Courses and Training
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Mental Health First Aid
Become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®). Learn how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
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Mental Health Aware
Raises awareness of mental health. Teaches people what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
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Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
A refresh of the Mental Health First Aid certification MHFAider® 3+ years ago to keep your certification active.
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Psychological First Aid Essentials
Rapid awareness and core skills for yacht crew or expedition teams.
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Psychological First Aid Applied Skills
Competence in applying Psychological First Aid in marine incidents.
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Psychological First Aid Leadership
Leaders, medics, and safety officers gain mastery for long-term resilience planning.
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Yacht Mental Health and Wellbeing
This course teaches people what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, basic knowledge of some common mental health issues, causes and triggers of poor mental health on board.
It is recognised under the GUEST IAMI accredited pathway.
We offer three MHFA approved courses:
Mental Health First Aid
A two-day course
Become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®)
Training teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping yourself safe.
Delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities.
Open to all, but especially pertinent for HoD's and leadership roles onboard.
Mental Health Aware
A half-day course
Raises awareness of mental health
Teaches people what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
Looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
Gives delegates the confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
Delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Open to all onboard.
Refresher Course
A half day course
If you completed your Mental Health First Aid certification 3+ years ago, it is now time for a refresher to keep your certification active.
This refresher is open to anyone with an MHFA certificate no matter where they trained.
You can register for the refresher directly on our website here - questions? Give us a shout!
Psychological First Aid Essentials
A two hour course
Rapid awareness and core skills for yacht crew or expedition teams.
Introduction to Trauma at Sea (using Mel Harries Model for fire crew and search and rescue).
What trauma is and why near misses count
Impact of austere, remote, extreme environments on mental health
Recognising Red Flags
Signs of acute stress vs PTSD
When to escalate: PC-PTSD-5 screening questions
PFA at Sea: The 5 Principles (using Kate Baechers Model for expeditions, austere, remote and harsh environments)
Identify risks for individual and group and promote safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope
Adapting these for onboard and remote medical situations
Practical Exercise (using Amanda’s Medical training models)
Short role-play using a maritime case study
Immediate Self-Care for Rescuers
Controlled breathing, grounding, buddy check-ins
Psychological First Aid Applied Skills
A four hour course
Competence in applying PFA in marine incidents. Everything from 2h course, plus:
Understanding Trauma Physiology
Stress sensitisation in ongoing voyages
Cumulative trauma in maritime work
Case Studies & Scenario Drills
Examples: collision at sea, overboard recovery, fatal accident in port
Adapting PFA to Maritime Constraints
Limited space/privacy, communication delays, medevac delays
Supporting the Crew Long-Term
Follow-up strategies over weeks/months
Coordinating with shore-based mental health resources
Skill Stations
Down-regulation techniques
Communication under stress
Delivering bad news at sea
Psychological First
Aid Leadership
A eight hour Course
Leaders, medics, and safety officers gain mastery for long-term resilience planning. Everything from 4h course, plus:
Critical Incident Mental Health Response Planning
Integrating PFA into the vessel’s safety management system
Planning for psychological safety drills alongside abandon ship/fire drills
Advanced Risk Identification
Crew predisposition, previous trauma history, high-risk assignments
Occupational Impairment Prevention
Spotting performance decline before it impacts safety
Extended Scenario Work
Complex multi-phase maritime disaster simulation with rotating roles
Resilience & Recovery Framework (using the Frontline Mind Resilience by Design Model)
Building high positive mental health at sea
Embedding emotional literacy and coping strategies into daily crew culture
Debriefing & Self-Reflection Tools
Leader’s debrief model
Yacht Mental Health and Wellbeing
A full day course (5-6 hours)
This course teaches people what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, basic knowledge of some common mental health issues, causes and triggers of poor mental health on board, including the challenges of crew dynamics and education on 'banter' and bullying & harassment. It includes how to nurture a culture of care and support onboard, looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing as well as strategies for building resilience and signposting to professional help and resources.
Internationally recognised qualification and assessment standard under the GUEST IAMI accredited pathway
Developed in conjunction with multiple yachting training providers to ensure established, reputable alignment.
Give us a shout! If you have any questions email here
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We offer in-house, tailor-made courses for you and your crew. To find out more contact us below.
Yacht Mental Health and Wellbeing Training
Recognised under the GUEST IAMI accredited pathway, developed in conjunction with multiple yachting training providers to ensure established, reputable alignment.
Yacht Mental Health and Wellbeing Training
Recognised under the GUEST IAMI accredited pathway, developed in conjunction with multiple yachting training providers to ensure established, reputable alignment.
Online MHFA Two Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Online MHFA Awareness Half Day
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Captains Online MHFA Two Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. Sessions 1 will be on he 10th Oct. Session 2 will be on the 12th Oct. Session 3 on the 17th of Oct. Session 4 on the 19th Oct. All the sessions will be evening sessions.
Online MHFA Awareness Half Day
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Two Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Captain Online MHFA Two Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Online MHFA Awareness Half Day
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Awareness Half Day
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Two Day Course
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Online MHFA Awareness Half Day
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Captains Online MHFA Two Day Training - Part 2
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. Part 1 will be sessions 1 & 2 followed by Part 2 on 18 & 19th of May for session 3 & 4.
Captains Online MHFA Two Day Training - Part 1
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. Part 1 will be sessions 1 & 2 followed by Part 2 on 18 & 19th of May for session 3 & 4.
Online MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Online MHFA Half-Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Half-Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Online MHFA Half-Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Online MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
MHFA Half-Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
MHFA Half-Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
MHFA Half Day Course
A half-day course that raises awareness of mental health and is delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
MHFA Two-Day Training
Our two-day course is delivered across four time-sensitive manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.