Community Mental Health Worker Training Intensive
This training will equip you with the skills, the confidence, and the compassion to be the support your community needs.
Why This Program Is Different
This 12-week training goes beyond basic online coursework. Alongside self-study modules, you’ll join weekly live classes where you can:
Engage in real-time discussion with peers and instructors
Practice skills through role-play and hands-on exercises
Learn CBT, DBT, and Other Professional Therapeutic Techniques.
Dive deeper into custom topics most relevant to your community
Receive feedback and guidance to build real confidence
Receive a Certificate Upon Completion
✨ If you were referred by an organizational partner, your enrollment fee has already been covered on your behalf.
Program Overview
Start Date: Sept 23 – Dec 16 (12 weeks)
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00 PM EAT (Nairobi time) + self-paced lessons
Recordings available if you can’t attend live.
Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per week
85 multi-media lessons, alongside downloadable worksheets and guided reflection activities to deepen your learning.
You’ll explore topics such as:
Global Definitions of Mental Health
Cultural Context of Common Disorders
Compassionate Listening & Boundaries
Crisis Support & Motivation
Core Skills from CBT, DBT, ACT & SFT
How to Lead Support Groups or One-on-One Sessions
Community Advocacy & Mental Health Awareness
