A simple guide for teams who have booked onto a Mental Health Training Course.
Recognising the Signs
They start with a basic introduction on how to recognise when colleagues are struggling with issues of their own and then go through the signs of changes in behaviour, mood and work output that may indicate a problem. It’s useful to have background information on the common mental health conditions and their signs, for example Mind has a wealth of public information on the subject.
Active Listening Skills
Listening techniques, including giving someone your full attention, asking them open questions, and avoiding offering them reassurance or advice too quickly, are typically practised within a Mental Health Training Course.
Starting a Difficult Conversation
Starting a Difficult Conversation – practical ways of approaching a conversation with care and how to manage your own feelings of apprehension. These topics are often put into practice by way of a short exercise and/or a role play.
When to Refer Someone On
Participants will learn how and when to refer someone for Professional Support, such as a GP, Employee Assistance Programme or other relevant services.
More on Mental Health Training Courses Milton Keynes can be found at www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/milton-keynes.
Looking After Yourself
Mental Health Training Courses – supporters need supporting too. Supporter’s self-care needs to be covered at the end of the Mental Health Training Course.
It’s also important that any training gives a team both knowledge of a subject and the confidence to act on that knowledge.