MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS – This module deals with the origins and causes of psychological problems/disorders, different mental disorders, risk factors & warning signs or symptoms. Further, it tackles concept of being mentally healthy and importance of emotions/feelings in one’s wellness or well-being.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID – This module provides knowledge and skills that are essential in maintaining mental health & wellness. The various methodologies introduced in the course aims to equip participants with helpful behaviors & relational skills to gain deeper or meaningful relationships and effectively cope with mental health issues and concerns.
Further, the training includes a simulation of skills, incorporating the core competencies of psychological first aid.
Course Aims & Objectives:
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS – This module aims to provide awareness and raise learning on the different issues & problems surrounding mental health and consequently promote understanding towards being mentally healthy & maintaining emotional wellness.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID – This module aims to support and promote acquisition of knowledge and important skill set around methods & techniques and practices on stress management, counseling & communication/relationship, and psychological first aid.
Coverage / Program Focus:
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
The course deals with the following lessons and training areas:
- Mental Health Issues and Problems
- Myths versus Realities about Mental Health
- Normal versus Abnormal Behaviors
- Classification of Abnormality
- Causes and Origins of Mental Disorders
- Common Psychological Disorders
- Red Flags and Referrals
- On Being Mentally Healthy
- Emotional Intelligence and Awareness
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
The course deals with the following lessons and training areas:
- Stressors and Stress Management
– Types
– Physical, Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioral Indicators
– Stress and Personality Types/Styles - Diathesis-Stress Model
- Coping Strategies and Preventive Techniques
– Mindfulness, Deep Breathing and Muscle Relaxation, etc. - Basic Counseling Skills
– Definition and Misconceptions
– Attending and Listening Skills
– Skills in Asking Questions
– Tracking Skills
– Responding Skills
– Feedbacking Skills - Psychological First Aid
– Required Core Competencies
Method:
Combination of lecture, workshops, and interactive discussion reinforced with clinical cases/experiences that can be applied on both sea-based and office based setting.
Entry Requirement / Target Group:
Entry to this course is open to all shipboard officers and crew, as well as office managers and staff.
Course Certificate:
A Certificate of Completion shall be given to each
participant who satisfactorily fulfills the Course and its Assessment.
DURATION:
5 Days
