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Training and Education Prospectus
2013
Behind Every Stack of Books...There is a Flood of Knowledge!
Mental Health Ireland
Training and Education Prospectus 2013
Details for all training modules
Venue: The Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: €25 per person / €10 for the unwaged
ScheduleDate Training Module
5th March Mental Health Matters Facilitator Training for Non-Teachers
19th March Understanding Mental Health
2nd April Introduction to Health Promotion and Mental Health Promotion
16th April Building Resilience Together
30th April Caring for the Carer
14th May Mental Health and Young People
28th May Mental Health and Older Adults
11th June Coping with Unemployment
25th JuneMen’s Mental Health – Interactive Workshop to Promote Positive Mental
Health
9th July Coping with Mental Illness in the Family
23rd July Substance Misuse and Mental Health
3rd September Introduction to Suicide and Self Harm Awareness Workshop
17th September Introduction to Mood Disorders e.g. Depression
22nd October Empowerment – This workshop will help you to transform your life to go from where you are at now, to where you want to be.
5th NovemberUnderstanding Stigma, Discrimination and Mental Illness (including information on Accessing Mental Health Services & Advocacy and Mental Health)
19th November The Recovery Model
3rd December Introduction to Mindfulness
17th December Mental Health Matters Training for Post-Primary Teachers *Free of charge
ASIST & safeTALK Trainings are available free of charge in conjunction with the local HSE Suicide
Resource Officers. To book, see www.nosp.ie/html/asist.html for a list of local HSE Co-ordinators.
Contents
Introduction P1
• Who we are
• The work we do
• Who is this training and education
prospectus for
• How to register for the training
• Cost of training
• Payment policy
• Cancellation policy
• Certificate of Attendance
• Contacting us
Training and Education Programmes
offered by Mental Health Ireland
Looking after your Mental Health P2
1. Mental Health Matters Facilitator
Training for Non-Teachers
2. Understanding Mental Health
3. Introduction to Health Promotion
and Mental Health Promotion
4. Building Resilience Together
5. Caring for the Carer
6. Empowerment
7. Introduction to Mindfulness
Mental Health and Specific Population
Groups P5
1. Mental Health and Young People
2. Mental Health and Older Adults
3. Coping with Unemployment
4. Men’s Mental Health – Interactive
workshop to promote positive
mental health.
Understanding Mental Illness P7
1. Coping with Mental Illness in the
Family
2. Substance Misuse and Mental
Health
3. Introduction to Suicide and Self-
Harm Awareness Workshop
4. Introduction to Mood Disorders
5. ASIST and safeTALK Programmes
Other Issues in Mental Health P9
1. Understanding Stigma,
Discrimination and Mental
Illness (Including information
on Accessing the Mental Health
Services & Advocacy and Mental
Health)
2. The Recovery Model
3. Mental Health Matters Training
for Post- Primary Teachers * free of
charge
Mental Health Ireland Development
Officer Contact Details P13
Training Module Registration Form P15
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Introduction
• Who we are
Mental Health Ireland (MHI) is a National Mental Health Charity formed in 1966.
Our central aim is the promotion of positive mental health.
• The work we do
MHI works through its staff and network of 105 local Mental Health Associations
& Volunteers in promoting the ethos of positive mental health via our range of
projects and activities.
• Who is this training and education prospectus for
The general population. The training will be delivered nationally in modular
format, for dates & venue, please refer to the appropriate section in this booklet.
• How to register for the training
Visit www.mentalhealthireland.ie/training; you can also contact us at
[email protected] or phone 01-2841166 or complete the
registration form that accompanies this booklet.
• Cost of training* Prices include course materials and light refreshments.
• €25 per person
• €10 for the unwaged
• Payment policy
Paypal online or by cheque/postal order made out to: Mental Health Ireland.
• Cancellation policy
Please give 72- hour notice by email or phone call in order to receive a refund.
• Certificate of attendance
Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of attendance
from Mental Health Ireland.
