Why I Created the
Mental Health Awareness Course
Hi there! I’m Karine, my background is in Organisational Psychology and Psychology which has given me the opportunity to create bespoke services for Crew. I wanted to give back even more after seeing thousands of Yacht Crew for counselling for varying issues. It was clear that yachties were looking for resources and tools to recognise the signs of mental health issues and to better take care of their own and their team members.
This is not a generic Mental Health First Aid Course but rather a professional course that speaks directly to yachties and the yachting industry.
This course has been a long time coming and I am thrilled that it has finally launched!
Meet Emma our Mental Health Facilitator
I worked in the Yachting Industry for several years as a Chief Stewardess. I loved the travel and sunshine, but I was looking after everyone but myself in this demanding work environment. I experienced burnout, physical illness, and my mental health suffered.
I left the industry to dedicate time to myself and figure out my next steps. Personal therapy drastically improved my self-awareness and positively impacted my life as a whole. Following this, I was inspired to return to University to pursue a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy.
I volunteered for The Samaritans, where I supported individuals, some experiencing extreme mental health crises. Through this experience, I aim to provide a supportive, safe space for individuals to discuss their mental health by listening and supporting them with their issues.
I’m passionate about mental health and improving awareness around the topic. Having the tools to look after ourselves and each other properly is critical. As a result, I see the importance of courses like ‘The Mental Health First Aid Course’, which provides comprehensive knowledge and confidence to discuss our mental health.
Outside of work, I juggle motherhood with dog walks, plenty of coffee and croissants. My mission is to improve the quality of life for people experiencing mental health challenges, and I am determined to dismantle stigma through education and a compassionate approach.
Group sessions Available
If you would like your Department or the entire team to be upskilled in Mental Health then we would happily offer you a private booking. Dates and times will be flexible and there is an option for on board workshops. Please email Karine at [email protected] to make further enquiries.
Why the Mental Health Awareness Course could be for you:
👉Are you struggling to identify the different types of Mental Health issues?
👉Are you striving to be a better support to colleagues and friends?
👉Do you want to be confident in recognising the warning signs of mental ill-health (in yourself and others)?
👉Do you want to design a healthier work-place culture that promotes well-being?
Then you do not want to miss out on the bespoke Mental Health Awareness Course by The Crew Coach.
This is a 4-hour online course that covers various aspects of Mental Health and Mental Health conditions.
Course Modules
MODULE 1 : Understanding Mental Health
MODULE 2 : What Is the Mental Health Continuum?
MODULE 3 : What is Stigma and how to combat it?
MODULE 4 : Mental Health conditions including:
- Causes of mental health issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Substance Abuse
- Psychosis
- Bipolar
- Eating disorders
