Training to foster a healthy and resilient workforce

Create a healthy workplace! Are your employees at risk of disease and injury?

Join InterHealth for a breakfast event exploring how your organisation can fulfil duty of care through creating a healthy workplace. Malaria, stress, musculoskeletal problems, dehydration, fever are all very real, daily risks when working in the international humanitarian sector.

We will be exploring what workplace health means to you and your organisation, taking a look at specific risks found within the workplace and thinking through the steps which can be taken to mitigate those risks.

When your staff are sick, not only does it cost your organisation financially but it also results in less resource to meet your mission and objectives to help those who need your support. We will consider the WHO model for a healthy workplace and create ample time for interactive conversations to learn from each other and from current research in creating healthy workplaces. We encourage participants to bring along case studies and example staff care practices.

Source: Healthy workplaces: a WHO global model for action

This event will be facilitated by Kerryann Cope and Lynda Rea.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by emailing [email protected]

Who is it for?

We have aimed this event primarily for human resources personnel and managers, although we welcome anyone who may be interested to attend.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

24 Jun 08:00 - 10:30

Cost

Free Event

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

Fevers, bleeds and dehydration … be ready to respond 

For those working in relief, develop and mission this experiential training course provides an opportunity for you to develop your practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which  occur on the field.

Build your knowledge on how to reduce and prevent environmental and physical risks to your health. You will be provided with ample time to develop your confidence in responding to a wide range of unexpected events.

What will the course cover? 

• Injury management (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as medical conditions, breathing, fever & dehydration)
• Common tropical illness (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the unique health risks for relief, development and mission workers.
• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including illness and injury.
• Demonstrate effective interventions in response to common illnesses and injuries, including infectious diseases.
• Recognise life threatening illness or injury and understand how to assess and what to do.
• Understand priorities and immediate medical care necessary in emergency situations

Who is it for?

We have designed this course primarily for anyone working in relief, development and mission around the world.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

25 Jun 09:00 - 26 Jun 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £110 Band B: £150 Band C: £250 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254 (0) 702 771 394
E: [email protected]

Protect your children from illness & injury … Equipping you with skills and knowledge 

This interactive training course is for families who travel internationally and work in relief, development and mission. It provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which commonly occur on the field.

What will the course cover?

• Child development  (such as nutrition, sleep, stimulation & adolescene)
• Family wellbeing (such as adjustment, healthy home, culture shock, reverse culture shock & third culture kids)
• Pregnancy
• Injury management for your family (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as fever, diarrhoea, breathing & hydration)
• Common tropical illness risk management (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support for infants, children & adults (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including injuries and illnesses
• Demonstrate understanding of how to create a nurturing environment for childhood development around the world
• Recognise severe breathing difficulties and understand how to assess and what to do
• Understand how to reduce risk of hazards within the family home and how to respond if they occur
• Understand the unique health needs through pregnancy, birth and antenatal period
• Identify the emotional needs of children and the family through relocation 

Who is it for?

We have designed this workshop primarily for parents or guardians who have relocated and/or who travel around the world. We also welcome anyone interested in attending.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

27 Jun 09:00 - 28 Jun 17:00

Cost

10% Early Booking Discount Available

Band A: £110 Band B: £150 Band C: £250 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254 (0) 702 771 394
E: [email protected]

Pro-actively managing stress! Be ready to deal with the challenges

Cultivating personal resilience is designed to build an individual’s capacity to cope with stress and adversity. Our evidence based workshop will take an in-depth look at personal resilience factors and provides an opportunity for you to consider your own personal resilience.

We will provide you with the opportunity to create a personalised resilience review, which will identify your strengths and support needs in order to bolster resilience.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by personal resilience
• Identify the evidence base for the five key categories behind resilience
•  Understand the enduring and changing factors which contribute to personal resilience
• Develop reflective thinking concerning personal strengths and support needs
• Develop the capacity to understand resilience factors as a risk assessment marker
• Develop the ability to recognise how to develop personal resilience factors and identify personalised action points to cultivate resilience

Who is it for?

