This interactive one-day, online training equips educators and school staff with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to notice early signs of mental health concerns, respond effectively, and foster a safe and supportive school environment.
About the Training
With mental health challenges increasingly affecting student learning and behaviour, schools need practical strategies to respond.
Developed by educational leaders, clinicians, mental health professionals, and cultural advisors, this training offers trauma-informed, inclusive approaches tailored for school settings.
What You’ll Learn
- Core concepts and language around mental health in schools
- How to recognise early signs of distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Social and environmental factors influencing student wellbeing
- The Recognise, Respond, Refer, Reflect (RRRR) framework in practice
- Strategies for confident and compassionate responses
- Communication tools to build trust and support help-seeking
- Cultural considerations for inclusive support
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe common mental health issues and how they present in classrooms
- Identify signs that may indicate a student is struggling
- Apply the RRRR framework to guide responses
- Use effective listening and communication techniques
- Incorporate inclusive, culturally aware practices into daily interactions
For Your School or Organisation
Interested in running this training exclusively for your staff?
Contact us to arrange a tailored session.
I came away from this training with a deeper understanding of mental health and how to better support my students. The facilitator created such a safe space, it was both thought-provoking and practical.