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Mental Health Life Savers, we all have them... what are yours?

What is your #MentalHealthLifeSaver?   

Hmmm I have quite a few but the most useful tool I've found over the years is my WRAP. Having supportive friends, the opportunities for chats over tea and rambles in nature with my dog are also Mental Health Life Savers and help me stay well.

A great new campaign by Mental Health Reform is asking people to tweet pics of the things that help them get and stay well.
Check out the activity on twitter today and tweet your pics @MHReform or email them to info@mentalhealthreform.ie to be added to the gallery.
Want to know more about the campaign check out their press release here:

Check out the gallery of Mental Health Life Savers here for more ideas on what might help you and loved ones.

Spread the news and get involved folks ~Fionn :)

Recovery Talk in St Steevan's Hospital, D8 Tonight 5.30-7pm come join us :)

Free talk on wellness recovery action planning this evening :) If you are interested in finding out more about how WRAP can support your mental health recovery and wellbeing, this is a date for your diary; Monday August 18th, 5.30-7pm at Dr Stevens Hospital. Presenter Rona McBrierty, International Mentor, Copeland Centre for Wellness and Recovery and WRAP. To reserve a seat call Threshold Training Network 01-4940502 or come with us. Gateway members will be leaving the drop in at 4.30pm to travel over together so join us then or meet us at the talk later :) We'll have the Gateway mobile so people can make contact with us as needed 085 752 1220.

Mental Health Reform updates

Mental Health Reform Newsletter August 2014

Upcoming free CBT from AWARE... group work and online courses, apply now for Sept / Oct

Life Skills is a group of programmes from Aware that are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and are free to the public.

CBT is a therapy that focuses on thinking and behaviour and has been shown to be an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression, stress and/or anxiety.

Life Skills is offered by Aware in two formats:

1. In a group setting in a select number of locations nationwide, and
2. Online

To find out more information about each type of programme offered please click on the relevant link below.

 life skills group programme info


Nine hours that could help change your life!

Life Skills is a completely free educational programme from Aware which is delivered over the course of six weeks. Each enjoyable session is 90 minutes and the programme can help participants make a real difference in their lives.

With the help of a series of easy-to-follow booklets and expert guidance from a trained facilitator at each session, participants can learn how to manage feelings of stress, worry, anxiety or depression, and learn simple and practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges.

Life Skills is offered in a group setting with each group comprising around 25 people.

Learn more about what kinds of things we talk about on the  Life Skills Group programme by watching this six minute introductory video.

A little more about Life Skills

Evaluation & accreditation

How do I sign up for the programme? Apply online through completing this form:

Feedback

Frequently asked questions

 life skills online programme info





Life Skills Online is a completely free educational programme from Aware which is delivered online.

With the help of a series of easy-to-follow modules and support from a trained Aware
volunteer, participants can learn how to manage feelings of stress, worry, anxiety or depression, and learn simple and practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges.

The programme is comprised of eight modules, each covering a different topic, and the programme can help participants make a real difference in their lives.

Participants complete the modules online, in their own time, over eight consecutive weeks. The programme is self-directed – meaning participants can choose what module to try first and can skip backwards and forwards between modules and activities as they prefer.

Each Life Skills Online participant will also be partnered with a ‘supporter’, a trained Aware volunteer. The supporter provides encouragement and feedback if the participant chooses to share any of their module work with them.

• A little more about Life Skills Online

• How do I sign up for the programme?

• Feedback

• Frequently asked questions

WRAP Level 2 Training to become a facilitator 18th - 24th September... and it's free!

Would you like to take your WRAP training to the next level?

Are you interested in learning to become a WRAP trainer and support others with their recovery?

 Would you like to facilitate WRAP groups and programmes in the future perhaps?

Well if this takes your fancy, we've just heard about some fabulous free training open to people with self experience of mental ill health so they can go on to support others in recovery using WRAP...  you have to have completed your own WRAP (Level 1 training) but other than that there are no stipulations.

When: 18^th, 19^th, 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th of September 2014

Where: Training & Development Centre, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.

Time: 09:15am to 4:30pm for each training day.

Who can apply?

Anyone whom has completed Level 1 WRAP training and are:

• HSE staff employed in the Dublin South Central Mental Health Services.
• Family members, carers and advocates in the locality of the Dublin South Central region.
• Mental health service users in the locality of the Dublin South Central region.
• Staff and volunteers from partner, voluntary, non-profit and community organizations in the Dublin South Central region

How do I apply?

