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Supporting an Individual in Crisis

£40.00

When is it?

Coming soon – New dates will be added. Please sign up below to receive an email notification when this course is available again or contact us at training@hertfordshiremind.org

For more information regarding delivering this training externally to a group, please contact us using the details provided below.

“I have a better understanding of what to look for if someone is going through a crisis and I feel very confident in being able to support them, specifically around talking to someone experiencing psychosis and panic attacks.”

–   Recent Attendee

What will it cover?

The session will provide crisis intervention training for helping those individuals with mental needs that are experiencing a crisis. This session will provide evidenced strategies for effective brief intervention and de-escalation. The session will also briefly cover risk assessment and management for when managing high stress situations.

The training aims to cover:

  • What a mental health crisis looks like including, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, drug and alcohol, panic attacks and more
  • Know how to engage effectively with an individual in crisis and communicate appropriately to support in positively managing the situation
  • Have improved skills to de-escalate crisis situations
  • Know how to help individuals determine positive coping strategies and develop a management plan
  • Have an awareness of the range of services and interventions available for those experiencing a crisis
  • Have a better understanding and confidence in managing endings and exits

If you would like to know more about our training courses, please contact us at training@hertfordshiremind.org or call us on 020 3727 3600.