Training to foster a healthy and resilient workforce

When disaster strikes – confidently support staff after overwhelming events

Our one and a half day workshop for people called to Christian service offers you the opportunity to learn and develop simple, practical and effective strategies for supporting colleagues, team members and volunteers in the aftermath of overwhelming events.

Prayerfully integrating the most up to date understanding and hands-on practice, this workshop is based on the latest research into risk and resilience. It also draws on our years of experience of working with traumatic stress.  We have a particular  focus on work with Christian mission partners as well people in relief and development.

What will the course cover?

Day One

• Acute stress - An accessible and engaging introduction including the latest research on the neuroscience of trauma and on the impact of trauma on both individuals and groups.
• Scriptural reflection - A prayerful look at the Old Testament book of Job to consider its teaching in relation to trauma.

Day Two

• Core actions of Psychological First Aid - We will explore in-depth the phases of responding in a crisis and provide an overview of the core actions of Psychological First Aid. 
• Practical skills & competencies - Building on our learning  with a series of practical skills  exercises designed to boost your capacity and confidence to deliver Psychological First Aid following traumatic events.
• Identifying people at risk - It includes how to assess when someone may be at risk or not well enough to be at work with discussion about how to help them appropriately.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Define the basic objectives of Psychological First Aid and identify its limitations
• Describe the impact of traumatic stress on both the body and mind
• Identify the broad range of normal early reactions that people can experience in the immediate aftermath of a crisis
• Explore personal responses to distress and understand the role that awareness and active self-care play in your teams’ capacity to help others
• Effectively use active listening skills to contain and stabilise a team member or colleague following a critical incident
• Reflect thoughtfully on a scripture which can help you bring a Biblical understanding to support you as you support your colleagues.
• Gain practical and emotional assistance that complements and bolsters the coping skills of colleagues or team members
• Conduct a basic risk assessment using major risk factors for psychological distress
  Recognise when  to refer team members for further support
• Help team members and colleagues devise a robust, culturally relevant post-incident action plan
• Explore organisational protocols which may be required in order to promote Psychological First Aid.

Who is it for?

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of people responding to a crisis for a robust, prayerful, evidence-informed support protocol for those affected. While anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, we focus particularly on people in mission and Christians working in relief and development.

Venue

To be confirmed

Time

20 May 09:00 - 21 May 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Burnout is consistently reported as one of the highest risks for aid workers and mission partners! Exhaustion, cynicism, becoming ineffective ... Recognise it?

Engagement is the exact opposite! Energy, involvement, being effective...

What will the event cover?

Join InterHealth, as we create space for an exploratory conversation to discuss what we can do to stop burnout before it happens.  Exploring together what burn out is and what it isn’t, what it looks like on the field and how to encourage engagement.

There will be ample time for interactive conversations to learn from each other and from research about preparing staff and mission partners for stressful environments. We encourage participants to bring along case studies and example staff / member care practices.

This event will be facilitated by Annie Hargrave (Psychotherapist) and Leanne Kennedy (East Africa Regional Manager).

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by emailing training@interhealth.org.uk

Who is it for?

We have aimed this event primarily for Human Resources Personnel, Member Care Personnel and Managers, although we welcome anyone who may be interested to attend.

Venue

To be confirmed

Time

23 May 08:00 - 10:30

Cost

Free event 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

This event is specifically designed for Human Resources Personnel to learn about the health issues associated with pregnancy and international travel.

We will be discussing risk assessments and employer liability as well as providing advice on policy formation. We highly recommend this seminar for organisations whose personnel travelling internationally includes those who may become parents whilst on assignment. 

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand common health issues around pregnancy and travel in the sector
• Understand employer liability and UK case law
• Learn about common clinical dilemmas at InterHealth and how we respond

Who is it for?

We have designed this seminar for human resources or member care personnel with a responsibility for internationally based staff. We also welcome anyone interested in attending.

Venue

InterHealth Worldwide, 63-67 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Time

30 May 09:30 - 11:30

Cost

Complimentary Event (InterHealth Subscribers) £10 + VAT (Standard)

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Does your organisation add to the stress of working in the sector? Reduce the stress and build capacity for resilience! 