We welcome anyone interested in personal resilience to attend.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

23 Sep 09:00 - 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £80 Band B: £95 Band C: £130

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

Does your organisation add to the stress of working in the sector? Reduce the stress and build capacity for resilience! 

This workshop has a focus on people management and organisational resilience to build the capacity to cope with stress and adversity. We will provide you with the opportunity to highlight organisational strengths and identify scope for boosting resilience.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by organisational resilience
• Understand the resilience principles for organisations
• Identify strengths and training needs in teams and organisations
• Develop reflective thinking whilst considering the values and culture of your organisation and the practice of people management
• Develop the capacity to understand organisational resilience factors as a risk assessment marker
• Develop and identify specific organisation action points to cultivate resilience

Who is it for?

We have designed this seminar for country directors, field and security managers human resources and MemberCare personnel.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

24 Sep 09:00 - 25 Sep 13:00

Cost

Band A: £120 Band B: £142 Band C: £195

Or download our booking form.

Further information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

Arguments, resentment, gossip – get to grips with what’s really going on

For managers working in relief, development and mission sectors, dealing with everyday relationships can often be every bit as demanding as the  job  itself. Left unaddressed, the often competing demands of headquarters, colleagues and team members can lead to misunderstandings and challenges in team relations.

Our thought-provoking and interactive workshop will take an in-depth look at the group dynamics which can unfold in these settings. It will also teach you  how to use conflict creatively to strengthen your teams instead of letting it pull them apart.

We will be drawing on field scenarios, organisational research and cutting-edge  mediation  theory to equip you with the insight  to recognise what is going on in  your teams and the facilitation skills to  deal with problems early and effectively.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Identify  how intense emotions  can arise at work with an emphasis on relief, development and mission settings
• Understand the impact that these emotions can have on team dynamics and how it can lead to conflict
• Assess the impact of past life experiences on current working relationships
• Apply effective listening skills to support constructive team relations
• Use mediation techniques to identify and address the real issues which  underlie team conflict
• Hold difficult conversations and offer constructive feedback

Who is it for?

We have designed this workshop for country directors, line managers, supervisors and team leaders. We also welcome anyone interested in attending.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

26 Sep 09:00 - 27 Sep 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

When disaster strikes – confidently support staff after overwhelming events

Our one and a half day workshop offers you the opportunity to learn and develop simple, practical and effective strategies for supporting colleagues, team members and volunteers in the aftermath of overwhelming events.

Integrating both theory and hands-on practice, this workshop is based on the latest research into risk and resilience. It also draws on our extensive clinical experience of working with traumatic stress, together with our long-standing knowledge of the relief, development, missions and expeditions sectors.

What will the course cover?

Day One will provide you with an accessible and engaging introduction to acute stress, including the latest research on the neuroscience of trauma and on the impact of trauma on both individuals and groups. We will also be exploring in-depth the phases of responding in a crisis and providing an overview of the core actions of Psychological First Aid.

On Day Two, we take half a day to build on your theoretical awareness with a series of practical skills exercises designed to boost your capacity and confidence to deliver Psychological First Aid following traumatic events.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Define the basic objectives of Psychological First Aid and identify its limitations
• Describe the impact of traumatic stress on both the body and mind
• Identify the broad range of normal early reactions that people can experience in the immediate aftermath of a crisis
• Deliver basic briefings on stress and trauma to colleagues and team members members following critical incidents
• Explore personal responses to distress and understand the role that awareness and active self-care play in your teams’ capacity to help others
• Effectively use active listening skills to contain and stabilise a team member or colleague following a critical incident
• Gain practical and emotional assistance that complements and bolsters the coping skills of colleagues or team members
• Conduct a basic risk assessment using major risk factors for psychological distress
• Recognise when  to refer team members for further support
• Help team members and colleagues devise a robust, culturally relevant post-incident action plan
• Explore organisational protocols which may be required in order to promote Psychological First Aid.

Who is it for?

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of people responding to a crisis for a robust, evidence-informed support protocol for those affected. While anyone who is interested is welcome to attend, we focus particularly on country directors, line managers, supervisors and team leaders and expedition leaders who oversee people in challenging environments, including conflict zones and humanitarian emergencies.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

30 Sep 09:00 - 01 Oct 17:00

Cost

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:
T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

Abduction, death in service, serious illness – be ready to work with distressed families

This course is designed for those responsible for liaising with families in times of crisis, and for those who want to implement family liaison in organisational policies and protocols.

