Duration: 3 hours (with short break)
Audience: Aimed at all volunteer emergency responders in Scotland (for example Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue, RNLI, Coastguard, Flood Volunteers, Red Cross, St Andrews First Aid, 4x4 Response. If unsure please contact our Advisor. We wish to include as many response volunteers as possible.)
Cost: Free
Delivery method: Online via MS Teams
Delegate numbers: 16 (We aim for a minimum of 6 to run a course)
Pre-requisite: We encourage all delegates to complete the Staying Well Road Trip before attending this course.

Session Overview 
This session is an opportunity to meet with others and to learn more about what keeps us well. We discuss the things that threaten our wellbeing in our roles and what protects us, and how to stock our Psychological 1st Aid kits. We learn about the impact of trauma and stress so we can recognise when we might need some help and where we can find this.

Learning Outcomes
• Understanding of the factors that contribute to good mental health • Knowledge of the protective and risk factors which can affect the resilience of volunteer emergency responders • Ability to recognise signs of stress and distress in ourselves • Understanding of the factors that support the wellbeing of individuals and teams • Knowledge of the support available for you and your colleagues • Opportunity to plan for what could be in your Psychological 1stAid kit
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Register and join
Please register for this course using the form below. Joining instructions will then be sent ahead of the event.
Current Dates (normally Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings):    Tues 10th May; Thurs 19th May; Tues 31st May; Tues 21st June. Please email stephen.penny@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk if you are interested but the current dates don't suit.

Duration: 6.5 hours (includes 30 minute break for lunch)
Audience: Aimed at all volunteer emergency responders in Scotland (for example Mountain Rescue, Search and Rescue, RNLI, Coastguard, Flood Volunteers, Red Cross, St Andrews First Aid, 4x4 Response. If unsure please contact our Advisor. We wish to include as many response volunteers as possible.)
Cost: Free
Delivery method: Online via MS Teams
Delegate numbers: 16 (We aim for a minimum of 6 to run a course)
Pre-requisite: Completion of Staying Well – Understanding Resilience and Self-Care
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Session Overview 
We know that relationships based on camaraderie, trust and respect act as a buffer against the challenges of working / volunteering for an emergency service. This workshop looks at what we can do to strengthen these supportive relationships. You will learn how to have helpful conversations with colleagues, how to recognise signs that someone may be struggling and what to do when you are worried about someone. 

Learning Outcomes
• Understanding of how social and peer support contribute to wellbeing and good mental health • Ability to recognise signs of stress and distress in others, including common mental health problems • Understanding of, and opportunity to practice, listening skills and supportive conversations • Ability to recognise risk and respond when people are in crisis • Knowledge of available support and how to link people to help • Knowledge of how to take care of yourself when supporting others

Register and join
Please register for this course using the form below. Joining instructions will then be sent ahead of the event.
Current Dates: ( Thursdays):   Thurs 9th June. Please email stephen.penny@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk if you are interested but the current dates don't suit.