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TRAINING BROCHURE 2016

An introduction to The DMWS Training Team and a guide
to the courses they offer

Experts in the delivery of
Welfare, Resilience and Mental

Health First Aid Training.

Learn. Empower. Protect.

Contents

3. Introduction
4. Our Training Team
5— 6 The Level 3 Diploma in Welfare Studies
7— 8 Mental Health First Aid — Standard
9 - 10 Mental Health First Aid — Youth
11 Mental Health First Aid — Lite
12 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training —ASIST
13 How to book
Contact us

Introduction

DMWS have been providing Medical Welfare
Support to the Armed Forces Community,
since 1943 and now work with a range of
other ‘frontline’ workers, who put themselves
in harm’s way to protect the public.

Our staff work with patients when they are
receiving treatment on a clinical care
pathway - when their medical needs are
being met but when other issues, problems
or social influences, may be distracting them
from their recovery. Our highly trained staff
assess and address the welfare needs,
enabling the patient to return to health, work
and home at the earliest opportunity.

In 2012, we took our knowledge, experience
and skills and turned them into a range of
training courses to share with others working
at the ‘frontline of welfare’.

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Our Training Team

PHOTO Jo Dover

Jo is our Training Manager responsible for the Level 3 Diploma in Welfare
Studies. Jo….

Mark Perryman

Mark Perryman joined DMWS as a Welfare Officer in 1997, having
PHOTO previously served in the Royal Air Force. He has also served with the

Territorial Army and Royal Auxiliary Air Force. With DMWS he has worked
in various locations in the UK and Germany, and his operational
experience includes tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.
In February 2016 he took up the role of Training Manager, and is primarily responsible
for the delivery of Mental Health First Aid and Armed Forces Awareness training to a
wide variety of clients. Outside work Mark is a Community First Responder with South
Central Ambulance Service.

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The Level 3 Diploma in Welfare Studies

The Diploma in Welfare Studies is an innovative partnership between DMWS
and the Institute of Welfare, which offers the only nationally accredited L3
qualification in Welfare in the United Kingdom.

The aim of the course is to provide an extensive experiential and interactive
course that covers all aspects of welfare delivery to enable welfare
practitioners to support Service Users in establishing, maintaining,
improving and enhancing their wellbeing.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a separate 2-day module that is a
prerequisite for the award of the Welfare Diploma. Students must be able to
evidence completion of this training no more than 30 months previous, or 6
months post, the diploma start date.

Course Programme

Pre-Course Study - Safeguarding
Day 1 - The Welfare Profession

 The Role of the Welfare Practitioner
 Confidentiality and Consent
 Counselling Theories and Skills
Day 2 - Person Centric Communication Skills
 Advanced Listening Skills
 Behaviour and Conflict Management
 Bereavement Skills

Day 3 - Accountability
Day 4 - Welfare Skills, Health & Safety, Self Care Strategies
Day 5 - Leadership and Management (Self & Others)

Post-Course Study - 5000 word Research Project

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What else should I know? FAQ’s

Who is the course for?

The L3 Diploma is aimed at anyone in a welfare,
HR or Personnel role.

How long is the course?

5 Days (plus 2-3 hours e-learning) and 2 days
MHFA)

How is it delivered?

The course is Modular, Classroom based plus
some e-learning

How is it assessed?

Students are asked to submit a 5000 word
research project at the end of the course, which is
marked by a representative of the Institute of
Welfare.

“ Fantastic teaching and
amazing content. I have
learned more about behaviour
over the last 2 days than I
have in my other 43 years.
”Amanda Dance May 16

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Mental Health First Aid — Standard

Mental Health First Aid Standard (MHFA Standard) is an
internationally recognised course. MHFA won't teach you how to be a
therapist, but you'll be able to say you're a Mental Health First Aider.
Check out our 'What will you learn?' section on this page for more
details.
DMWS employ a number of MHFA instructors, who are approved by
MHFA England. They deliver a 2-day Mental Health First Aid course
for individuals or groups.

What will I learn?

Our MHFA Standard course is split up into 4 subjects. These are:
 What is mental health?
 Suicide
 Anxiety and depression
 Psychosis

In each section you'll learn how to:

 Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
 Feel confident to help someone experiencing a mental health problem
 Provide assistance on a first aid basis
 Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
 Help stop a mental illness from getting worse
 Help someone recover faster
 Guide someone towards the right support
 Reduce the stigma of mental health problems

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What else should I know? FAQ’s

Our instructors provide a very safe Who is the course for?
learning environment and are trained
to support you throughout the whole Mental Health First Aid is suitable for
course. If you don't feel comfortable everyone over the age of 16. This is
joining in certain bits, then don't, we because some of the content could be
won't make you do something you quite upsetting for some
aren't comfortable with.
How long is the course?
Due to some of the sensitive subjects
of our courses, including suicide, we The course runs for 2 days
limit numbers to 16 people. We want
everyone to feel safe and our instruc- How is it delivered?
tors can help if people find some
parts particularly difficult. The course is mix of presentation,
group discussions and group work
activities.

