Adult MENTAL HEALTH refresher FIRST AID COURSE£120
13:00 - 17:00 Tutors: Ali Johnson If you wish to pay by invoice, please contact our Courses Team.
We also run a Youth Mental Health First Aid course. Click below for further details.
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ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is for people who have completed their two day MHFA course approximately 3 years ago and wish to refresh. The Sustainability Centre is pleased to offer a discount for this course. The MHFA website price is £150 pp we offer this course at £120.
Refresh your Mental Health First Aid skills in the beautiful setting of The Sustainability Centre, a learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability, based in the heart of Hampshire's South Downs National Park in the UK. Your instructor, Ali Johnson, has many years experience of delivering the course to a diverse range of participants. Her aim is to make training, comprehensive and informative in an inclusive and safe environment. Includes 3 year access to ongoing support through the MHFAider Support App® and Community, all course materials & certificate.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.
Refresh your Mental Health First Aid skills in the beautiful setting of The Sustainability Centre, a learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability, based in the heart of Hampshire's South Downs National Park in the UK. Your instructor, Ali Johnson, has many years experience of delivering the course to a diverse range of participants. Her aim is to make training, comprehensive and informative in an inclusive and safe environment. Includes 3 year access to ongoing support through the MHFAider Support App® and Community, all course materials & certificate.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- The four-hour MHFA Refresher course gives you the chance to:
- Renew your MHFA skills
- Update your knowledge of mental health support
- Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- A safe environment to discuss best practice and explore your knowledge and skills
- Access three years of MHFAider® Support and Benefits
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- Please note that the MHFA Refresher is only for people who have completed an MHFA course
Just like physical first aid, we recommend that MHFAiders® attend a Refresher course every three years. An up to date knowledge of mental health support.
THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Partipants must have previously attended the Adult MHFA two day course and be over 18 years old.
WHAT TO BRING
- Outdoor clothing & sturdy footwear
- A packed lunch or lunch is available from The Beech Cafe (open Wednesday to Sunday only)
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Ali Johnson was one of the first in the country to be trained in delivering MHFA in 2008 and has delivered numerous courses since to a wide variety of people and sectors. Alongside delivering MHFA and other courses for the past 7 years, she has worked in healthcare patient facing roles, supporting people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ali also runs a successful therapy practice. Ali has 10 years experience working in addictions where her specialism was dual diagnosis, which sparked her drive to become an MHFA instructor. Her passion is to encourage & support individuals to further their knowledge and self-development, whilst increasing their ability to support others, raise awareness and overcome stigma. Ali has a strong and diverse background in healthcare, training and holistic therapies. She has been delivering adult education over the past 15 years and holds a City & Guilds Further & Adult education teaching certificate.
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Check Out Accommodation
You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.