This workshop has a focus on people management and organisational resilience to build the capacity to cope with stress and adversity. We will provide you with the opportunity to highlight organisational strengths and identify scope for boosting resilience.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by organisational resilience
• Understand the resilience principles for organisations
• Identify strengths and training needs in teams and organisations
• Develop reflective thinking whilst considering the values and culture of your organisation and the practice of people management
• Develop the capacity to understand organisational resilience factors as a risk assessment marker
• Develop and identify specific organisation action points to cultivate resilience

Who is it for?

We have designed this seminar for country directors, field and security managers human resources and MemberCare personnel.

Venue

InterHealth Worldwide, 63-67 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Time

11 Jun 09:30 - 16:30

Cost

£115+ VAT (InterHealth Subscribers) £135 + VAT (Standard)

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

In partnership with British Red Cross

This interactive training course is held in partnership with the British Red Cross. If you travel internationally and work in relief, develop and mission, it provides an opportunity for you to develop your practical skills and a robust knowledge of how to respond appropriately to a range of injuries and illnesses which commonly occur on the field.

The successful completion of this course will provide you with the following award: 'The British Red Cross endorsed First Aid and Travel Health Certificate’. The certificate is valid for three years.

What will the course cover?

• Incident management
• Managing suspected fractures
• Controlling blood loss
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Management of a blocked airway
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Dealing with burns and scalds
• Understanding Malaria
• Understanding Rabies
• Managing high fevers and dehydration

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand how to define and identify the risks of the relief and development environment
• Understand how to recognise an injury and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understand how to recognise a suspected medical condition and how to monitor and take effective action
• Understand how to reduce the risk of developing an infectious disease.
• Apply critical thinking and prioritisation skills when dealing with emergencies

Who is it for?

We have designed this course primarily for field leaders and team leaders working on the ground in relief, development and mission projects.

Venue

British Red Cross, 163 Eversholt Street, Euston, London, NW1 1BU

Time

12 Jun 09:30 - 17:00

Cost

£115 + VAT (InterHealth Subscribers) £135 + VAT (Standard)

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Create a healthy workplace! Are your employees at risk of disease and injury?

Join InterHealth for a breakfast event exploring how your organisation can fulfil duty of care requirements through creating a healthy workplace. Malaria, stress, musculoskeletal problems, dehydration, fever are all very real, daily risks when working in the international humanitarian sector.

We will be exploring what workplace health means to you and your organisation, taking a look at specific risks found within the workplace and thinking through the steps which can be taken to mitigate those risks.

When your staff are sick, not only does it cost your organisation financially but it also results in less resource to meet your mission and objectives to help those who need your support. We will consider the WHO model for a healthy workplace (see below) and create ample time for interactive conversations to learn from each other and from current research in creating healthy workplaces. We encourage participants to bring along case studies and example staff care practices.

This event will be facilitated by Kerryann Cope and Lynda Rea.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by emailing training@interhealth.org.uk

Who is it for?

We have aimed this event primarily for human resources personnel and managers, although we welcome anyone who may be interested to attend.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

24 Jun 08:00 - 10:30

Cost

Free Event

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254702771394
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Fevers, bleeds and dehydration … be ready to respond 

For those working in relief, develop and mission this experiential training course provides an opportunity for you to develop your practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which  occur on the field.

Build your knowledge on how to reduce and prevent environmental and physical risks to your health. You will be provided with ample time to develop your confidence in responding to a wide range of unexpected events.

What will the course cover? 

• Injury management (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as medical conditions, breathing, fever & dehydration)
• Common tropical illness (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the unique health risks for relief, development and mission workers.
• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including illness and injury.
• Demonstrate effective interventions in response to common illnesses and injuries, including infectious diseases.
• Recognise life threatening illness or injury and understand how to assess and what to do.
• Understand priorities and immediate medical care necessary in emergency situations

Who is it for?

We have designed this course primarily for anyone working in relief, development and mission around the world.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

25 Jun 09:00 - 26 Jun 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

When disaster strikes – confidently support staff after overwhelming events

Our one and a half day workshop offers you the opportunity to learn and develop simple, practical and effective strategies for supporting colleagues, team members and volunteers in the aftermath of overwhelming events.

Integrating both theory and hands-on practice, this workshop is based on the latest research into risk and resilience. It also draws on our extensive clinical experience of working with traumatic stress, together with our long-standing knowledge of the relief, development, missions and expeditions sectors.

What will the course cover?

Day One will provide you with an accessible and engaging introduction to acute stress, including the latest research on the neuroscience of trauma and on the impact of trauma on both individuals and groups. We will also be exploring in-depth the phases of responding in a crisis and providing an overview of the core actions of Psychological First Aid.