• Contacting us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01-2841166
* With the exception of ASIST and safeTalk Programmes and Mental Health Facilitators Training for Teachers, which are free of charge.
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Looking after your Mental Health
1. Mental Health Matters Facilitator Training for NON-TEACHERSAs mental health problems are increasing, it is now more important than ever for people to be introduced to the concept of positive mental health.
The Mental Health Matters programme, is a direct response to the concerns expressed by members of the public regarding a wide range of mental health issues. The programme is designed to be realistic and help people identify and access relevant support so they can respond in appropriate ways to emerging mental health difficulties in their lives. The programme aims to trigger discussions and role play on issues such as substance misuse, bullying, relationship difficulties and family conflict. The programme also addresses the issue of stigma, and aims to reduce stigma associated with mental health, by encouraging participants to talk openly about their emotions and mental health difficulties.
It is hoped that through participation in this project people will be better equipped to identify crisis in their lives and feel able to seek help should they need it. This essential foundation of good mental health learned through the programme will aim to help reduce depression amongst people and assist in reducing rising suicide rates, as participants acquire positive coping strategies for responding to various crises that may affect them.
The programme materials include; a booklet of six modular based units - each of which explores different themes and a DVD which features the personal case studies / testimonies of individuals affected by mental health problems. The resources can be used in either schools or through any forum working with people such as youth groups or community organisations.
•This peer discussion approach is an appropriate way to stimulate debate on mental health issues
Mental Health Matters is designed to allow facilitators the flexibility to adapt the exercises and includes lesson plans; worksheets; group work; cross curricular activities.
Upon completion of the programme participants will receive a certificate of participation and a resource pack.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Finola Colgan & Bill Vaughan - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 5th March 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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2. Understanding Mental HealthUnderstanding mental health is an introductory module which explores attitudes to and awareness of mental health, ways we can promote our mental health and what poses a threat or risk to our mental health. This module explains the importance of looking after your mental health, which helps us to more fully enjoy and appreciate the people and environment around us.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Linda Thorpe & Michael Noble - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 19th March 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
3. Introduction to Health Promotion and Mental Health Promotion
This module is designed to introduce participants to the basic principles and theories
which underpin health promotion and mental health promotion. Participants will become
familiar with how health promotion and mental health promotion programmes are
designed and delivered and the importance of using best practice frameworks.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney, Rachel Reilly & Treasa Hanniffy - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 2nd April 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
4. Building Resilience Together
This module will introduce participants to the concept of Resilience and its importance
to good mental health. The module will help participants to gain awareness around the
factors that influence our resilience and the steps we can take to build our resilience as
individuals and communities.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Linda Thorpe & Sean McKiernan - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 16th April 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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5. Caring for the Carer
Why a programme for Carers?
There are over 274,000 Carers in Ireland (2011 census)
Recent surveys inform us of the poor health and well-being status of carers, emphasising
that Carers are less likely to be in very good health. More than one quarter (30%) say their
health has directly suffered and they report a considerably lower quality of life.
Our interactive programme includes information on the following key issues:
a. Looking after your Mental Health
b. Personal Stress Management
c. Lifting and Handling
d. Infection Control
e. Continence
f. Entitlements
g. Nursing Home Care
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Finola Colgan & Myra Walshe - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 30th April 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
6. Empowerment -This work-shop will help you to transform your life to go from
where you are at now, to where you want to be.
Our aim is to reach as many people as possible in order to help them to empower
themselves. This interactive work-shop to promote empowerment, aims to provide you
with essential information to help you achieve greater physical / mental health and well-
being.
Life is 10% what happens to you; and 90% how you react to it!
You are the person best qualified to identify what you need to live a happy and satisfying
life. Think of this work-shop as a toolbox that will assist you in building up your own skills,
and in so doing, help you to develop and use your talents and skills to create what you
truly want in life.
The strategies explored in this work-shop can be used by anyone as needed throughout
their life. They can be utilised by ordinary people leading ordinary lives in challenging
times. Each of us has the wisdom and power within us to make our life be what we want it
to be. Empowerment is a process that challenges our assumptions about the way things
are and can be.
