Opportunity to learn Mental Health First Aid
UPDATE- A small number of positions are still available.
Bowls WA in conjunction with Lifeline WA are giving members of the bowls fraternity the opportunity to receive Mental Health First Aid training.
A two day / 12 hour course is being offered at $170 a head on February 10 & 12 2021 at Bassendean Bowling Club. This course is limited in numbers, expressions of interest will close on Wednesday January 27th 2021. Once accepted registration fees must be paid prior to the event and include morning tea and lunch on both days.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
By following an evidence-based Action Plan, participants gain the confidence to offer immediate support, ensuring that those in distress receive the help they need before professional intervention becomes available. This approach fosters a culture of awareness and early intervention, which is essential in reducing stigma and promoting mental well-being on a larger scale.
For mental health practitioners, integrating these principles into their work enhances their ability to provide compassionate and effective care. Those looking to establish a counseling private practice business plan can benefit from incorporating Mental Health First Aid strategies into their services, ensuring that early intervention and community support are central to their practice. By emphasizing prevention and timely assistance, practitioners can build a practice that not only treats mental health conditions but also strengthens the overall resilience of the individuals they serve.
Programs like this underscore the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, fostering a culture where understanding and assistance become second nature.
Mental health care is most effective when it is proactive, compassionate, and accessible. While Mental Health First Aid equips individuals with the tools to provide immediate support, professional intervention remains a crucial component in long-term well-being. Riverdale Psychology offers a comprehensive range of therapy services designed to meet individuals wherever they are on their mental health journey.
From anxiety and depression treatment to trauma-informed care and family counseling, their team of dedicated professionals provides evidence-based support tailored to each client’s unique needs. Just as early intervention can prevent crises from escalating, seeking therapy at the right time can empower individuals to develop coping strategies, build resilience, and reclaim control over their lives.
Dealing with traumatic experiences often requires specialized therapeutic approaches that address both the emotional and physiological impact of trauma. Trauma can leave a lasting imprint on the mind and body, making it difficult to process memories and move forward. This is where therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be incredibly effective. EMDR helps individuals process distressing memories by using guided eye movements to reframe how those memories are stored in the brain, reducing their emotional intensity.
Over time, this technique can help clients feel less triggered by past events and more grounded in the present. Combined with talk therapy and other trauma-informed practices, EMDR empowers individuals to face their trauma without becoming overwhelmed. Building a foundation of safety and trust through therapy allows people to release the grip of past experiences and develop healthier emotional responses, ultimately leading to greater emotional balance and inner peace.
Equally important in the mental health landscape are treatment options for those in need of more direct, transformative interventions. Clinics such as Avesta Ketamine Wellness are committed to changing lives with evidence-based ketamine treatments, delivered in a safe, patient-centered environment. Ketamine therapy has proven to be a powerful tool for individuals battling depression, PTSD, and anxiety, often succeeding where traditional treatments fall short.
Combining professional guidance with compassionate care, Avesta provides a pathway to healing that complements broader mental health initiatives like first aid training, ensuring that individuals not only receive immediate support but also find lasting solutions tailored to their needs.
Mental health problems covered
• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours.
Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Where?
Bassendean Bowling Club – 10 Whitfield Street Bassendean
When?
Wednesday February 10 and Friday February 12 2021, 9am-4:30pm each day.
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Courses
Around 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need are important skills. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a conversation with someone they are concerned about.
At a Mental Health First Aid course, you will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and learn the skills to feel confident and able to help. Having mental health first aid skills means that you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community.
What is covered in an MHFA course?
Learn to recognise common mental health problems, how to provide initial help to someone experiencing a mental health problem using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan, and how to respond in a crisis situation. During the course, participants have the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe environment. Note: This is an education course designed to teach people the skills to give first aid to others, it is not a therapy or support group.
Why attend an MHFA course?
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.
Who can attend this course?
Any adult can attend.
How do I sign up?
Register your expression of interest below
