{"title":"Dorset (MHFA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook a \u003cstrong\u003eMental Health First Aid course in Dorset\u003c\/strong\u003e and train your team to spot the signs of poor mental health, offer first-line support and signpost professional help. These classroom courses run at venues across Dorset — including Poole and Wimborne — and equip staff and managers to become confident workplace Mental Health First Aiders. Compare dates, venues and prices, explore related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-advocate-st-john-ambulance\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health Advocate training\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Well-being courses\u003c\/a\u003e, and book your place online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-wimborne","title":"Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in Wimborne, Dorset (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorkplace Mental Health First Aid Training in Wimborne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial assistance to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with mental health issues. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same way we would provide first aid to someone with a physical injury, a mental health first aider can offer the same initial support using the tools gained within the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe training is delivered by an experienced and qualified MHFA England instructor, using a combination of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho needs the Mental Health First Aid qualification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mental Health First Aid course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn more about mental health, some of the common mental health issues people may experience and support co-workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Mental Health First Aid training important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental health education empowers people to care for themselves and others by reducing stigma through understanding. Ouch hope to break down barriers to the support that people may need to stay well, recover, or manage their symptoms – to thrive in learning, work and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmployers have a ‘duty of care’. This means they must do all they reasonably can to support the mental health, safety, and well-being of their employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an MHFAider® you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental Health First Aid and the action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MHFAider® role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is mental health?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful and unhelpful language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful models to support the role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat influences mental health?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is anxiety?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisis first aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive listening and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are eating disorders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is self-harm?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is substance misuse?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying the mental health action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is depression?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is suicide?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisis first aid continued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is psychosis?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and lived experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoundaries in the MHFAider role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving forward in the MHFAider role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy MHFA action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an MHFAider® you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice active listening and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice self-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to use the MHFAider Support App®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMHFA England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValidity of Award\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis certificate does not expire; 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