Excited to announce the launch of our 1-day Resilience First Aid (RFA) Refresh training, designed for those already certified in RFA to extend their certification for another 3 years. Resilience First Aid is all about prevention – it shows us how we can build skills proactively to prevent mental health challenges, build a supportive environment, and prevent risk through an accredited proven program. The RFA Refresh course is part of our commitment to continually advance the art and science of mental health prevention.
The skills learned through RFA are extremely valuable on two fronts:
- Peer Support – RFA teaches people how to create a supportive environment that builds resilience in others, practical conversational skills to talk proactively, and how to spot risk earlier and how to support
- Personal Resilience – RFA also teaches personal sustainability skills, building personal resilience capacity and self-management strategies that enabled lasting wellbeing and protects mental health
This dual purpose makes it highly useful for people in all walks of life, as it helps us bring people, communities, and workplaces together, while also supporting the personal mental health of those completing the training.
RFA is also accredited as a suicide prevention program, though the key aim here is in primary prevention – how we can act earlier to prevent people from even considering going down that path? Of course, being able to act in the moment of crisis for someone is important, but if we can build a supportive environment where people never get to that point in the first place, that is so much better!
At the heart of RFA is the Predictive 6 Factor Resilience Model – the PR6. This is a comprehensive model of resilience that covers critical life skills across 6 mind-body domains:
- Vision – Our sense of purpose and meaning in life, goals and priorities
- Composure – Emotion regulation and stress management skills
- Reasoning – Resourcefulness, adaptability, and planning for different outcomes
- Tenacity – Persistence, optimism, and ability to overcome mistakes
- Collaboration – Support networks, communication skills, learning from others
- Health – Goals, healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and quality sleep
RFA expands on the skills taught as part of the PR6 model and show how we can all recognise those doing well in these areas, and when someone can benefit from support.
It includes how we can talk about these in a real-world way, building meaningful peer support skills that go beyond formal settings. These are conversations we have with friends, family, colleagues, and many others. RFA shows how we can enrich these to bring people closer together and protect mental health.
Why Renew Your Certification?
The Resilience First Aid Refresh course builds on your existing foundation, advancing your knowledge and skills to continue making a meaningful impact on mental wellness. This commitment to continuous learning ensures RFA-certified individuals are ready to build resilience in themselves and others, actively contributing to a supportive and mentally healthy community.
- Extend Your Certification – Complete 7 hours of new & updated training and receive a digital certificate, along with acknowledgment of 4 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) training. Your certificate will be valid for 3 years, extending your qualification with updated content and skills
- Updated Resources – You’ll receive the newest RFA workshop materials, which include a unique set of physical resources designed to facilitate engaging conversations and refresh your knowledge. Your manual will contain all course content, space for activities and notes, and QR codes that link directly to digital activities in the Driven App, ensuring continuous learning in real time
- Seamless Integration with the Driven App – Get 12 months of free access to the Driven Resilience App, including full mental health and resilience training courses. This comprehensive digital resource features daily resilience-building activities and instant access to refreshed resources via QR codes embedded in your RFA manual.
- PR6 Resilience Report – Understand your resilience strengths and areas for growth with a personal PR6 assessment. The PR6 is a validated resilience assessment tool that you’ll complete at the start of the training, providing insights into your current resilience and peer support capabilities, helping you tailor your support for others.
Measurable Impact
Our ongoing research finds that 9 out of 10 people can benefit from increasing their resilience skills, which help protect against mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Rather than waiting until people need professional treatment, Resilience First Aid teaches strength-based skills to build resilience in others and supports proactive, early intervention.
The RFA program takes a preventative approach by placing trained mental health champions in communities to boost resilience and improve mental health outcomes. The Refresh course also enhances suicide prevention skills by up to 33% within four weeks, ensuring RFA-trained individuals are fully equipped to respond effectively to mental health challenges.
I’m happy to say that RFA is rated highly by participants, with 97% describing it as “Very Good” or “Excellent” and 92% reporting significant improvements in their resilience skills after completing the course. The focus on practical, evidence-based strategies empowers you to be a proactive source of support in your community.
Formats Available
- Fully Online (Self-Paced) – Start anytime and complete the course at your own pace over 12 months. This format provides maximum convenience for those with busy schedules. If you’re already RFA certified, you can start any time here
- Live Instructor-Led Training – Experience interactive, face-to-face instruction with qualified trainers for a dynamic learning environment and immediate feedback. Find a Certified RFA Instructor here
Learn more about the RFA Refresh course here – home.hellodriven.com/resilience-training/programs/resilience-first-aid-refresh
Not RFA Certified Yet? Start your journey towards impactful peer support today – home.hellodriven.com/resilience-training/programs/resilience-first-aid
Together, let’s keep building a culture of resilience and proactive mental health support!
