SAFEMinds In Practice participants will:
- Develop an understanding of mental health in children and young people and how they are supported through SAFEMinds and the NIP in in the bud! early intervention approach.
- Develop an understanding of self harm in schools, children and young people and how to respond using the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach.
- Be introduced to the NIP it in the bud! Toolkit, including the Safe and Healthy Bodies and Safe and Healthy Minds Brief Intervention Kits and explore the toolkit with a case study from SAFEMinds Online.
- Be provided an opportunity to use the entire NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach and Toolkit resources through a new case study.
- Reflect on local implementation of the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach in your school community and develop an understanding of SAFEMinds: At Home resources for families.
SAFEMinds: In Practice equips school staff to become 'Champions' in the use of the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach and SAFEMinds Toolkit resources including the SAFEMinds Online materials and how to incorporate SAFEMinds into the school's existing professional learning and student wellbeing policies and initiatives.
For participants to get the most benefit out of this training, it is recommended the school send at least three staff.
SAFEMinds is a professional learning and resource package for schools and families that aims to:
- Enhance early intervention mental health support for children and young people in schools; specifically regarding mild mood disorders and self-harm.
- Increase engagement of parents and carers with schools to more effectively support their child’s mental health; and
Develop clear and effective referral pathways between schools and community youth and mental health services.
Who can attend this training?
This training is recommended for staff within the NSW Department of Education. SAFEMinds 'Champions' are drawn from school nominated staff with a responsibility for health, wellbeing and engagement and have capacity to influence implementation including:
- Principals
- Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals
- Student Wellbeing Team members and Coordinators
- Teachers
- Year Advisors
- Student Support Officers
- School counselling and psychology staff
- School services staff
NSW Department of Educations supports all interested staff to attend this training.
Need to cancel? Please email NSWworkshops@headspace.org.au as soon as possible, please provide your full name, school, and date of training.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Angela Sainsbury
Education and Training Consultant, headspace Schools
0477 997 083
NSWworkshops@headspace.org.au
