Mental health sensitization session.pptx

importance of mental health

1. Mental health sensitization session @Praneeta, 2021

2. Activity Think of an event in your life from recent past that made you feel sad. Please think about the event that was sad and not traumatic. Take a moment to relive that incident and observe how it makes you feel.

3. Reflections What were the protective factors that helped you overcome it? If you were speaking to someone at that time, what would you like for them to say?

4. Takeaway Listen first, always. Listen carefully. Ask them what they want. Don’t advise unless they ask for it. Be kind with your words and with approach. Respect their choice without any judgement.

5. Skills to keep handy Active listening Reflection Summarization Organization of the information Directing and leading the session

6. What can we do when clients get carried away? Ask them to form a timeline of incidences and ask them to rate incidences based on intensity. Ask them about their reaction to any given incident in the form of thoughts, behaviour and emotions. Ask them about people who were involved. Ask them about people who would support them. Ask about future plans if they have it ready.

7. Things to keep in mind Beneficence & Non Maleficence Difference between empathy & sympathy Understanding of our boundaries and clearly communicating them Remaining impersonal while dealing with clients Giving full charge of the session in the client’s hand

8. Protecting ourselves Mindfulness meditation Safe Space Technique Breathing exercises Grounding