| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$590.00 -$490.00 $100.00 |
Description
This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.
The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.
Course Content
Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
Who should attend MHFA training?
Ideally, school staff who
- Regularly work with young people of this age group (ages 12-18)
- Provide elements of pastoral care and support
- Have expressed interest in attending this training
Health and safety precautions are important considerations for the AISWA MHFA trainers and for those who attend the training. However, these workshops are not designed as a therapy or support group. There is a risk that the information or discussions from these workshops can trigger a strong emotional reaction. Please consider this before choosing to attend the training.
Outcomes
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents
- Recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available
- Know how to approach a young person they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns
- Know how to offer initial support and information and how to help a young person seek professional help or other supports
- Know how to use a practical, evidence-based action plan
Presenters
Bas Snijder (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Wendy Vasquez (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Wendy Vasquez is an experienced school psychologist who has worked in the Independent Schools sector extensively, utilizing expertise in both psychology and education to address students' social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. Wendy is an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer and has received specialized training in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) under Dr. Ross Greene.
Since joining AISWA in 2015, Wendy has leveraged her experience from her previous roles at the Non-Government School Psychology Service and TAFE. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and other professionals to foster supportive and inclusive approaches to education and mental health in the school environment.
Wendy's professional interests encompass student and teacher mental health and wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware education, childhood attachment, and parenting.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Day 1
Date / Time
31 Mar 2025 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 7.00
Day 2
Date / Time
1 Apr 2025 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 7.00
Course Number
14Learning Area
- Psychology + Wellbeing
School Area
- Secondary (7-10)
- Senior Secondary (11 - 12)