On Day Two, we take half a day to build on your theoretical awareness with a series of practical skills exercises designed to boost your capacity and confidence to deliver Psychological First Aid following traumatic events.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Define the basic objectives of Psychological First Aid and identify its limitations
• Describe the impact of traumatic stress on both the body and mind
• Identify the broad range of normal early reactions that people can experience in the immediate aftermath of a crisis
• Deliver basic briefings on stress and trauma to colleagues and team members members following critical incidents
• Explore personal responses to distress and understand the role that awareness and active self-care play in your teams’ capacity to help others
• Effectively use active listening skills to contain and stabilise a team member or colleague following a critical incident
• Gain practical and emotional assistance that complements and bolsters the coping skills of colleagues or team members
• Conduct a basic risk assessment using major risk factors for psychological distress
• Recognise when  to refer team members for further support
• Help team members and colleagues devise a robust, culturally relevant post-incident action plan
• Explore organisational protocols which may be required in order to promote Psychological First Aid.

Who is it for?

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of people responding to a crisis for a robust, evidence-informed support protocol for those affected. While anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, we focus particularly on country directors, line managers, supervisors and team leaders and expedition leaders who oversee people in challenging environments, including conflict zones and humanitarian emergencies.

Venue

InterHealth Worldwide, 63-67 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Time

26 Jun 09:30 - 27 Jun 12:30

Cost

£160 + VAT (InterHealth Subscribers) £185 + VAT (Standard)

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

Protect your children from illness & injury … Equipping you with skills and knowledge 

This interactive training course is for families who travel internationally and work in relief, development and mission. It provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which commonly occur on the field.

What will the course cover?

• Child development  (such as nutrition, sleep, stimulation & adolescene)
• Family wellbeing (such as adjustment, healthy home, culture shock, reverse culture shock & third culture kids)
• Pregnancy
• Injury management for your family (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as fever, diarrhoea, breathing & hydration)
• Common tropical illness risk management (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support for infants, children & adults (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including injuries and illnesses
• Demonstrate understanding of how to create a nurturing environment for childhood development around the world
• Recognise severe breathing difficulties and understand how to assess and what to do
• Understand how to reduce risk of hazards within the family home and how to respond if they occur
• Understand the unique health needs through pregnancy, birth and antenatal period
• Identify the emotional needs of children and the family through relocation 

Who is it for?

We have designed this workshop primarily for parents or guardians who have relocated and/or who travel around the world. We also welcome anyone interested in attending.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

27 Jun 09:00 - 28 Jun 17:00

Cost

10% Early Booking Discount Available

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: training@interhealth.org.uk

This course is designed for those responsible for liaising with families in times of crisis, and for those who want to implement family liaison in organisational policies and protocols.

Our interactive and experiential course is set within the context of relief, development and mission. We will provide you with practical information, guidance and the practical skills to implement effective family liaison.

What do we mean by Family Liaison?

When your organisation engages with families and other pre-identified contacts at a time when your staff and volunteers cannot speak for themselves.

What do we mean by Crisis?

When something unanticipated happens affecting or threatening safety, stability & health. It may include the death of affected persons.

What will the course cover?

Day One will help you to understand the principles of family liaison so that you can develop effective, safe and professional relationships with families.

Day Two (half day) will provide you with the opportunity to practice what you learnt during the first session. We will include interactive exercises designed to build your confidence in liaising with families.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand what family liaison is, and why it’s called family liaison rather than family support
• Understand the personal characteristics needed for family liaison work
• Identify principles and skills for managing a professional relationship with people in distress
• Understand the importance of trust and transparency in communicating with the family
• Develop appropriate skills in consideration of breaking bad news to children
• Develop skills in family liaison engagement and exit processes
• Become aware of the impact of social media on family liaison work
• Understand how family liaison work fits in with a crisis management team
• The importance of self-care through family support

Who is it for?

We have aimed this seminar primarily for Human Resources Personnel, Field & Security Managers, although we welcome anyone who may be interested to attend.

Venue

InterHealth Worldwide, 63-67 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Time

08 Jul 09:30 - 09 Jul 12:30

Cost

£160 + VAT (InterHealth Subscribers) £185 + VAT (Standard)

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +44 (0) 20 7902 9005
E: training@interhealth.org.uk