This work-shop will assist you in discovering what’s really most important to you in your
life. Empowerment is a multi-dimensional process of awareness that helps people gain
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control over their own lives.
Define and Achieve Your Life Goals and Solve Life’s Challenges with Winning
Strategies.
Facilitators: Dr. Phil Robert and Mariad Burke.
Date and Time: Tuesday, 22nd October 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
7. Introduction to Mindfulness
This training will introduce you to Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is no mystery, just a simple everyday practice described as:
Paying attention on purpose in the present moment without making judgements,
that enable us to be in control of our own minds and mental/emotional stats, instead of
our minds/automatic reactions being in control of us. Research shows that mindfulness
boosts the immune system, provides resilience to stress, rewires the brain, and enhances
mental and physical health and happiness.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Joanne O’ Malley
Date and Time: Tuesday, 3rd December 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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Mental Health and Specific Population Groups
1. Mental Health and Young People *To be delivered by Staff of Jigsaw Galway.
This introduces participants to the specific issues and pressures in young people’s lives
that can have impact on their mental health. It explores how young people can look after
their mental health, what signs and symptoms to look out for and where to go for help.
Facilitators: Staff of Jigsaw Galway
Date and Time: Tuesday, 14th May 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
2. Mental Health and Older Adults
This module looks at mental health in older adults from a positive and holistic viewpoint.
The issues covered include stereotypes associated with older persons, maintaining mental
health, the challenges of growing older, enjoying a healthy lifestyle, making life changes
and caring for one self.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Michael Noble & Rachel Reilly - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 28th May 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
3. Coping with Unemployment
This module looks at the challenges that unemployment brings and explores the feelings
and emotions that people can experience in this situation. The module pinpoints coping
strategies and signposts sources of support when dealing with unemployment.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Michael Cummins & Rachel Reilly - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 11th June 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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4. Men’s Mental Health – Interactive Workshop
A workshop education programme to inform men on mental health and its importance
in our personal development based on the Mental Health Ireland, Mental Health Matters
(MHM) Education Programme.
Programme details:
Session 1. Examining Men’s mental health awareness.
Session 2. Attitudes to mental health workshop;
Session 3. The interaction between mental and physical health.
Session 4. Setting a personal development programme. How do we manage our stress
workshop.
Session 5. Evaluation & Summary
Facilitators: Ted Tierney and Linda Thorpe - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 25th June 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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Understanding Mental Illness
1. Coping with Mental Illness in the Family
Up to three quarters of the population know someone with a mental illness, yet many of
us are unprepared when someone in the family develops a serious mental health problem.
This module aims to address some of the important questions that are posed when illness
or potential illness happens and to explore the many ways that people can cope with and
support a family member or friend with mental illness.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Linda Thorpe & Dan O’Connor - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 9th July 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
2. Substance Misuse and Mental Health
Dual diagnosis describes people who have mental health problems and drug or alcohol
problems. The mental health problems may include schizophrenia, depression, bipolar
disorder or personality disorder. Dual diagnosis might also be a term used in other
contexts, such as when someone has a mental health problem and a learning disability. It
is common for someone with a mental health problem to also have problems with alcohol
and drug use. Having a dual diagnosis usually involves more than the two issues of mental
health and substance misuse. The diagnosis of a mental health condition is made by a
doctor or psychiatrist. It is important that during a mental health assessment the potential
role of substance misuse is looked at.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney and Bill Vaughan - MHI Development Officer
Date and Time: Tuesday, 23rd July 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
3. Introduction to Suicide and Self-Harm Awareness Workshop
This awareness programme explores suicide and self-harm in Ireland. By completing this
session, participants will be able to: discuss the incidence of suicide; identify the risk factors
and list the signs associated with someone who is thinking of suicide; outline a response to
a suicidal person; be more aware of the services available to support people in distress and
those who have been affected by a suicide.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Michael Cummins & Michael Noble - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 3rd September 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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4. Introduction to Mood Disorders
This training introduces the participants to the most common mood disorders. The
module outlines how to identify and deal with mood disorders, treatment of mood
disorders, how an individual with a mood disorder can help themselves and how family
and friends can support someone with a mood disorder.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Linda Thorpe & Michael Cummins - MHI Development Officers
Date and Time: Tuesday, 17th September 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
5. ASIST & safeTALK Programmes* free of charge
Delivered by MHI staff in conjunction the National Office for Suicide Prevention.
ASIST is a 2-day skills building workshop in suicide first aid. It teaches participants to
recognize people with thoughts of suicide and to work with them to develop a plan to
keep them safe. It is suitable for caregivers who are in contact with individuals at risk of
suicide, who are willing to take on the responsibility of first aid.
safeTALK is a half day training programme on suicide alertness. It trains participants to
identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them with the appropriate supports.
It is appropriate for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide and is willing to become
suicide alert.
To book, see http://www.nosp.ie/html/asist.html for a list of local HSE Coordinators.
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Other Issues in Mental Health
1. Understanding Stigma, Discrimination and Mental Illness (Including information
on Accessing the Mental Health Services & Advocacy and Mental Health)
The module explores what is meant by stigma and discrimination in the context of mental
health. It looks at how people with mental illness are marginalised and the impact this has
on their recovery. Participants will gain a greater understanding of different ways to tackle
stigma and discrimination and will discuss national and international programmes that
have been developed in a response to this issue.
This module also informs the participant on key issues such as:
Accessing the Mental Health Services
This module aims to increase awareness about accessing the mental health service in
Ireland. It outlines the steps you can take if you suspect you or a member of your family
is experiencing a mental health issue. It clearly explains the ‘who’s who’ of the mental
health service and the different type of support offered by each health professional in the
mental health service. This training would be of particular benefit to those who work with
the general public and are from a non-health related background.
Advocacy and Mental Health
This module introduces participants to the concept of advocacy, the different types of
advocacy, why advocacy is important in the area of mental health and the different
advocacy platforms available to people in Ireland.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Michael Noble & Finola Colgan.
Date and Time: Tuesday, 5th November 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
2. The Recovery Model
In mental health, recovery does not always refer to the process of complete recovery from
a mental health problem in the way that we may recover from a physical health problem.
What is recovery? For many people, the concept of recovery is about staying in control of
their life despite experiencing a mental health problem. Professionals in the mental health
sector often refer to the ‘recovery model’ to describe this way of thinking. Putting recovery
into action means focusing care on supporting recovery and building the resilience of
people with mental health problems, not just on treating or managing their symptoms.
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There is no single definition of the concept of recovery for people with mental health
problems, but the guiding principle is hope – the belief that it is possible for someone to
regain a meaningful life, despite serious mental illness. Recovery is often referred to as a
process, outlook, vision, conceptual framework or guiding principle.
Facilitators: Ted Tierney; Brenda Healy & Liam Minogue
Date and Time: Tuesday, 19th November 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
3. Mental Health Matters Facilitator Training for POST-PRIMARY TEACHERS* free
of charge
As mental health problems are on the increase, it is now more important than ever for
young people to be introduced to the concept of positive mental health.
Mental Health Matters, a mental health resource pack for 14 – 18 year olds aims to:
• Address the issue of mental health in a realistic, relevant and age appropriate
manner
• Present mental health as a distinct concept integral to our daily lives, the
maintenance of which is vital to physical health
• Provide resource material which in its methodology and content is informative for
any school which intends to introduce a module on mental health into Transition
Year
• Challenge young people’s attitudes and misconceptions as regards mental illness
• Look critically at society’s attitude to mental illness and the factors which influence
such attitudes
• Make young people aware of the mental health services and facilities available
should they, a member of their family, or a friend require to avail of same.
Facilitators: Staff of Mental Health Ireland
Date and Time: Tuesday, 17th December 2013, 10am - 4pm
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22.
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DisclaimerMental Health Ireland’s Training and Education Prospectus aims to increase participants’ self-awareness of mental health and to positively influence their own mental health with this knowledge and understanding.
Participants who take part in any of the modules in the Training and Education Programme must be aware that this training does not1 confer participants with a qualification to train others in this subject, nor does it give them the skills to make a diagnosis.
A Certificate of completion will be presented by Mental Health Ireland to all who complete the training to acknowledge their participation as a valuable contribution to furthering its aims of promoting positive mental health.
If you have any concerns about your mental health or are concerned about a family member or friend you should contact your GP to discuss this matter.
1 With the exception of Post-Primary Teachers attending Mental Health Matters Facilitator Training.
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MHI Development Officer Contact Details Region: Cavan, Louth, Meath, MonaghanMr. Sean McKiernanC/o Mental Health IrelandMensana House6 Adelaide Street Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin Mobile: 086 6028157 Email: [email protected]
Region: Laois, Longford, Offaly, WestmeathMs. Finola Colgan,Tullaghansleek,Castletowngeoghegan,Co. Westmeath Mobile: 086 835 3387 Email: [email protected]
Region: North Dublin, South Dublin, East WicklowMr. Michael NobleC/o Mental Health IrelandMensana House6 Adelaide Street Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin Phone: 01 2841166 Mobile : 086 8385584 Email: [email protected]
Region: West Dublin, Kildare, West WicklowMr. Michael CumminsSt. Loman’s Hospital Palmerstown Dublin 20 Mobile: 086 287 3526Email: [email protected]
Region: Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, WexfordMs. Linda ThorpeCooladine Enniscorthy Co. WexfordPhone: 053 9239574 Mobile: 087 8353925 Email: [email protected]
Region: DonegalMr. Bill VaughanTir Conail HouseSt Conal’s HospitalLetterkenny Co. Donegal Mobile: 086 7723287 Email: [email protected]
Region: Leitrim, SligoMs. Rachel ReillyHealth Promotion Department,JFK House,JFK Parade, Sligo, Co. Sligo Mobile: 086 8539010 Email: [email protected]
Region: Mayo, RoscommonMr. Niall Dunne,Mayo Mental Health Association,2 New Antrim Street,Castlebar, Co. MayoMobile: 087 1274040 Email: [email protected]
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Region: Galway City and CountyMs. Nicola MorleyMental Health IrelandJigsaw GalwayFairgreen RoadGalway CityMobile: 086 3837607Email: [email protected]
Region: Clare, Limerick City and County, North TipperaryContact Mental Health Ireland Head officePhone: 01 2841166
Region: KerryMr. Dan O’ ConnorCherryfield HouseCoolgraneKillarneyCo. KerryPhone: 064 31 022 Mobile: 087 699 8901 Email: [email protected]
If you would like further information on the work of Mental Health Ireland or would like to volunteer with your local Association, please contact:
Mental Health IrelandMensana House, 6 Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinTel: 01 2841166 | Fax: 01 2841736Email: [email protected]: www.mentalhealthireland.ie
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Mental.Health.Ireland
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TRAINING MODULE
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please photocopy this form if necessary)
NAME OF TRAINING MODULE YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR:
YOUR CONTACT DETAILS:
First Name:
Last Name:
Mobile:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Home Address:
Job Title*:
Organisation Name*:
Organisation Address*:
*Complete if applicable
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TRAINING MODULE FEE (tick appropriate):
o €25 o €10 *the unwaged
PREFERRED PAYMENT OPTION:
o Cheque o Postal order
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?o Noo Yes (please specify):
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS?o Noo Yes (please specify):
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT OUR TRAINING?
Completed registration form should be returned to:Treasa Hanniffy Mental Health IrelandMensana House6 Adelaide StreetDun LaoghaireCo. Dublin
or emailed to: [email protected]
Please note that the receipt of your completed registration form does not guarantee your place on the course. Mental Health Ireland will contact you directly to confirm availability. In the event of the course being full, you will be issued a refund.
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