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.
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Who should attend MHFA training?
Ideally, school staff who
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Regularly work with young people of this age group (ages 12-18)
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Provide elements of pastoral care and support
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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
Presenters
Jane Kirkham (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Jane Kirkham is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a Senior Psychologist working in the AISWA School Psychology Service. She is currently leading the Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project. Jane also has an extensive teaching background having worked in mainstream, inclusive and gifted education at primary and secondary levels.
Bas Snijder (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Terms & Conditions
AISWA Professional Learning – In Person Event
- Detailed In Person event T&Cs here. Below is an overview only.
In Person event conditions
- Attendance records: Participants must sign-in on the day to confirm attendance. A member school can also view this data for their staff.
- Privacy disclaimer: PL Events may be live-streamed, recorded or photographed by AISWA for sharing. Attendees have the right to be excluded from such records but must notify AISWA of their wishes before the start of the event. NB: This condition was acknowledged during registration. See full T&Cs here.
- Attendee swaps: Acceptable. The organiser must be notified. There are conditions.
- Walk Ins: Any non-registered attendee MUST disclose this to AISWA on arrival. A correct registration process can then be followed.
- IT Acceptable Use Policy: Compliance with this policy for the use of AISWA’s on-site equipment, internet and website is required.
- Payment Conditions: Price includes GST. Credit card payment only for Guests. Member schools will be invoiced post-event.
- Cancellation: Cancellation is without charge if prior to Cancellation Permitted date. Cancellations via this website. Late cancellations or failure to attend will incur full cost. Refer any issues to the Event Organiser. If AISWA cancels a PL Event, attendees will be notified by email and any payment will be refunded.
- Free event non-attendance: A fee of $25 may apply. See full T&Cs.
Please click here to view our general terms and conditions
Segments
Day 1
Date / Time
30 Apr 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
AddressSuite 1, 41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 7.00
Day 2
Date / Time
7 May 2024 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
AddressSuite 1, 41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia