Stronger Teams MHFA
Helping galvanise a group of individuals into a strong team that acts as a beacon for mental wellbeing across the organisation.
Easing the pressure on HR and managers while making it easier for staff to access the help for their needs.
"Create a simple structure for Mental Health First Aiders to make a more meaningful impact on colleague wellbeing”
Core Aims
Give MHFA’s the structure and confidence to proactively support colleague mental and physical wellbeing
Galvanise a group of MHFA’s into a strong team with clear goals and values
Create a dedicated method of support separate to HR and management - make it easier for managers to confidently signpost staff
‘Bridge The Gap’ between staff in need of support and available provision; help staff who are struggling take that valuable first step
Key Points
Delivered over 4 x 1 hour dedicated sessions (usually 1 per month over 4 months) with on hand support in-between
Establish a team charter - clear goals and values
Using the MED methodology define the simplest ways MHFA's can support colleague mental wellbeing
Plan to implement the foundation support tools - Active Listening, 1on1’s, ‘bridging support’ for teams and managers
Understand the core skills gaps the team of MHFA's would like to focus on developing
Gain internal recognition from senior leadership of the importance of mental wellbeing and the valuable role that MHFA's play
Facilitate clear personal and team goals each month to help MHFA’s focus their efforts effectively
The Story
My colleague Joy and I have worked with 100’s of mental health first aiders and our experience has provided these insights;
Many people do Mental Health First Aider training with the aim of supporting others but lack the confidence or skills to reach out to colleagues
The MHFA course is a solid knowledge base but it lacks a framework to help people convert their learning into effective routines and habits that support organisational wellbeing
Our thought process was simple; how can we help Mental Health First Aiders bring their aims to life? How can we help convert this ‘hidden army’ into proactive teams that make a meaningful impact on organistion mental wellbeing?
Thus Stronger Teams MHFA was born. After three pilots with a university, national charity and NHS hospital we have learnt which techniques prove most effective. How MHFA’s want structure to their role and recognition for their efforts. How much more impactful a team can be over a group of individuals.
One surprising thing we learnt? That a structured team of MHFA’s can help plug the skills gap that many managers experience (great technical skills, uncertain people skills). Instead of avoiding a conversation with a team member through fear of getting it wrong, they have a destination they can confidently signpost them to. Making it much easier for a team member to get useful help sooner.
“With mental wellbeing needs rising in the UK, our experience shows us a proactive team of MHFA’s can help ‘bridge the gap’ between a staff member struggling and getting the help they need.”
Cost
Live Webinar £3,995 - up to 40 MHFA’s or equivalent; wellbeing support staff
Live Onsite £4,995 - up to 40 MHFA’s or equivalent; wellbeing support staff
4 x 1 hour sessions over 4 months with support inbetween.