Our interactive and experiential course is set within the context of relief, development and mission. We will provide you with practical information, guidance and the practical skills to implement effective family liaison.

What do we mean by Family Liaison?

When your organisation engages with families and other pre-identified contacts at a time when your staff and volunteers cannot speak for themselves.

What do we mean by Crisis?

When something unanticipated happens affecting or threatening safety, stability & health. It may include the death of affected persons.

What will the course cover?

Day One will help you to understand the principles of family liaison so that you can develop effective, safe and professional relationships with families.

Day Two (half day) will provide you with the opportunity to practice what you learnt during the first session. We will include interactive exercises designed to build your confidence in liaising with families.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand what family liaison is, and why it’s called family liaison rather than family support
• Understand the personal characteristics needed for family liaison work
• Identify principles and skills for managing a professional relationship with people in distress
• Understand the importance of trust and transparency in communicating with the family
• Develop appropriate skills in consideration of breaking bad news to children
• Develop skills in family liaison engagement and exit processes
• Become aware of the impact of social media on family liaison work
• Understand how family liaison work fits in with a crisis management team
• The importance of self-care through family support

Who is it for?

We have aimed this seminar primarily for Human Resources Personnel, Field & Security Managers, although we welcome anyone who may be interested to attend.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

02 Oct 09:00 - 03 Oct 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £160 Band B: £190 Band C: £260 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further information

Download our course information sheet

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254702771394
E: [email protected]

Protect your children from illness & injury … Equipping you with skills and knowledge 

This interactive training course is for families who travel internationally and work in relief, develop and mission. It provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which commonly occur on the field.

What will the course cover?

• Child development  (such as nutrition, sleep, stimulation & adolescene)
• Family wellbeing (such as adjustment, healthy home, culture shock, reverse culture shock & third culture kids)
• Pregnancy
• Injury management for your family (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as fever, diarrhoea, breathing & hydration)
• Common tropical illness risk management (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support for infants, children & adults (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including injuries and illnesses
• Demonstrate understanding of how to create a nurturing environment for childhood development around the world
• Recognise severe breathing difficulties and understand how to assess and what to do
• Understand how to reduce risk of hazards within the family home and how to respond if they occur
• Understand the unique health needs through pregnancy, birth and antenatal period
• Identify the emotional needs of children and the family through relocation 

Who is it for?

We have designed this workshop primarily for parents or guardians who have relocated and/or who travel around the world. We also welcome anyone interested in attending.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

18 Nov 09:00 - 19 Nov 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £110 Band B: £150 Band C: £250 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254 (0) 702 771 394
E: [email protected]

Fevers, bleeds and dehydration … be ready to respond 

For those working in relief, develop and mission this experiential training course provides an opportunity for you to develop your practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which  occur on the field.

Build your knowledge on how to reduce and prevent environmental and physical risks to your health. You will be provided with ample time to develop your confidence in responding to a wide range of unexpected events.

What will the course cover? 

• Injury management (such as burns, bones, bleeding & bumps)
• Illness management (such as medical conditions, breathing, fever & dehydration)
• Common tropical illness (such as malaria & rabies)
• Basic life support (CPR)

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the unique health risks for relief, development and mission workers.
• Develop confidence and understanding in preventing and managing common health issues including illness and injury.
• Demonstrate effective interventions in response to common illnesses and injuries, including infectious diseases.
• Recognise life threatening illness or injury and understand how to assess and what to do.
• Understand priorities and immediate medical care necessary in emergency situations

Who is it for?

We have designed this course primarily for anyone working in relief, development and mission around the world.

Venue

RedR UK Kenya Office, Musa Gitau Road off Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya

Time

20 Nov 09:00 - 21 Nov 17:00

Cost

10% Early Bird Discount Available

Band A: £110 Band B: £150 Band C: £250 

Or download our booking form. Read about our pricing bands. 

Further Information

For further information please contact our training team:

T: +254 (0) 702 771 394
E: [email protected]