Online | MHFAider Practise Group Session: High-Quality Connections | 15 April 2025

MHFAider Practise Group Sessions: Essential Skills for Confident, Proactive Mental Health Support

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) are crucial for building safe, supportive workplaces. Our 1.5-hour Practise Group Sessions go beyond traditional training, offering real-world, hands-on practise in a supportive, peer-driven environment. These sessions are ideal for MHFAiders, HR professionals, and workplace leaders ready to make an impact and boost their mental health support skills.

Led by experienced trainers, each session immerses participants in practical scenarios, offering tools and techniques for real-life mental health intervention. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foundational skills or deepen your mental health literacy, these sessions equip you with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to workplace mental health challenges.

This Session’s Focus: High-Quality Connections (HQC) – Enhancing Mental Health Conversations

For MHFAiders, meaningful conversations are the foundation of effective mental health support. High-Quality Connections (HQC) empower you to create moments of trust, engagement, and support that drive better outcomes for those in need. This 1.5-hour Practise Group Session is designed to help MHFAiders translate HQC principles into actionable skills for mental health conversations.

Session Overview

This session equips participants to apply HQC techniques directly to mental health first aid scenarios, ensuring that every interaction makes a positive impact.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Understanding HQC in Mental Health Contexts:
   • Learn what HQC means and why it’s essential in mental health conversations.
   • Explore the psychological and organizational benefits of fostering these connections.
2. Core Components of HQC:
   • Respectful Engagement: Build trust by showing genuine care and attention.
   • Task Enabling: Provide meaningful support to empower individuals in their recovery.
   • Trust Building: Foster safety and openness during conversations.
   • Playfulness: Use positive, light-hearted interactions to build rapport and ease tension.
3. Guided Practice Sessions:
   • Work in pairs or groups to practice techniques such as:
     • Asking questions that convey genuine interest.
     • Injecting positivity to foster hope and resilience.
     • Offering help and uncovering common ground to build trust.
4. Reflection and Application:
   • Reflect on what worked during practice and how to apply these skills in real-world mental health conversations.

High-quality connections aren’t just about long-term relationships. They’re about the small, intentional moments that build trust, energy, and collaboration. For MHFAiders, these connections are vital in mental health conversations, where every word, gesture, and action can impact someone’s journey toward recovery.

Why Choose Workplace Interventions?

Our expert facilitators provide evidence-based insights combined with practical strategies you can implement immediately. By practicing in a psychologically safe environment, participants leave with the skills and confidence to elevate workplace interactions.

Private Group Sessions Available
For organisations interested in custom sessions—online or onsite—contact us at

📞 (03) 9346 9832
📧 [email protected]

We service all of Australia, with offices in Victoria and Queensland.

Additional Practise Group Topics

For MHFAiders, HR professionals, and leaders looking to broaden their skills, our Practice Group Sessions offer a wide range of topics to deepen and expand your knowledge:

• Emotional Intelligence – Build Effective Support
• High-Quality Connections – Make Every Interaction Count
• Active Listening – Build Trust through Practised Skills
• Growth Mindset – Foster Resilience and Openness
• Being Present – Offer Genuine Support and Attention
• Suicide Intervention – Gain Vital Intervention Skills
• Self-Care Reflection – Sustain Your Wellbeing as an MHFAider
• Communication Skills – Clear, Effective, and Supportive
• Reflection and Paraphrasing – Deepen Conversational Impact
• Reasonable Adjustments Plan – Support Mental Health at Work

Terms and Conditions

• Refund Policy: Requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before the session to avoid penalties.
• Rescheduling: Requests made within 10 days of the session incur a $50 + GST fee.
• Session Postponement: If we need to reschedule, participants can choose the next available date or an alternative.
• Acceptance of Terms: By requesting an invoice or making payment, participants agree to these terms, including the 10-day cancellation and rescheduling policy.