14

June 2020

20:30-22:00

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Suicide Awareness Training & Empowering Towards Change- FOR BEFRIENDERS

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This training will be conducted over ZOOM and teleconference

Part 1 - Suicide Awareness Training 
This training should increase awareness and confidence having open conversations about suicide. It will also cover how to support someone who is suicidal.  
 
Part 2 - Empowering Towards Change  
This training is about how to support and encourage our Neshomo members to make positive changes in their life. It will explore the use of questions and how to keep conversations open and collaborative.  

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Speakers: Daniel Nissen  and Tamar Tabor

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29

March 2020

20:00-21:30

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COVID-19 and Long Distance Befriending - FOR BEFRIENDERS

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This training will be conducted over ZOOM and teleconference

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Speakers: Daniel Nissen  and Estelle Gillis

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26

Jan 2020

20:00-22:00

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Let's Talk... Medication Used for Mental Health Difficulties - FOR THE COMMUNITY

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By the end of this training session you will have a better understanding of how medication for mental health difficulties work in the body. It will explore the different types of medication used for different mental health difficulties, the most common side effects and how to manage them. This session is helpful for anyone wanting to be informed about how medication could help manage their own mental health, that of family or friends, or people who work with a population that are commonly prescribed mental health medication. 

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Speaker: Dr Jeff Schryer (GP at Whittaker Lane Medical Centre, Bury CCG, Student Educator). 

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Location: Stenecourt New Hall (Annex)

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For full poster CLICK HERE

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To view video of this event CLICK HERE

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19

Jan 2020

20:00-22:00

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Let's Talk... A Beginner's Guide to Psychological Therapies - FOR THE COMMUNITY

Neshomo is putting on a course that can help to inform people about the different options that exist so that seeking help for oneself or someone else can feel less overwhelming. This is our guide to psychological therapies.

By the end of this training session you will have a better understanding of the main types of talking therapies, what they have in common and how they differ, and which types of problems they each help to address. You will also have a better understanding of how to access support for yourself or someone you know. It will provide information about the services that are available and how to be sure your therapist has appropriate qualifications. 

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Speakers: Daniel Nissen, Tamar Tabor and Dr Yehuda Marshall

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Location: Stenecourt New Hall (Annex)

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For full poster CLICK HERE

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To view video of this event CLICK HERE

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01

Dec 2019

19:45-21:45

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Incorporating Mentoring into Befriending:

Increasing Motivation & Setting Goals - FOR BEFRIENDERS

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Speaker: Jonny Wineberg (Youth & Community Worker and Trainer)

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Location: Stenecourt New Hall (Annex)

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07

July 2019

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Raising Awareness of Psychological Trauma - FOR THE COMMUNITY

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What is PTSD and complex PTSD?

Understanding how trauma impacts on relationships.

Symptoms to be aware of in adults and children.

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Speakers: Daniel Nissen, Tamar Tabor and Dr James Glass

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10

Feb 2019

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Understanding Schizophrenia - FOR BEFRIENDERS

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Understanding the symptoms of Schizophrenia, the difficulties it presents and how it is commonly treated.

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Speaker: Dr James Glass

14

Oct 2020

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Training for: Pennine Care Mental Health Services Consultant Psychiatrists and Junior Doctors

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Title: The Jewish Way of Life

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Training Aims:

• To gain information and insight into the “Jewish Way of Life” and the Jewish Community, further enabling and enhancing healthcare staff’s caring skills for Jewish patients with a further understanding of some of the Jewish cultural, ethnic and religious needs.

• To appreciate the diversity of observance amongst the Jewish people.

• To learn, via scenarios, of strategies delivered to meet individual Jewish service users’ cultural needs.

• To be aware of the stigma of mental health amongst the Jewish people and its manifestations.

• To advise of the variety of services and resources within the Manchester Jewish community and especially during this corona period, which may assist Jewish service users, patients, clients and staff in being aware of what is available to enhance the delivery of care, care plans and recovery processes.

Delivered by: Rabbi Daniel Walker and Estelle Gillis- Neshomo Mental Health Hospital Link Worker

Testimonials: 

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"Ms Gillis and Rabbi Walker's talks were excellent and informative. I am very grateful for the time they took to educate us on challenges that Jewish people may face in mental health services and the important cultural aspects of Jewish life" 

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"The training was fantastic.  Thank you"

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14

July 2020

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Training for: Hatzola

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Title: Understanding Aspects of Mental Health

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Training Aims:

• To develop an understanding of aspects of mental health and appreciate the impact of mental health problems on everyday life functioning.

• To be aware of the variety of mental health problems including the associated range of feelings and behaviours.

• To learn of the causes of mental health problems and their diagnoses.

• To appreciate the stigma of mental health and its manifestations.

• To understand and be aware of recovery processes; treatments; available support and  resources; and safety plans, enhancing one’s ability to manage their mental health needs effectively.

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Delivered by: Dr David Marshall- Neshomo Chairman & Consultant Psychiatrist

Testimonials: 

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"The training was very clear and to the point.  I learnt how to approach people with mental health concerns" 

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25

Nov 2019

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Training for: T'Mimei Lev School Staff

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Title: Aspects of Bipolar Disorder and its Management

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Training Aims: To increase the staffs awareness of the symptoms associated with bipolar and mood swings and consider some of the interventions used to help people living with bipolar.

The training was tailored to the staff at T'Mimei Lev to ensure they would be able to transfer and apply the knowledge gained effectively.

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Delivered by: Estelle Gillis- Neshomo Mental Health Hospital Link Worker

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Testimonials: 

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"The training was excellent and clear and the trainer had a phenomenal understanding of the subject matter"

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"The training was very well presented and explained"

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"The training was informative with excellent delivery by a qualified health professional"

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15

 Sept 2019

Training for: Ezra Care Volunteers

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Title: Suicide Awareness Training.

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Training Aims: To increase confidence talking about suicide and provide information about where to signpost people to access further support.

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Delivered by: Tamar Tabor- Counselling Psychologist

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Testimonials:

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"The training by Neshomo was extremely informative. I often visit mental health patients in hospital and I am delighted I took the time off work to attend the training. Knowledge and awareness about suicide can be lifesaving."