Mental Health Workshops for Schools and Workplaces
Welcome to Legacy Connect's Specialised Mental Health Workshops
At Legacy Connect, we are dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being within schools and workplaces. Our workshops are designed to address the unique mental health needs of diverse cultural communities, including CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), Pasifika, and Indigenous populations.
Our Expertise
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Cultural Mental Health
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We specialise in cultural mental health, recognising and addressing the unique challenges faced by CALD, Pasifika, and Indigenous communities. Our approach is rooted in cultural understanding, ensuring that mental health support is relevant and effective. Our team includes trained clinicians and cultural facilitators who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our programmes.
SCHOOLS
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Student Workshops: Interactive sessions that educate students about mental health, promoting resilience, emotional well-being, and peer support.
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Staff Training: Professional development for teachers and school staff, focusing on recognising and addressing mental health issues among students, with a sensitivity to cultural diversity.
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Parent Sessions: Workshops for parents to help them understand and support their children's mental health, especially when balancing cultural expectations.
WORKPLACES
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Employee Wellness Programmes: Workshops that promote mental health awareness and provide strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression in the workplace.
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Cultural Sensitivity Training: Helping organisations create inclusive environments where employees from diverse cultural backgrounds feel supported and understood.
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Leadership Training: Equipping managers and leaders with the tools to foster a mentally healthy workplace, with a focus on cultural competence and inclusivity.
Addressing Key Issues
Our workshops address a range of critical mental health issues, tailored to the needs of our diverse participants:
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Anxiety: Techniques to manage and reduce anxiety, incorporating cultural practices and perspectives.
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Depression: Support and strategies to cope with depression, with an emphasis on community and cultural strengths.
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Suicide Prevention: Culturally sensitive approaches to suicide prevention, fostering open conversations and providing vital resources.
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Multigenerational Trauma: Understanding and healing from the trauma passed through generations, with respect to cultural histories and experiences.
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Balancing Cultural Expectations: Strategies to navigate the challenges of balancing cultural traditions and expectations within a western society.
Our Approach
At Legacy Connect, we believe that mental health support must be culturally relevant to be effective. We deliver our workshops with authenticity and understanding thanks to our team of experienced mental health professionals, which includes trained clinicians and cultural facilitators from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Get Involved
Whether you are a school administrator, a workplace manager, or a community leader, we invite you to learn more about our workshops and how they can benefit your organization. Together, we can create environments where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported.
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Contact Us
Ready to bring our workshops to your school or workplace? Contact us today to schedule a session or to learn more about our services.