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Vicarious trauma for anyone bearing witness to others' trauma is a huge issue in the public conversation right now. I've worked with counsellors, Police, customer service staff, pharmacists, lawyers and legal admin staff, psychologists, journalists, paramedics, nurses, teachers, bank staff, carers and more in training skills development to minimise the impacts of VT. This is a workplace health and safety issue that CAN be managed well with an early intervention approach. At MakeShift there are lots of enquiries coming in about workplace programs. I've been designing one off workshops as well as monthly facilitated check ins and group reflective sessions that focus on noticing the impacts of burnout and VT, and using Creative First Aid as a trauma informed, accessible response that people can be empowered to weave into their routine straight away. It's a little bit of psycho-education about the nervous system, plus an exploration of creative practices that start at one minute repair prescriptions that work to regulate and keep workers in their window of tolerance, so as to be able to effectively manage the content they are exposed to at work. We are passionate about this work. People doing jobs that support others in the midst of great challenge are literally holding our community together, and require care and support too. We like to do this in a way that meets the reality of our actual lives, connects with what you enjoy, and injects a dose of delight, awe and wonder into the day. Please get in touch if you'd like us to design a program, workshop or check-in series for your team. https://lnkd.in/ghS5kp2C #creativefirstaid #creativeprescribing #vicarioustrauma #workplacementalhealth #psychologicalsafety #socialprescribing #creativeprescribing

#talk Pharmacists are the first point of care! We completed a psychological first aid course offered by John Hopkins University which was developed to assist healthcare professionals in being there, both physically and emotionally, for patients in traumatic and life-changing events. With these tools as pharmacists, we can not only offer health care services to treat a physical ailment but also be an individual who listens and supports a patient through their treatment and recognises when we may need to refer them for further psychological assistance. Mental health is important, and with the move towards holistic healthcare, these skills are indeed necessary to equip us for our roles.

We are so proud of our Student Ambassador, Scarlet Herbertson, for her e-poster presentation on "Enhancing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training through simulation-based learning: a transformative approach" at Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) #ASPiH24 #mentalhealthfirstaid #simulationtraining #transformation

“IN THE NEWS!” Renowned Clinical Psychologist Chintan Naik shares his expertise on the crucial role of Psychological First Aid (PFA) in today’s world! Read how PFA can help individuals cope with trauma, build resilience, and foster a supportive community. “Psychological First Aid is not just a concept, it’s a necessity. Let’s make it a part of our daily lives.” - Chintan Naik #PsychologicalFirstAid #MentalHealthAwareness #ChintanNaik #NewspaperArticle #MentalWellness #SelfCare #Gujarati

“IN THE NEWS!” Renowned Clinical Psychologist Chintan Naik shares his expertise on the crucial role of Psychological First Aid (PFA) in today’s world! Read how PFA can help individuals cope with trauma, build resilience, and foster a supportive community. “Psychological First Aid is not just a concept, it’s a necessity. Let’s make it a part of our daily lives.” - Chintan Naik #PsychologicalFirstAid #MentalHealthAwareness #ChintanNaik #NewspaperArticle #MentalWellness #SelfCare

PMHNP Exam Insights: Questions & Answers Explained https://lnkd.in/g-4wjYsx Dive into essential knowledge for your PMHNP exam preparation with our comprehensive Q&A sessions. Each question is paired with detailed explanations to ensure a deep understanding of key concepts. Perfect for helping you ace your exam and enhance your mental health nursing skills! #PMHNP #NursingExam #MentalHealth #NursePractitioner #ExamPrep #NPExamCoach

Demonstrate your organization's commitment to parity between mental and physical health by enabling your Mental Health First Aiders to refresh their skills, just like your physical first aiders do. The four-hour MHFA Refresher course will keep your MHFAiders® motivated, empowered, and confident to carry out their roles, providing access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®. If it's been three or more years since your MHFAiders last trained, get in touch to book today: https://lnkd.in/eibpf7EX #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing (Image description: Two co-workers walking down a staircase holding plastic report folders. In the top right corner, white text says: Support included. White text on a teal panel across the bottom of the image says: Investing in the MHFA Refresher course will keep your MHFAiders® motivated, empowered, and confident to carry out their roles. The white MHFA England logo is in the bottom right corner.)

🚀 Ready to unlock the power of data in Mental Health First Aid? 🚀 Please join Elaine Tsao, MPH, Sanjana Bhakta, MPH, and I from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for an exciting webinar on how Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) evaluations can provide valuable insights into program impact. Whether you’re a seasoned evaluator, researcher, or just interested in leveraging data to drive meaningful outcomes, this session will help you better understand and utilize MHFA data for your needs and initiatives. 🗓 Date: September 25, 2024   🕐 Time: 2:00 PM (EST) 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gMjq_Xmf In Unlocking Insights: Demystifying MHFA Evaluations, we’ll dive deep into the pre- and post-evaluations provided to learners, breaking down the constructs they measure and how they align with MHFA’s theory of change. We'll also explore how to access the evaluation data and how evaluators and researchers can use it to document impact or supplement their work. ✨ Key Takeaways:   - Overview of the MHFA evaluations   - Understanding the key constructs and their relevance   - Accessing and analyzing evaluation data   - Opportunities for using this data in research and evaluation  This is the first webinar in a series dedicated to maximizing the impact of MHFA evaluations and data, so don’t miss out! #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFAData #Webinar #Research #Evaluation #DataDrivenImpact #MentalHealth

As The Saying Goes, "you can’t grow without being intentional" So we go again! Another opportunity is around the corner to empower you to support psychological wellbeing. Quickly before we unfold what we have for you We would like to let you know that Just as a beautifully crafted house requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail, so is this training designed to refine your skills and take your psychological first aid expertise to new heights! Learn how to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in distress with our Advanced Psychological First Aid Training course. This comprehensive program focuses on: - Trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. - Effective crisis communication and active listening. - Assessing and addressing emotional needs. - Providing emotional support and stabilization. - Leadership roles in coordinating psychological first aid responses. - Strategies for efficient application of psychological first aid techniques. Our expert instructors will guide you in developing the skills and confidence to make a positive impact on a patient's psychological health. Sit tight and anticipate!!! #PsychologicalFirstAid #AdvancedTraining #LEAD #LEADcommunityfoundation

We are super excited to share that we have had another abstract, "Enhancing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training through simulation-based learning: a transformative approach" selected for publication in the Journal of Healthcare Simulation: https://lnkd.in/eTnShiEW This abstract outlines how we incorporated mental health simulation training into the delivery of Mental Health First Aid in order to provide hands on, practical and immersive experiences in which the participants could practise their new skills. Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Scarlet Herbertson Carrie Hamilton Jessica Spencer Kirsten Howson Caroline Tomkins Nichola Martin #simulationtraining #mentalhealthfirstaid #immersivelearning #mentalhealtheducation