Five CPD courses to... Support your clients with their mental health
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches (12 to 18 May) it’s the perfect time to focus your attention on this fundamental area of knowledge to enable you to fully support your clients and their goals.
In this blog, we’re featuring five courses to help expand and refine your understanding of mental health, which you can apply to your role in the sport and physical activity sector. These CPD courses comprise of online learning to help keep your development flexible. Plus we’ve signposted further relevant resources to allow you to develop and apply your knowledge.
CPD
1. Active IQ Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Provided by Fit Training International
7.5 CIMSPA CPD points
Providing learners with an understanding and awareness of mental health and the application of mental health first aid. Following the course, individuals will be able to recognise and respond to signs of mental ill health in themselves and others.
What you’ll learn about:
- Understanding mental health
- Recognising signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders and issues
- Support and advice available
- How to provide initial help
- Signposting appropriate sources of help
- Escalating situations where an individual may be at risk of harm
- How to promote good mental health
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2. Award in Mental Health and Exercise Coaching
Provided by The MHEC Academy
10 CIMSPA CPD Points
Gain an understanding of how to identify potential vulnerable individuals and how to create effective exercise programming based on their individual needs. Learners will explore how to use exercise to promote positive mental health and how to appropriately practice Informal Exercise Therapy (IET).
What you’ll learn about:
- What mental health is, its characteristics and its role in society
- How to identify vulnerable individuals
- The links between exercise and mental health and the role of hormones
- How to use exercise to promote positive mental health
- Informal Exercise Therapy (IET)
- How to coach character building, mindset training and independence
- Information about a range of mental health issues and disorders
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3. Mental Health and Well-being: ‘Having a Conversation’
Provided by UK Coaching
0.5 CIMSPA CPD Points
Developed in partnership with Mind, in this course, you’ll learn why talking about mental health and well-being can have a significant positive impact and about the practical actions that you can take to encourage and facilitate open conversations.
What you’ll learn about:
- Why talking about mental health and well-being is so important
- Practical advice on how to start great conversations with participants about their mental health and well-being
- How to manage conversations to ensure you’re offering the appropriate support
- How to conclude conversations about mental health and well-being.
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4. Certificate in Activity and Exercise for Adults with Mental Health Conditions
Provided by Sarah Bolitho Training & Consultancy
10 CIMSPA CPD Points
This comprehensive course will guide you through the area of mental health and activity in a non-judgemental and thought-provoking way while enhancing your confidence and skills to support adults with mental health conditions in becoming more active. Develop your knowledge around the stigma, prejudice and health inequalities faced by this client group.
What you’ll learn about:
- Common and severe mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Other disorders include feeding and eating disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and associated disorders
- Mental health and long-term conditions, cancer and disability
- Mental health and the female lifecycle
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5. Mental Health Awareness for Frontline Staff
Provided by Right Directions
0.5 CIMSPA CPD Points
Designed for frontline staff working within the leisure industry, individuals will develop an understanding of what mental health is, the common types of mental health problems and how to look after their own mental health.
What you’ll learn about:
- Work and mental health
- How to identify common types of mental health problems
- The relationship between mental health and the individual
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Remember - you can submit your CPD to your CIMSPA member profile to build your professional portfolio, showcase your professional status and earn your CPD points.
