Mental Health First Aid – peer support

Supporting others with their mental health can be challenging even if you’ve received Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) training previously.

This workshop provides support to trained Mental Health First Aiders, offering a space to share best practice and explore issues and trends.

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Duration

1.5 hours

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Cost

£450 for a group of 8 to 16

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Participants

Mental health first aiders

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Format

Online or in person

What you will learn

Having previously become a certified Mental Health First Aider, this course will help you refresh your skills and knowledge alongside peers who are also trained to support others.

Through sharing experiences with peers, you will gain insights into common challenges or situations. Importantly, the workshop will help you reflect on your experiences enabling you to support your own mental health and be supported by peers.

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Who the course is for

Trained Mental Health First Aiders who want to connect with peers and keep their skills and knowledge fresh.

Peer support is a really valuable tool in caring for your own mental health as a Mental Health First Aider and can help provide insights into best practice and common issues or trends.

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By the end of the course you’ll be able to

  • Keep your skills and knowledge up to date
  • Share experiences and learn from peers
  • Feel connected and supported by CPSL Mind

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CUFC & PUFC football club holding STOP Suicide I'd Ask signs

What you will learn

Having previously become a certified Mental Health First Aider, this course will help you refresh your skills and knowledge alongside peers who are also trained to support others.

Through sharing experiences with peers, you will gain insights into common challenges or situations. Importantly, the workshop will help you reflect on your experiences enabling you to support your own mental health and be supported by peers.

Two women sitting at a table smiling - Mental Health First Aid Training Course Cambridge

Who the course is for

Trained Mental Health First Aiders who want to connect with peers and keep their skills and knowledge fresh.

Peer support is a really valuable tool in caring for your own mental health as a Mental Health First Aider and can help provide insights into best practice and common issues or trends.

Person writing notes on a piece of paper

By the end of the course you’ll be able to

  • Keep your skills and knowledge up to date
  • Share experiences and learn from peers
  • Feel connected and supported by CPSL Mind

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