Complete the following application form below and post in before the closing date to:

Brendan Power (A/CNM3), Nursing Practice Development Unit (NPDU), Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Eire.

Closing date for applications: 2:00pm on Tuesday 19^th of August 2014.

If you require additional information on this training please contact the organiser (Brendan Power) on (086) 021 3779 or email: Brendan.power1@hse.ie.

Supported by:  HSE & Threshold Training Network

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Application for Level 2 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator Training: Dublin South Central Area.

What is WRAP?

Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) is a 'self-management' tool used in many countries around the world to help individuals take more control over their own wellbeing and recovery. It emphasizes that people are the experts in their own experience and is based on the premise that there are no limits to recovery.

WRAP was developed in the United States by a group of people with mental health problems and has been successfully shared, both in the United States and internationally, by Mary Ellen Copeland and the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery.

What makes up a WRAP?

WRAP offers a structured means by which people can maintain wellness and recovery while working to anticipate and reflect on crisis.

WRAP is underpinned by a number of core principles:

• That recovery is possible (‘hope’).
• That individuals should take personal responsibility for their own lives and well being (‘personal responsibility’).
• That it is important to know yourself, to be self aware (‘education’).
• That it is important to believe in and advocate for oneself (‘self advocacy’); and that the support of others is vital (‘support’).

Individuals work within these principles to create their own WRAP. Each plan should include the following components:

• Wellness toolbox
• Daily maintenance plan
• Identification of triggers and associated action plan
• Identification of early warning signs and associated action plan
• Identification of signs that things are breaking down and associated action plan
• Crisis planning
• Post crisis planning

Supported by: HSE & Threshold Training Network

Structure of the Level 2 Facilitator training:

Facilitator training is delivered over five days and is provided by two advanced level facilitators, trained and accredited by the Copeland Centre for Wellness and Recovery.

 

Location and dates:

The level 2 facilitator training will take place on the 18^th, 19^th, 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th of September 2014 in the Training & Development Centre, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Times of attendance will be from 09:15am to 4:30pm for each training day.

Who can apply?

Anyone whom has completed Level 1 WRAP training and are:

• HSE staff employed in the Dublin South Central Mental Health Services.
• Family members, carers and advocates in the locality of the Dublin South Central region.
• Mental health service users in the locality of the Dublin South Central region.
• Staff and volunteers from partner, voluntary, non-profit and community organizations in the Dublin South Central region.

What’s expected after completion of the training?

Those partaking in the five day facilitator training will be expected to facilitate a Level 1 WRAP training programme at least twice over a two year period in the Dublin South central region.

If you require additional information on this training please contact the organiser (Brendan Power) on (086) 021 3779 or email: Brendan.power1@hse.ie.

Application for Level 2 Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator Training: Dublin South Central Area.

To be completed by the individual applicant.
Name:
Preferred contact details:
Gender:	Male ¨                     Female¨
Role:	Service User¨     Service Provider¨      Carer/Family member¨   Other ¨ Please specify:________________
Have you undertaken Level 2 WRAP training before in the past?	Yes ¨                        No¨ If Yes, please provide details of when and where:
Have you undertaken Level 1 WRAP training before in the past?	Yes ¨                        No¨ If Yes, please provide details of when and where (Refer to Level 1 certificate for this information):

Please answer the following questions in the space provided below.

1) What skills and qualities do you think a person should have to Facilitate WRAP and what are your strengths in these areas?

Please answer the following questions in the space provided below.

2) What have you found to be the positive aspects of using WRAP and how would you convey this message to others when facilitating WRAP workshops?

3) What challenges did you experience in the process of developing your own WRAP, and how would you use this experience as a facilitator?

Please answer the following questions in the space provided below.

4) Do you have any experience of planning, facilitating or organising any events? If so please describe your involvement:

Can you commit to co-facilitating a minimum of two WRAP sessions in the Dublin South Central area over a two year period?

Yes ¨                   No¨

Please complete this section if you are a service provider (i.e. Employed with HSE or other voluntary/non-profit/partner organisation).
Is this application being supported by your line manager?	Yes ¨                   No¨
Is your line manager allowing you the time off to attend the five day training and commitment to facilitate two WRAP workshops over a two year period?	Yes ¨                   No¨
Line Managers Declaration I have held a discussion with______________________ about this application. I fully support and recommend this application. Line Manager:________________________    Date:__________________

Please complete return completed applications forms to:

Email:	Brendan.power1@hse.ie
Post:	Brendan Power (A/CNM3), Nursing Practice Development Unit (NPDU), Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, Eire.
Closing date:	2:00pm on Tuesday 19th of August 2014.

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