API Care and Counselling, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API), is proud to organise this workshop on applying mental health first aid and helping others in crisis for the second time.
BACKGROUND
COVID-19 has significantly increased the risk of mental health problems in the community. In this period of greater psychological needs in families and the community, equipping yourself with mental health first aid enables you to provide help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Your help can make a difference in someone’s life.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN?
- Recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, e.g. depression & anxiety
- Provide initial help before professional help is available
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
- Volunteers and peer supporters
- Parents, relatives and friends concerned for people they know
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
DR. EILEEN CHUA , PHD, MA (APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY), MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)
Dr Eileen Chua has over 15 years of counselling and social work experience working with individuals and families in the community, school and hospital setting. She has handled cases on mental health issues, family violence, marital and family issues, youth issues, and grief and loss issues. She also provided clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors in the various settings. She conducts workshops in institutions and the community on areas such as, stress management, mental health first-aid, communication and conflict management.
She is a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers and a member of the Singapore Association for Counselling and Singapore Psychological Society.
PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK FROM FIRST RUN OF WORKSHOP
“Trainer is well versed and very experienced. Her personal sharing makes it relatable and easy for one to draw parallel to own experience and assess how one can act correctly. Framework provided is easily applicable!”
“Dr Eileen was able to engage with the audience & shared many practical examples which greatly helped me to have a better understanding of the notes. She was also patient in answering questions from the audience & there was not a single dull moment. Greatly enjoyed myself!”
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 September 2020
NOTE:
- Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
- We will be in touch with you with regards to the method of payment.
- Payment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.
- Group discount is available for charitable organisations.
- Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.