Lighthouse Charity Training

This course is aimed at delegates who have an interest in supporting people with their mental health.

This two-day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Delivery: This will be a bespoke face-to-face, onsite delivery. Learning takes place through live training sessions, with self-learning activities in between. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan

Venue: Havant Thicket Reservoir Project Office, Havant Road, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6FF

Duration: 4 live sessions delivered over 2 days

Takeaways: Everyone who completes the course will receive:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Delegates: 8 – 16 (We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn)