Community workers frequently find themselves working with individuals who suffer from mental illness. This full-day interactive workshop will build on knowledge acquired from the Mental Health Part I workshop. Demonstrations, group exercises, and a “standardized” patient approach will be used to review major mental illnesses and to practice effective intervention strategies. Stress management techniques and the importance of self-care for community workers will also be addressed.

Note:

• Recommended participants attend Mental Health Part I or have some familiarity with Mental Illness.
• You must be prompt and present for the course. Any time missed will result in certificates not being issued.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided upon successful completion.

Learning Objectives:

• Increase yourself awareness regarding mental health recovery and emotional distress.
• Introduce some practical strategies and intervention skills.
• Increase your personal confidence and professional competency when working with individuals living with emotional distress and mental illness.
• Challenge participants to embark upon self-mastery pathway towards maximizing their professional competency, resiliency and wellbeing via their work in the community.