Peer Practice Support Sessions: Presentation & Facilitation Techniques

A series of five sessions designed to strengthen your MHFA teaching and facilitation skills.

Whether you’re a newly certified MHFA instructor or have years of experience, this series is designed to help you grow as an instructor. Through interactive practice, expert coaching, and collaboration with fellow instructors, you’ll build confidence, sharpen your facilitation skills, and strengthen your ability to deliver engaging, high-quality Mental Health First Aid trainings.

Attend the sessions that interest you most, or complete all five to earn a Level Up Your MHFA Instruction Certificate of Completion recognizing your commitment to professional growth.

Session 2:

Presentation & Facilitation Techniques

Great instructors don’t just present information; they create engaging learning experiences. This session focuses on practical facilitation techniques that improve participant engagement, confidence, and classroom interaction. Drawing inspiration from TED-style presentation techniques and adult learning principles, you’ll learn strategies you can immediately incorporate into your training.

Topics include:

• Increasing participant engagement
• Asking meaningful discussion questions
• Storytelling techniques
• Managing classroom dynamics
• Creating memorable learning experiences

Complete all five Peer Practice Sessions and receive the Level Up Your MHFA Instruction Certificate of Completion in recognition of your commitment to professional growth and excellence in Mental Health First Aid instruction.

Please Note: Sessions hosted by the Mental Health Association of Maryland are only able to serve those who live or work in the state of Maryland. While MHAMD runs Mental Health First Aid programming across the state of Maryland, many of our policies and platforms are run by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW). We may need to refer instructors to the NCMW in some cases.