23 November 2023 | 09:30 - 11:00 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
Please note participants will need to attends both days
On this 2 day workshop-style course, packed with case studies based on real life and using practical A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© plan, individuals will learn skills to help others proactively (including mental health crises) as well as themselves.
We take an in-depth look at common mental health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, challenge stigma and learn about stress, alarm bells, coping methods, recovery, self-care and so much more!
With a strong focus on how to get help beyond the medical model, Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid creates hope and positive action.
This course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Wellbeing First Aider’ . This is relevant to people who wish to support adults, children they work with and or colleagues. Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a combined workbook & manual, A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© card lanyard, badge, and e-certificate.
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 30 November 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
2 | 05 December 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This 1.5 hour Primary Mental Health Specialist workshop via Teams will provide an understanding of Urgent Mental Health concerns (to include hearing voices & psychosis) - Focus children and Young people and when to be concerned. Using tools strategies and sharing resources.
Essential InformationSession | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 25 January 2024 | 10:00 - 11:30 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
This is an face to face course, if you prefer online training please have a look at our other sessions in 2023.
Our trauma-informed partner Dignifi will be delivering this training.The People Dept is under-going a radical and long-lasting transformation to become trauma informed and responsive to both the people who work for us, and those in South Glos who are served by us.
The morning session on Trauma Awareness course will cover:
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 31 January 2024 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Badminton Road G12 | Map |
Off The Record are delivering training for professionals looking for a greater understanding of the factors that contribute?to resilience. The training is designed to explore the five different Resilience Lab sessions (Pressure Proof, Making Friends with Stress, Thinking Traps, Stronger and Reach Out) using the evidenced based tools and techniques and generate discussion on how these can be adapted within your setting.
The training requires all participants to contribute?and share their?experience. This is for professionals that work with 11-25 year olds.
You must attend both days to complete this training
Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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1 | 05 March 2024 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
2 | 12 March 2024 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |