First Aid for Mental Health Trainer
Surrey, Hampshire
Qualified and accredited First Aid for Mental Health Instructor and Trainer approved to deliver OfQual First Aid for Mental Health Level 1, 2, 3 and youth courses.
Why choose Sarah Williamson as your expert Mental Health Wellbeing Trainer?
With over 15 years of experience in emotional wellbeing and mental health, coaching, mentoring and volunteering – my courses are thought provoking and insightful. I provide accredited First Aid for Mental Health training to individuals, groups, organisations and businesses in Surrey and Hampshire. I will happily travel across the UK if you have a group you’d like to train and prefer me to come to your facilities.
I feel passionate about positive mental health and equipping people in businesses with the confidence and skills to support others around them during times of ‘less than ideal’ mental health. Most people can learn the necessary skills to support, listen and walk alongside somebody who is facing a struggle, or even a crisis. In doing so they can help to speed up a person’s recovery and prevent a mental health issue from getting worse.
Who is this Mental Health Wellbeing training for?
These First Aid for Mental Health Qualifications are for you and your team if you want well trained and OfQual qualified professionals in your workplace, these qualifications are you and your team if you care about CERTIFICATIONS and SUPPORT, these qualifications are for you if you value face to face training with quality assessments and checks.
Why organise Mental Health training?
First Aid for Mental Health equips you/your team members to identify and support a person who may be developing a mental health issue.
First Aid for Mental Health equips you/your team members to identify and support a person who may be developing a mental health issue.
My First Aid for Mental Health courses are delivered Face to Face over the course of a half day (First Aid Award Level 1 – Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health-), 1 day (First Aid Award Level 2 – First Aid for Mental Health-) or 2 days (First Aid Award Level 3 – Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health).
I also deliver the 1 day First Aid Award Level 2 in First Aid for Youth Mental Health.
My courses are delivered in delightful training rooms in Surrey and Hampshire for my open access courses or anywhere in the UK if you’d like me to run a closed course specifically for your workplace.
Once someone has attended the course and passed the assessment they will be the proud owner of the professionally recognised First Aid for Mental Health qualification and equipped with the skills and knowledge to understand and be able to assist with the First Aid Mental Health support of your team.
Upcoming training courses:
Level 1 First Aid Award in First Aid for Mental Health
This ½-Day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.
£125 per person delivered in my training room in Farnham, Surrey
1/2 day - 4 Hours
Accreditation: OfQual Certificate
Assessment is practical + multiple choice exam
Course held in afternoon.
About
This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.
All members of the public can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.
Syllabus
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through a multiple-choice question paper. A Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify for certification.
Location
Based on Surrey/Hampshire borders.
If you have several employees that you wish to train for Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health why not consider an onsite course? I am happy to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements.
Level 2 First Aid Award in First Aid for Mental Health
This 1-Day course covers the content of the Level 1 course (A ½-Day course aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help) but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.
£200 per person delivered in my training room in Farnham, Surrey
1 day - 8 Hours
Accreditation: OfQual Certificate
Assessment is practical + multiple choice exam
About
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help you provide a positive mental health culture to your clients and staff within your workplace. This level 2 course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those with a suspected mental health condition.
This course introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan which allows you to provide your clients and team mates with comprehensive guidance and support for a suspected mental health condition. You will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving professional assistance.
This course also covers the effects of drugs and alcohol and provides you with the skills and knowledge to implement a positive mental health culture at work.
Syllabus
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- The Mental Health Continuum
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Suicide awareness
- Drugs and alcohol
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Personality disorders
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health at work
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify for certification.
Location
Based on Surrey/Hampshire borders.
If you have several employees that you wish to train in First Aid for Mental Health why not consider an onsite course? I am happy to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements.
Level 3 First Aid Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This 2-Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.
