The Mental Health Capability Program · 6 months
Six months of learning modules, monthly group coaching live with Lauren, and live group sessions from 30 October to December, with new learning added regularly. For health and disability professionals who want practical, evidence-based strategies that work, without it costing them their energy, their wellbeing and time with the people they love.
A risk conversation lands in front of you, and afterwards you replay it, wondering whether you said the right thing.
The people you support need ongoing, complex mental health work, and it is sitting on top of an already full role.
You wake at 4am thinking about work, and switching off at the end of the day takes longer than it used to.
You were hired for physical health, housing, teaching, support coordination or leadership, and yet so much of it is mental health.
Things you used to manage comfortably now take everything you have got.
You still love the work, but there is less energy and vitality left for the people you love.
None of this means you are in the wrong job. It means you are carrying mental health complexity without a framework built for it, and without ongoing support to keep growing in it.
The method
Three pillars, built from 18 years in clinical mental health and leadership.
01 · FOUNDATION
Spot the early signs, recognise common presentations like anxiety, depression and trauma, understand why this person is struggling right now, know when to refer, and write it up clearly.
02 · IN THE ROOM
Evidence-based strategies for everyday sessions, plus a step by step approach for when someone is distressed, thinking about suicide or in crisis: how to start, what to ask, what to say and what to do next.
03 · SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
A simple plan for switching off, early warning signs the job is taking too much, and routines that protect your energy, plus the longevity to keep growing, take on leadership and build your reputation.
What's inside
New learning modules are added regularly as real situations come up in the group.
Your six months
30 OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
Live group sessions with me, where we work through the frameworks and you bring real situations from your own work. Every session is recorded.
EVERY MONTH
Monthly group coaching live with me, where you bring real situations, ask questions and work out how the frameworks fit your role.
ALL SIX MONTHS
Every module open for your full six months, with new learning added regularly, a private community and resource library, and member discounts on training and events.
Join the Program
or 6 monthly payments of $367 AUD
Your guide
I'm an endorsed mental health occupational therapist and an accredited Mental Health First Aid instructor, with 18 years in clinical mental health across private hospitals, inpatient and community mental health, homelessness, and drug and alcohol services.
I founded Allay Occupational Therapy and lead its team of 25 clinicians. I've trained teams at Cotton On, The Salvation Army and Avalon Airport, and 100% of participants would recommend the training.
I built this Program because I know what it is like to hold people, risk, a team and a business at the same time, and I've lived the burnout side of this work myself.
What people say
"Felt cared for and safe talking about tough subjects and felt valued when contributing to conversation"
Jesse Davis
★★★★★ Google review
"Lauren was great from the first enquiry. We were wanting to develop knowledge and skills in mental health for a sporting club, but this doesn't fit into most available services. Lauren tailored a session to suit our needs, was easy to work with in preparation, and on the night delivered an engaging session. Lots of learnings and healthy discussions throughout the night to make it relevant for us. Once again thanks so much for all of your effort and sharing your knowledge with us."
Andie Hatton, Men's Coordinator, Hockey Geelong Sharks
★★★★★ Google review
"Our team at work recently completed the Mental Health First Aid Training with Lauren and it was so so great! Lauren was able to ask all of our questions and take us through the material in a meaningful way. Thank you!"
Courtney Johnson
★★★★★ Google review
"I got great opportunity to attend Mental Health First Aid training yesterday and today it was amazing I would like to suggest everyone to get this training really useful for your personal life and professional career, I would like to thank our great trainer Lauren Pattison she was amazing she truly professional and well knowledgeable person, Highly recommended"
Devi Pandey Aryal
★★★★★ Google review
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