Youth Mental Health First Aid

PL # 12421

  • Starting from 17 Mar 2020 until 24 Mar 2020
  • Cancellation permitted until 12 Mar 2020
  • Event registrations closed on 12 Mar 2020

Delivery Format :

Event registration is Closed

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.

Presenters

Wendy Vasquez (AISWA Staff)

Senior Psychologist

Wendy Vasquez <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Wendy Vasquez is a seasoned school psychologist with extensive experience in Independent Schools. An accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer, she is also trained in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) by Dr. Ross Greene. Since 2015 at AISWA, Wendy has worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students to promote inclusive, supportive educational environments. Her interests include student and teacher wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware practices, childhood attachment, and parenting.

Roger Coghill (AISWA Staff)

Senior Psychologist

Roger Coghill <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Terms & Conditions

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Segments

Event Segment

Date / Time

17 Mar 2020 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 7.00

Event Segment

Date / Time

24 Mar 2020 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 7.00

Course Number

14

Learning Area

  • Psychology + Wellbeing

School Area

  • Secondary (7-10)
  • Senior Secondary (11 - 12)

Event Contact

AITSL Standards