£325 per person delivered in my training room in Farnham, Surrey
2 days - 16 Hours
Accreditation: OfQual Certificate
Assessment is practical + multiple choice exam
This course runs over two days
About
This course builds on the Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health and covers a wider range of mental health conditions and goes into detail on the range of therapy and professional support that a person may be given by professional bodies during treatment for a mental health condition.
The course is suitable for all persons within a workplace but is aimed at those who hold a supervisory/managerial level position and who have responsibility for implementing a positive mental health culture and responsibility for First Aid for Mental Health within an organisation.
Syllabus
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- The Mental Health Continuum
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stigma
- Suicide awareness
- Drugs and alcohol
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, Self-harm, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Personality disorders
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health at work
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in Leading First Aid in Mental Health at SCQF Level 6. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.
Location
Based on Surrey/Hampshire borders.
If you have several employees that you wish to train in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health why not consider an onsite course? I am happy to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements.
Level 2 First Aid Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health
This 2-Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.
£200 per person delivered in my training room in Farnham, Surrey
1 day - 8 Hours
Accreditation: OfQual Certificate
Assessment is multiple choice exam
About
This course is suitable for everyone as it provides you with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help. The course is aimed towards those who work with young people but is also suitable for young people aged 14-25 who want to learn more about Mental Health to help them support others.
Syllabus
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- The Mental Health Continuum
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Stigma
- Suicide awareness
- Drugs and alcohol
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Conduct Disorder and Self-harm.
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF). This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Assessment
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.
Location
Based on Surrey/Hampshire borders.
If you have several employees that you wish to train in First Aid for Youth Mental Health why not consider an onsite course? I am happy to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements.
Reviews
I saw Sarah speak at the Mind, Body and Spirit festival and was blown away. Her words were kind, funny and insightful, more importantly she was infectious and funny. Lighthearted JOY with impact.
Meeting with you each week was just the steering-back-on-track that I needed. Thank you
Thank you so much for your precious time and gentle guidance over the last four weeks. I have made so many positive changes to my life. I so needed to talk directly to someone about the things particular to me. I am so glad and grateful that I was able to do that with you, thank you.
When Sarah talks she is honest and real, knowing just what to say, what will resonate with you and what will make you think. I saw her talk at her book launch and hand on heart it has changed so much for me. Sharing her experiences and anecdotes prompted me to take a look at my own situation and realise where I could make some positive changes. She’s inspiring and captivating and I would 100% recommend her as a speaker who really makes a difference.
I hit the jackpot choosing you as my coach, you have been wise and insightful and in turn I've been able to trust my own wisdom and inner knowing - thank you.
Fabulous - so inspiring and refreshing - thank you
Your clients are so lucky to have you in their lives. You’re like the calm captain of the plane, reassuring everyone that the rough turbulence that is being flown through is uncomfortable but normal and that everyone is going to be fine.
I think what I’m trying to say is that you never seemed like a performer or fake, you are a grounded, caring person who simply wants to help others and you genuinely give a damn about people. It’s so refreshing.
I met Sarah during a time where my mental health was terrible, although you’d never have known that. I always looked forward to seeing her because her positive mindset would be guaranteed to cheer me up! She honestly has this way of radiating hope. I felt like I had known her forever and I think that comes down to how approachable and understanding she is.
Sarah’s talks are different to typical motivational talks because she bears complete vulnerability and honesty. She is able to immediately connect with others with her openness and understanding. There’s no script, no teleprompter and no cookie-cutter speeches at Sarah’s talks. Her sympathetic nature and drive to help others is inspiring. She is just a uniquely wonderful human being and I’m so glad to have worked with her.
Sarah is calm, compassionate and empathetic to a fault. Listening to her allowed me to give myself permission and STOP to really think about what I might like to be different.
Hear Sarah speak…
If you are looking for someone to engage and inspire your employees on the subject of wellbeing – Sarah is a joyful choice!
You’ll get talks, workshops and programmes full of practical and actionable tools.
You can also choose lived experience stories which can include physical disability, life threatening illness, mental health challenges and addiction to name a few cheerful starting points.
