We offer three programs:
Program 1: Navigating Influence with young people - a six hour program
Influence is: “ the power to change or affect someone or something often in an indirect but important way. It is the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen.”
Young people are constantly influenced by social media, family, friends, school, sporting clubs, and many other sources. This presentation is designed for adults to gain practical insights into how these influences shape behaviour, identity, wellbeing , and present the simple, effective, and comfortable ways to provide support if need. In this session you will learn:
sources and methods of influence on young people
how influence shapes behaviour, sense of self, and wellbeing
indicators of positive and negative influence on a young person
method of assessment of influence sources and effects on a particular young person
ways to comfortably and effectively help young people manage influence on them
For all adults - Reference and workbook provided - No prior experience knowledge is necessary. A 6 hour session.
Program 2: Mental Health First Aid – accredited training
Sometimes it's difficult to know whether a young person is going through a normal developmental phase or showing signs of something that needs early support. This training is designed for all adults.
You will gain confidence to recognise early signs of mental health difficulties, practical skills for first-response support, and the knowledge to guide young people toward appropriate professional help.
The training is grounded in leading national and international research and proven practice, ensuring up-to-date, evidence-based skills for supporting youth mental health. The four modules are presented over two days face-to-face, or in different combinations including online to accommodate participants.
See this short video on the course: www.nurturewellbeing.com.au
For all adults - Comprehensive manual provided - No prior experience knowledge is necessary. Four half day modules
Program 3: Youth Wellbeing and Mental Health - 40 minute (‘afer dinner’) presentation
This presentation helps adults understand how young people develop a positive sense of self, and wellbeing, and respond to mental health challenges. It explores the interconnected dynamics of young people's lives, recognising that wellbeing is more than the absence of mental illness. For all adults
Presenter James Walker: My background brings together education, psychological research and clinical experience. I began my career teaching in Australia before taking up academic and research appointments at the University of Southern California Medical Campus, American University Graduate School and Georgetown University Medical School. My work has included research into learning, emotional development, psychological assessment and clinical practice. I received a teaching and research award associated with a grant from the US National Institute of Mental Health for whom I then consulted. I have worked as an educational and psychological consultant to government and professional organisations in Australia and the United States.
I am a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a Board Member of the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organisations (ISPSO). Over the years, I have delivered more than 70 research presentations, professional workshops and conference papers.
More information on the two programs is available on www.nurturewellbeing.com.au Contact: hello@nurturewellbeing.co,.au or 0417 669 992
