Training courses

Frontline responses to the mental health needs of international students

A one day, hands-on training in developing basic skills to respond to the mental health needs of international students especially at times of confusion and crisis.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

use case material and exercises to help develop:

• familiarity with the signs of, and ways of, coping with serious mental illness
• engagement with the link between stress, isolation and psychological difficulties which increase the risk of an episode of mental illness
• skills in linking with combined sources of help with minor, sudden or recurring and serious mental health problems
• reflection upon values and beliefs about the common and distinctive features of the international student experience which relate to mental illness and health

This course is suitable for:

international student advisers, counsellors, wardens, tutors, medical and welfare staff working with international students.

Dates, venues and course codes:

• Thursday, 9 February 2012, London (P571)

Fees:

£165 members, £130 students’ unions, £330 non-members

• Online booking form for members only
• Download a booking form
• Contact:
  The Training Administrator
  UK Council for International Student Affairs
  9-17 St Albans Place
  London N1 0NX
  Tel: 020 7288 4330
  Fax: 020 7288 4360
  Email: training@ukcisa.org.uk

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