Introduction to CYMHS Workshop
Overview
The Introduction to CYMHS workshop has been redesigned to blended learning which includes asynchronous online learning modules in Moodle and a synchronous, interactive virtual one day workshop delivered using Zoom videoconferencing.
This workshop, funded by Perinatal Child and Youth, (PCY) Ministry of Health and delivered by HETI Mental Health, will introduce participants to foundational knowledge for working in child and adolescent settings. The participants will explore some of the high prevalence mental health issues that affect children and young people, consider ways to undertake a comprehensive culturally sensitive assessment and identify evidence-based intervention strategies when working with young people and their families.
Course Content & Duration
The program consists of a series of seven online self-directed modules and a final two half-day virtual Zoom workshop. This interactive skills-based workshop focuses on the application of skills and knowledge to clinical practice and consolidating participants learning.
This blended training program will provide participants with a flexible independent style of learning that can be undertaken in their own time and focus on the areas they want to learn more about.
Each module will take approximately 2-4 hours. The modules consist of video presentations, demonstration videos, readings and resources and reflective learning activities.
The seven online modules are:
- Anxiety Disorders - Theoretical Framework and Clinical Practice
- Introduction to Attachment Theory
- Eating Disorders
- Early Intervention in Psychosis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma Informed Care
- Introduction to Family Therapy
Target Group
All NSW Health staff
Clinicians new to CYMHS and Aboriginal Mental Health clinicians and trainees who would be supported by basic orientation and introduction to CYMHS practice are encouraged to apply.
Clinicians who have been working in CYMHS for over 12 months may benefit from undertaking a child and youth mental health related unit of study at HETI Higher Education. See here for unit details.
Enrolling in Workshop
The introduction to CYMHS training will have 3 enrolment /teaching periods throughout 2026.
Students will have opportunity to enrol in the courses until 2 weeks after the teaching period commences. If you do not enrol during that time, you will be able to enrol for the next teaching period. However, if you do not complete the modules in the allocated time, you will be removed from the course.
Teaching period 1: 2 February - 24 April 2026
Enrolment from 12 January - 13 February 2026
Virtual Workshop 2 x half day 9am-12.30pm 28 April & 6 May 2026
Teaching period 2: 18 May – 14 August 2026
Enrolment from 4 May - 30 May 2026
Virtual Workshop 2 x half day 9am-12.30pm 18 & 26 August 2026
Teaching period 3: 7 September - 30 November 2026
Enrolment from 24 August - 18 September 2026
Virtual Workshop 2 x half day 9am-12.30pm 8 & 9 December 2026
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