Expert Perspectives
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Expert Perspectives in Training (EPIT) Course
This groundbreaking project trains people who have experience of mental distress to be trainers through a course accredited with a University.
On the course, you will learn many new skills, including
- Training methods
- Co-training: How to run training course with someone else.
- How to give presentations
- How to facilitate groups
Become a trainer
The trainers can go on to become volunteers or paid trainers and provide one-day courses to mental health services, other NHS services, local colleges and schools. Other opportunities to include:
- Practicing communication skills and emotional literacy
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as a trainer
- Learning new IT and presentation design skills
Other potential benefits of joining the project:
- Contribute to the local community
- Increase your confidence
- Increase your self-esteem
- Develop your career and vocational opportunities
To find out more, please ring the Training Coordinator, Chrystelle Heldire on 020 8426 0921
Feedback from the course
‘I was one of five EPIT course partcipants who received a certificate of attendance on Wednesday 3rd December 2008 at the glittering Mind in Harrow AGM. I got loads out of participating in the course. On top of the knowledge and skills in training, presentation and facilitation, I grew in confidence and improved my job prospects: Telling an interview panel that I'd been on the course helped me secure a full-time job!’
Daniel 2008