MHFA Tools for Coaches

Monday 1st November 9am- 1pm (online)

Course outline:

This workshop, specifically designed for coaches, is devised to follow on from the Mental Health First Aid (Adult) course and is a standalone programme. It has been validated by the Association for Coaching CPD Hours Scheme.

The workshop explores:

The interface and boundaries between coaching and mental health counselling
The spectrum of mental health norms and epidemiology of mental illnesses in our community
Impact of mental health difficulties on businesses, individuals and families
Key features of a range of common mental health conditions, as presented in a range of Case Studies.
A review of a range of tools to deploy with clients in seeking to identify who may benefit from an onward referral to a mental health professional for diagnostic investigation.
Worked example of deployment of assessment tools by coaches.

What to expect:

We limit numbers to a maximum of 25 people per cohort. Learning takes place through a mix of presentation, case studies and group discussions. While participants would normally be expected to have completed the Mental Health First Aider programme and be currently on the register of MH First Aiders, this is not a requirement.

About your facilitator

Jane is a MHFA Youth and Adult Instructor, qualified to deliver the full two-day course, one day course for Schools and Colleges and Introductory courses, applicable across the lifespan.

Jane’s background is in Clinical Research (development of new medicines within GlaxoSmithKline; International R & D) and Medical Education (including taught courses, clinical experience programmes in hospital settings and e-learning, worldwide). In addition to activities around Medical Education, Jane also established a multidisciplinary clinic in Guildford, Surrey with a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing. The clinical team included a 32-strong strong panel of psychological/ psychiatric practitioners, including Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Counsellors/Psychotherapists, plus other related disciplines, such as Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists etc..

Jane is particularly interested in mental health education within the settings where she hopes to reach those who can have an influence on the lives of people experiencing mental illness, as well as their friends, colleagues and families. Visit: www.Ed4Health.co.uk