This 90-minute webinar will introduce you to some of the safeguarding considerations when working with people that have mental health concerns including suicide ideation, addictions, eating disorders etc. This is a conversational style webinar, which complements our other training offers.

This session will be hosted by Thirtyone:eight with guest speakers Psychologist Rev. Dr Kate Middleton (The Mind and Soul Foundation : Rev'd Dr Kate Middleton)  and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya (The Mind and Soul Foundation : Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya)

Date: 10th December 2024

Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm

In order to book onto this course, you do need to be logged into the Member Portal as this is a Member-exclusive event.  If your organisation is a Member of Thirtyone:eight, but you are not a listed contact, please get in contact with us at training@thirtyoneeight.org

The aim of this event is to think about how church pastoral teams can respond to mental health distress in their communities. How does the support we offer differ from, and work alongside, professional clinical treatment. What do you do when people are struggling to access or engage with treatment services, and how do you know how concerned to be when someone is struggling with a mental health condition?

Places are limited so book early. This webinar is only open to members of Thirtyone:eight. Not yet a member? Find out more about what our membership can offer you: Become a member (thirtyoneeight.org) 

Cost: £20 per person

Course Details:

With mental health services stretched, Church pastoral workers are increasingly facing mental health distress in their communities. Calls to our helpline tell us that pastoral teams need support in understanding how to respond to mental health conditions safely, and within the boundaries of their role. 

That is why we’re inviting you to an exclusive Mental Health Safeguarding webinar with psychologist and Church Leader Revd. Dr Kate Middleton and psychiatrist Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya from The Mind and Soul Foundation. 

The webinar will help you understand: 

• When you should be concerned about someone’s struggle with a mental health condition (such as addictions, eating disorders, etc) and when/how to refer them. 
• When mental ill health becomes a safeguarding concern. 
• How to work safely alongside mental health professionals and how the support you offer differs from professional clinical treatment. 
• How to support people with issues such as suicide ideation and self-harm.  
• What to do when people are struggling to access or engage with treatment services. 

For full details of our training terms and conditions please click here https://thirtyoneeight.org/terms-and-conditions/training-delegate/ 

We strive to create courses and resources that are accessible for everyone. If you have any specific accessibility requirements or want to discuss how we may help you access our courses please email training@thirtyoneeight.org or call us on 0303 003 1111.