John Gosling PhD
Mental Health Training
Delivering Mental Health First Aid courses and other tailored mental health training packages in workplaces and community settings across Australia.
Courses
Become an accredited Mental Health First Aider and gain the skills and confidence to support others developing a mental illness or in crisis. The Standard Mental Health First Aid course can be delivered either face-to-face over two days, via blended/online delivery, or via blended/face-to-face delivery. Delivered under license from Mental Health First Aid Australia, this course provides participants with a nationally-recognised 3-year accreditation, after which refresher training is available.
For adults who teach, care for, or support young people, Youth Mental Health First Aid training provides the skills and confidence to support young people aged 12-18 developing a mental illness or in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid training can be delivered either face-to-face over two days, via blended/online delivery, or via blended/face-to-face delivery. Delivered under license from Mental Health First Aid Australia, this course provides participants with a nationally-recognised 3-year accreditation, after which refresher training is available.
Explore the world of mindfulness through our engaging 3-hour face-to-face workshop designed for teams of 6 to 24 individuals. Discover the potential for improved well-being, reduced stress, and enhanced team dynamics in the workplace. Our immersive sessions provide practical tools and insights for personal and professional growth.
Supporting a friend or colleague with suicidal thoughts can be daunting, but simply having a few basic skills and the confidence that goes along with that can make all the difference. This 4-hour face-to-face course, licensed by Mental Health First Aid Australia, focuses on the practical skills necessary to support a person experiencing thoughts of suicide and to connect them with the help they need.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Coming soon. This half-day workshop will engage employers and staff on how best to support neurodivergent members of the workforce. This course is being compiled by experts in the field, with input from neurodiverse members of the community.
Customise your training
Let us know your required training length (e.g. 2 hours, 1/2 day, full day), and your desired mix of content (examples might include men’s mental health, suicide, anxiety in the workplace, neurodiversity, trauma, mental health and aging, sleep and mental health, substance use and addiction), and we can customise a training package for you.
Testimonials
“Easily one of the most engaging and interesting courses I’ve had the privilege of attending, so thank you for that!”
"Highly recommend the course - learned to open conversations about mental health in an educated and empathetic way (and) to put exercises from theory into practice"
"Wonderful instructor. We touched on some intense topics and he handled them very respectfully and with compassion."
"Very engaging and clear presentation - I loved your passion"
"Confidence was contagious - I was fully engaged. Balanced seriousness with a touch of humour"
"thank you so much for the excellent instruction... The entire learning experience was genuinely outstanding because of your commitment, knowledge, and teaching approach."
"Positive personality and engaging. Kept all of us engaged and participating throughout the 2 days."
"John was great to work with, very informative and communicated extremely well - learned a lot and feel confident with my next steps"
“Excellent command of the classroom, extensive subject knowledge, ability to translate theory into practical scenarios and respond to queries on the fly - very impressive and very helpful in understanding the content”
"BEST instructor that I have ever had. He was very knowledgeable and the class was very engaging. I hope we have this instructor again in the future."
"Thank you so much for the awesome course. Your class was the best class that I have ever had. It was very informative and I really enjoyed it."
"John was an engaging and open instructor who knew the material well. He responded to questions well and created an open environment for a good session."
“Such a well-run and meaningful two days learning about mental health and how we can better support those around us, both in the workplace and in our personal lives”
"Training was superb! An amazing tutor and trainer."
About
Founded in Canberra ACT by Dr. John Gosling, a passionate mental health advocate with a vision of delivering high-quality evidence-based training focusing on mental health and wellbeing.