Success for those people, he said, often depends on the support structure they have in the community. The training included ideas that could benefit anyone trying to assist someone with mental illness during a difficult time: Show that you are concerned; try to get the person out of a hectic situation; remain calm; speak reassuringly, but firmly; dont try to touch the patient; get medical help if needed; speak slowing and clearly; use short sentences; be patient; acknowledge the terror the person may be feeling; and remind them even though their fear is real, its not life-threatening. When someone
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"We have seen a dramatic uptick in our training activity since it had been the first of the year. West Texas is growing, West Texas Safety Training Center is growing with it, we're excited about the futureand we want to make the oil field a safe place for all of our workers." The center has been functioning for 23 years in the Basin, and this year, things have been looking bright for them. Theyprovidetraining for workers in the oil and gas industry. Courses includeHydrogen Sulfide training, fire safety, and for that hands-on experience, electrical training is included toprovide more knowledge
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The goal is to standardise this knowledge and understanding." The college, the first vocational training institute for the tourism industry, will take students of all ages when it opens in September. It will offer qualifications from foundation to diploma level in subjects ranging from hospitality to culinary arts. It is hoped it will help to attract more Emiratis to the industry, said Mr Bin Hadher. It is believed about 3 to 4 per cent of the emirates tourism staff are UAE nationals. "The industry benefits from having nationals," Mr Bin Hadher said. "They want this indigenous experience. We
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(WWLP) When you think of first aid, what comes to mind? Probably helping someone with a physical injury, but mental health professionals are trying to change how you identify first aid. On Saturday, people from multiple professions received training on mental health first aid. They learned the warning signs of a mental health disorder and substance use disorders. Jean Hobbie of the Hatfield Mental Health Awareness Committee, told 22News, People from all walks of life are here to learn how to recognize and respond and help people in need. We want to help all of us learn how to de-stigmatize
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The changes are part of a plan for less online instruction and more face-to-face training by small-unit leaders, said Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, head of Marine Corps Combat Development Command. The leader-led discussion approach optimizes the transfer of learning, provides the opportunity for immediate feedback and remediation, and can occur at almost any time or place, he said in the message announcing the changes. Small-unit leaders will gain experience and maturity as they lead training discussions, he said, adding that Training and Education Command will offer online support to help leaders
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