$150
Disasters and conflicts can leave a severe psychosocial impact on individuals and communities. Early psychosocial support is important to help affected persons cope with tragedies.
Singapore Red Cross Academy provides training to help heal psychological wounds and rebuild social structures in affected individuals and communities after emergencies. Graduates of Psychosocial Support courses will be fully adept at planning activities that can reduce psychosocial vulnerabilities, and ultimately enhance community resilience.
Psychological First Aid provides the learners with basic knowledge and skills in helping individuals affected by crises in life. The course covers signs of stress and different coping skills; and teaches the participants how to recognise signs of suicide thoughts. Getting trained in psychological first aid enables an individual to provide an emotional lift for someone in distress.
PFA is for anyone who wants to provide support to persons who are in distress due to crisis situations or stressful everyday situations, whether at home or work.
Certificate issued upon completion of the course is valid for two years from date of issue.
$150
6.5 hrs (1 day)
Advanced Psychological First Aid (APFA) is an enhanced and specialized approach to providing immediate support and assistance to individuals who have experienced significant emotional distress and complex reactions. Participants will learn about Loss and Grief and learn how to apply the principles of PFA to support someone experiencing such reactions.
There will be an assessment at the end of the 2 day course. Completion of Psychological First Aid is a prerequisite.
Certificate issued upon completion of the course is valid for two years from date of issue.
$300
14 hrs (2 days)
In partnership with the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), the Psychological First Aid + Be a Samaritan Programme (PFA + BAS) course equips learners with the basic knowledge and skills to help individuals affected by crises in life as well as suicide prevention skills.
PFA+ BAS is for anyone who wants to provide support to persons who are in distress due to crisis situations or stressful everyday situations, whether at home or work.
$200 (before GST)
8 hrs
The Mental Health @ Workplace is a training program that enables learners to understand the importance of mental health in the workplace, identify challenges that impact employees’ well-being and apply strategies to promote employee engagement, organizational resilience and productivity while fostering a supportive work environment.
$120
4 hr (0.5 day)
The Bundle consists of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Advanced PFA, taught over three days, offered exclusively on the occasion of the Singapore Red Cross 75th Anniversary at a special discounted rate, for a limited time only.
$360 (before GST)
3 days (20.5h)
This workshop equips learners with befriending skill sets and knowledge to provide emotional support. At the end of the workshop, learners will learn how to listen actively, communicate effectively, and provide empathetic support to beneficiaries and marginalized groups. Befriender training is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and have a passion for helping those in need.
$120
4 hr (0.5 day)
Resilience Skills for Everyday Life equips learners with the concept of resilience and its importance in daily life. It is essential to recognise sources of stress and adversity, while also learning and practising strategies to strengthen resilience through self-care and support systems.
$120
4 hr (0.5 day)
Mental Health Literacy is a training course that provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to recognise, understand and manage mental health issues both in themselves and in others.
$200
8 hr (1 day)