Taking Action for Whole Health & Wellbeing
To find out about or to book training in your Family Resource Centre, email
MaryMulcahy@familyresource.ie
Taking Action For Whole Health & Wellbeing 2-day Course
​​​This two-day evidence-based co-facilitated programme is based on the
US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Recovery Administration’s (Samhsa) Taking Action Curriculum. This evidence-based co-facilitated programme helps participants develop a personal wellness plan to enhance their lifestyle through recovery, sustaining, and improving whole health outcomes.
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This programme introduces participants to concepts underpinning mental health recovery and supports attendees in developing personalised wellness tools, skills, and strategies for whole health and wellbeing. This training is a co-facilitated programme delivered over two days and is delivered by Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing facilitators accredited by the Copeland Center. It is available to all staff and volunteers of Family Resource Centres within the FRC National Forum Network.
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Co-Facilitator Training​​​​
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This five-day, co-facilitated training is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to co-deliver workshops based on SAMHSA’s Taking Action materials.
Over the course of the training, participants will explore and practise the Copeland Center’s approach to co-facilitation, gaining experience in delivering high-quality, evidence-based, experiential peer strategies.
This facilitator training is open to Family Resource Centre staff and volunteers who wish to co-facilitate the Taking Action for Whole Health programme within their FRC.
Key Essential Elements
​Recovery, Wellness, & Action Orientation.
Focus on Self-Esteem, Hope, Empowerment,
Self-Determination, Education, Self-Advocacy,
Community Inclusion & Connection.
Personal & Community Resources.
Wellness Tools - Skills & Strategies for Whole
Health & Wellbeing.
Daily Maintenance Planning.
Developing Action Plans for Triggers,
Early Warning Signs & Difficult Times.
Crisis Planning.
Post-Crisis Planning.
Wellness Topics - Employment,
Meaningful Activity,
Motivation and Lifestyle
​Co-Facilitator Training Prerequisites:
​To attend the 5-day Taking Action for Whole Health Facilitator Training, participants must have:
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Completed the Taking Action for Whole Health workshop;
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A solid working knowledge of the Taking Action Program
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Be willing and able to share their experiential knowledge of how Taking Action for Wellness and Recovery has enhanced their lifestyle and improved their health and wellbeing. ​​
Visit the Copeland Center: https://copelandcenter.com/training/taking-action-whole-health-and-wellbeing
