MHFA6 - Guiding the Way: Modeling Effective Mental Health First Aid Instructor Facilitation Techniques

Sunday, April 14, 2024

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT

Location: 131, Level 1, ACCC

Presenter - MHFA Summit(s)

Katie Walsh, MSW

Director of Mental Health Education
Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Cheektowaga, New York
Alana Holm, MSW

Peer Support Program Coordinator
Compeer
Amherst, New York

Staff Moderator - MHFA Summit(s)

JK

Jill Kluesner, MA, CRC (she/her/hers)

National Trainer
Mental Health First Aid
Dyersville, Iowa

Entering a room full of community members can be intimidating. You are trained and skilled at delivering the content, but connecting with the audience may be a challenge. Whether you are a new or seasoned Instructor, this interactive session will explore effective techniques to connect with different audiences and allow you to share your experience and walk away with new techniques to try.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate effective facilitation techniques that build connection with an audience.
Explore ways to adjust your facilitation style based on your audience.
Collaborate with participants to identify techniques for connecting with different MHFA audiences.