First aid for the soul: per mente with training against mental distress
pro mente tirol already offers services for people with mental health problems in many areas. In a new 12-hour seminar, course participants are now being trained on how to help people in emotional distress. Courses take place in Wörgl, Innsbruck and Imst.
INNSBRUCK. When people are involved in an accident, collapse at work or at home, it is normal to give them first aid. If someone is depressed, desperate, apathetic or seems depressed, the procedure is often not so clear. Most of the time we are overwhelmed and help ourselves in this situation and don’t know how to deal with the situation. Often one calms one’s own conscience with a few encouraging words that do not help those affected.
First aid for the soul
The pro-mente seminar “First Aid for the Soul” is designed precisely for such cases. The content of the seminar ranges from basic knowledge on the subject of mental health and the most important mental illnesses to learning and practicing specific first aid measures for problems and mental crises. In four seminar blocks, which last a total of 12 hours, trained staff impart knowledge about clinical pictures as well as how to conduct a conversation, so that if the worst comes to the worst, a person in a mental crisis can be helped.
Events
Courses take place in Wörgl, Innsbruck and Imst and participation costs 170 euros. Interested parties can find out more about the course at a free information event where a short presentation is offered.
Events:
- Innsbruck, meeting place: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 6 p.m
- Imst, for Tyrol: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 5 p.m
- Wörgl, Psychosocial Center: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6 p.m
Courses:
- Courses in Woergl Tuesdays, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, 2022; from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Location: Psychosocial Center, KR-Martin-Pichler-Straße 21, 6300 Wörgl
- Courses in Innsbruck Mon, 26.9.2022, Wed, 5.10.2022, Wed, 12.10.2022, Mon, 17.10.2022; from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Location: House of Encounters
- Courses in Imst Tuesdays, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15/2022; from 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: pro mente tirol, Imst centre, Kramergasse 7, 6460 Imst
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