Mental Health First Aid

Central South Island ​

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Are you the person others go to with their problems?

What do you do with someone in the middle of a melt down?

All it takes is a little TLC, Thank, Listen, Connect.

Get a Certificate of Mental Health First Aid so you know how to help.

This is a free 2.5 hour interactive workshop for any group of young people in Waitaha-Canterbury.

Youthline has supported people in crisis for over 50 years. TLC is built on the World Health Organisation’s psychological first aid principles for disasters and traumatic events.

Training Outline

• How to respond to someone in distress
• The most effective helping technique
• How to listen actively
• Where to find help
• Includes team leader’s referral booklet & participants’ TLC cards

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Address the Stress

Young people identify stress as their number one concern. This interactive workshop teaches how to address your stress.

This is a free workshop for young people in Waitaha-Canterbury.

Time: 50 minutes

Workshop Content:

  • Stress warm-up
  • The stress bucket
  • Dealing with stress strategies
  • Where to find help
Stress workshop