Course Overview
The Coach2Cope: TAR3 Responder is a 90-minute, evidence-based, and trauma-informed professional learning session designed by Equi Energy Youth's co-founder Dr Stephen Spencer (PhD), and delivered by In Minds Training in partnership with Equi Energy Youth.
Developed specifically for Early Childhood Educators & Day Care Staff, Primary & High School Staff and Junior & Community Sporting Coaches who support young people, this practical session teaches the TAR3 psychological first aid framework, a structured "in-the-moment" response for supporting children and students experiencing an episode of psychological distress.
What Participants Learn
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Understand the unique challenges and pressures young people face today
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Understand your role and influence in improving mental health outcomes for students
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Work effectively with wellbeing teams, school leadership, and broader support systems
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Assess and respond appropriately to a child or student's level of distress
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Learn and apply a trauma-informed approach to "in-the-moment" support
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Build confidence, competence, and consistency when supporting young people
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Reduce stigma and strengthen a whole-school culture of care
Workshop Outline
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Introduction and establishing a safe, trauma-informed learning environment
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Dr Stephen Spencer's background, expertise, and research
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Contributing factors impacting young people's mental health
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Attachment styles and attachment-informed practice for young people
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Systemic support for enhanced developmental and wellbeing outcomes
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Coping, resilience, and distress tolerance
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Promoting positive help-seeking behaviour in young people
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The TAR3 Psychological First Aid framework
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Practical, real-world scenarios
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Q&A
Audience Fit and Notes
The Coach2Cope program is designed as a foundation that can be extended through follow-up sessions to individualise support, build personalised TAR3 support plans, and reflect on and analyse episodes of distress. The training can also be supported by an online subscription-based system, customised to your organisation, that reinforces learning, embeds the framework into everyday practice, and supports ongoing capability across the team.