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Overview
The nature of humanitarian and development work is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. In today's frantic world, mental wellbeing is more important than ever and if you're working in challenging situations, protecting your wellbeing and resilience must be a necessity.
From mastering the fundamentals of providing psychosocial first aid and support to ways to deal with stress, trauma, loss and grief, this Resilience, Wellbeing and Mental Health Support in Crisis Settings course at Oxford Brookes University ensures you have the skills to take care of yourself and others.
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed this course you will:
- Be able to support others in need and provide basic psychosocial first aid.
- Acquire core self-care skills and master techniques for positive wellbeing.
- Learn how to build personal strategies to improve your own mental health and wellbeing at work.
- Build your skills for managing stress, trauma, loss and grief.
- Learn how to contribute to a mentally-healthy workplace culture.
- Develop strategies for personal and collective resilience.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Wellbeing and mental health in the humanitarian sector
- Picking up the pieces: dealing with critical incidents, stress and trauma
- Caring for others: psychological first aid
- Managing loss and grief with self-compassion in crisis settings
- Mindfulness and compassion
- Supporting ourselves, supporting each other: strategies for personal and collective resilience
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- New dates to be confirmed
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Emergency & Disaster Management View 131 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is aimed at professionals who are working in the humanitarian and development sector, all frontline workers within the humanitarian and development field (staff from INGOs, NGOs and UN organisations), as well as students on development and humanitarian courses, and all those who are planning to work in crisis settings.
- Whether you’re working in a small or large organisation, HR, or simply just want to learn new things, you’ll find this course beneficial for you!
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents525 GBP / full≈ 525 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents525 GBP / full≈ 525 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Early bird discount - £495
- Oxford Brookes students and Alumni - £450
- Full price - £525
Living costs
Oxford
United Kingdom
939 - 1530 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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