UPCOMING COURSE
CREATING MENTAL WEALTH IN STUDENTS
Mental health is the most pervasive and co-occurring of all complex needs in children internationally.
The British Medical Association estimate that 2 in 10 of all young people experience some form of mental ill health during adolescence. In the realms of Autism this is much higher at around 60% of all ASD young people during adolescence.
Learn more about the course
Courses
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day accredited/certified workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
Any adults over 17; Psychologists; Psychiatrists; General Practitioners; School Counsellors; Human Resource Managers; Managers;
Tommy Ronaghan and Bill Vaughan
Location:
Insights Office, JLT Dubai
Duration:
2 Day
Timings:
9.00 - 4.00pm
Fee:
2000 AED (Excl VAT)
Accreditations:
KHDA; DHA 7 Points
Griffiths III NEW USER Training Course – Part II
Having completed an e-learning module online with Association for Research in Infant and Child Development, psychologists and pediatricians can complete this three day practical course in Dubai to become a full fledged Griffiths User. Attendees must complete the Part 1 e-learning module covering general theory and concepts of child development and its assessment, interpretation and report writing before engaging in this (Part 2) of the course. You can register for and complete Part 1 online at https://www.aricd.ac.uk/courses/griffiths-iii-part-i-new-users/
Psychologists; Pediatricians Allied Health Professionals (e.g. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist Health Visitor) may also apply if they are – 1) Part of a Child Development Team, or 2) Actively involved in research or monitoring, and 3) Can be supervised by an experience Griffiths User.
Dr Paula McAlinden
Location:
Insights Office, JLT, Dubai
Duration:
3 days
Timings:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Fee:
5000 AED (Excl VAT)
Accreditations:
KHDA; DHA 14.75 points