How is it assessed?

There is no formal assessment. At the
end of the course you'll receive a MHFA
Standard manual that you can take
away with you and also an attendance
certificate from MHFA England to say
you are now a Standard Mental Health
First Aider.

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Mental Health First Aid — Youth

The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is an internationally
recognised course designed specifically for those people that teach,
work, live with or care for young people aged 8 to 18 years.

What will I learn?

Mental Health First Aid Youth will:
 Provide information, tools and techniques to promote a young

person's mental and emotional wellbeing
 Support a young person who might be experiencing mental and

emotional distress.

Youth MHFA course is split into four manageable chunks. These are:
 What is mental health?
 Depression and anxiety
 Suicide and psychosis
 Self-harm and eating disorders.

Within each section there is clear focus on the issues faced by young
people today, including bullying/cyber bullying and substance misuse.
The course also teaches the importance of promoting wellbeing and
protective factors. In each section participants will learn how to:

 Spot the early signs of a mental health issue in young people
 Feel confident helping a young person experiencing mental ill health
 Provide help on a first aid basis
 Help protect a young person who might be at risk of harm
 Help prevent a mental health issue from getting worse
 Help a young person recover faster
 Guide a young person towards the right support
 Reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

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What else should I know? FAQ’s

Our instructors provide a very safe Who is the course for?
learning environment and are trained to
support you throughout the whole Mental Health First Aid Youth is
course. If you don't feel comfortable relevant for people who teach, work,
joining in certain bits, then don't, we live with and care for 8 to 18 year olds,
won't make you do something you aren't including young people themselves,
comfortable with. although parental consent is required
below the age of 16.
Due to some of the sensitive subjects of
our courses, including suicide, we limit How long is the course?
numbers to 16 people. We want
everyone to feel safe and our instructors The course runs for 2 days. We can
can help if people find some parts offer some flexibility on delivery of the
particularly difficult. course and could deliver the training
over a number of sessions to suit your
timetable.

How is it delivered?

The course is mix of presentation,
group discussions and group work
activities.

How is it assessed?

There is no formal assessment. At the
end of the course you'll receive a MHFA
Standard manual that you can take
away with you and also an attendance
certificate from MHFA England to say
you are now a Youth Mental Health
First Aider.

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Mental Health First Aid — Lite

The MHFA Lite course is an introductory half-day mental health
awareness course.

 By the end of the course participants will be able to:
 Define mental health and some common mental health issues
 Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health

issues
 Relate to people's experiences and support people in distress
 Look after your own mental health.

What else do I need FAQ’s
to know?
Who is the course for?
Our instructors provide a very
safe learning environment and The course is for everyone aged 16
are trained to support you and above and you don’t need any
throughout the whole course. If qualifications or experience in mental
you don't feel comfortable joining health to take part.
in certain bits, then don't, we
won't make you do something you How long is the course?
aren't comfortable with.
The MHFA Lite course is an
Due to some of the sensitive sub- introductory course and lasts three
jects of our courses, including su- hours.
icide, we limit numbers to 16 peo-
ple. We want everyone to feel How is it assessed?
safe and our instructors can help
if people find some parts particu- Each participant will receive a MHFA
larly difficult. Lite manual that they can take away at
the end of the session, and a
certificate of attendance from MHFA
England.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST is an interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches students to recog-
nise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that
will support their immediate safety. The ASIST training is led by two experienced, regis-
tered Master Trainers.

What will I learn? ASIST participants learn to:

 Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and in-
terventions

 Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their indi-

vidual safety needs

 Identify the key elements of an effec- FAQ’s

tive suicide safety plan and the ac- Who is the course for?
tions required to implement it
Although ASIST is widely used by
 Appreciate the value of improving and healthcare providers, participants don’t
integrating suicide prevention re- need any formal training to attend the
sources in the community at large workshop—ASIST can be learned and used

 Recognise other important aspects of by anyone.

suicide prevention including life- How long is the course?
promotion and self-care
ASIST is a 2 day course.

How is it delivered?

The training is a mixture of presentation
and group work.

How is it assessed?

Each participant will receive a MHFA Lite
manual that they can take away at the end
of the session, and a certificate of
attendance from MHFA England.

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How to Book

All of our training courses can be booked and paid for using our website.
You will also find more information about the courses and feedback from
some of our previous attendees there too.

Book your place on your preferred course here!

If your have any questions, comments or need any further information on our
range of Training courses —we’d love to hear from you.

The St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)
The Old Stables, Redenham Park, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9AQ
Tel: 01264 774000
Fax: 01264 7736877
E-mail: [email protected]
Website www.dmws.org.uk
Facebook: DMWS Training
Twitter: @DMWSTraining

DMWS are a registered Charity in England and Wales (1087210) and in Scotland (SCO45460)

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