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Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

Wellington Gardens, Windsor Street

Coventry

CV1 3BT

02476 552847

www.cwmind.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1003688

Mental Health Training and

Wellbeing Workshops

About Us

T: 02476 552847 E: [email protected] W: www.cwmind.org.uk

We are Coventry & Warwickshire Mind, a local mental health charity affiliated to National Mind: the leading mental health charity in England & Wales. For over 50 years we have been developing and delivering quality services with, and for, people with mental health problems. We want to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support they need and the respect they deserve. This could mean having access to information, a listening ear, or more specialist support and services to help someone to live and recover from their mental health problem. Our Aims

• To work for improvements in mental health care and services • To provide and pioneer facilities to complement and offer

alternatives to statutory agencies • To increase public understanding and concern

Our vision is of a society that promotes good mental health for all and that values, as equals, people who experience mental health problems. Our Mission - together with people who have experienced mental health problems, we provide quality services and support that reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Our work is underpinned by our values, in which we are:

• Passionate • Honest • Creative • Effective • Inclusive • Enabling

Our Training Team


Denver Thorpe Training Lead Having worked as a Teacher, Lecturer and Clinical Manager, Denver has over 25 years experience as a Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Trainer. Denver has qualifications in Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health. She has appeared on local and national radio discussing exam stress, depression and other mental health topics. Denver is passionate about eliminating the stigma that still exists around mental health conditions. Fatima Ali-Bhayat Mental Health Trainer With a background in Psychology and Health Psychology, Fatima has worked in school environments as a Teaching and Learning Assistant. She has been a Mental Health Practitioner and is experienced in delivering therapeutic interventions. Fatima has experience of working with children and young people, adults, refugees and the emergency services. She is a dedicated and passionate trainer. Denise Lindsay Volunteer Coordinator and Associate Trainer During her time with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, Denise has worked in a variety of roles, including, support work, management and training. Denise has been a member of staff with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind for 17 years and started with us as a volunteer over 20 years ago. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is passionate about breaking down stigma.

Mental Health at Work


Anyone can experience a mental health problem. At any given time, 1 in 4 working age adults have symptoms associated with mental ill health1. Mental ill health is responsible for 72 million working days lost and costs £34.9 billion each year2. The Health and Safety Executive report 12.8 million working days lost due to work related stress, depression or anxiety3. Thus, having a massive impact on business and productivity. Research suggests there is always a positive return when investment is made into staff wellbeing4. A recent report from The Lancet found that when Mental Health Training was given to staff and managers, work related stress and sickness were considerably reduced5. Other organisational benefits to mental health awareness training:

• Better staff retention and increased morale • Compliance with current Health and Safety legislation • Reduced grievance procedures • Evidence of corporate responsibility and duty of care • Reduced stigma around mental health • Creates an open and healthy environment where appropriate

support can be accessed • Early intervention to prevent long term absence

References:

1. McManus S, Bebbington P, Jenkins R, Brugha T. (eds.) (2016). Mental health and wellbeing in England:

Adult psychiatric morbidity survey 2014. Leeds: NHS digital.

2. Centre for Mental Health. Mental health at work: The business costs ten years on [Internet]. 2017 Available from: centreformentalhealth.org.uk

3. Health and Safety Executive. Work-related Stress, Depression or Anxiety Statistics in Great Britain 2019

[Internet]. Available from: hse.gov.uk

4. Stevenson D, Farmer P. Thriving at work: The Independent Review of Mental Health and Employers

[Internet]. 2017 Available from: gov.uk

5. Milligan-Saville, J. et al (2017) Workplace mental health training for managers and its effect on sick leave in employees: a cluster randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, volume 4, issue 11, P850-858

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http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/stress/stress.pdf

http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thriving-at-work-a-review-of-mental-health-and-employers

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/issue/vol4no11/PIIS2215-0366(17)X0011-4

Why Train With Us?


Our training team are passionate about raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing. They are highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible in their approach to training. All of our trainers adhere to ethical standards set by Professional Health and Counselling bodies. Coventry & Warwickshire Mind aim to enhance the reputation of your organisation as an employer who is invested in the wellbeing of your staff. We are proud to have already worked with some brilliant organisations; having taught and trained staff all about their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

“The exercises helped us to reflect individually, and gave food for thought” Understanding Stress and Building Resilience, Bridgestone Tyres

“Great training, learned a lot about mental health” Mental Health Awareness, Brewers Ltd

“Despite the sensitive nature of the session, there was plenty of humour in the day” 2 day Mental Health Awareness, Whitefriars Housing

Our Courses


We have vast experience in developing a range of training and workshops to enhance wellbeing in the workplace. All of our courses are designed to increase knowledge of mental health and build confidence in supporting the self and others. Sessions are interactive and use a variety of videos, activities and discussion as an aid to learning.

We are able to offer bespoke courses to suit your organisation, or generic courses to understand and explore mental wellness. Courses available:

• Mental Health First Aid (Certified) • Mental Health Awareness • Mental Health Awareness for Managers • Understand Stress and Building Resilience • Understanding the Autism Spectrum • Assertiveness in the Workplace • Workplace Wellbeing • Understanding Self-Harm • Understanding Bereavement • Personality Disorders • Eating Disorders • Trauma Awareness

We can be flexible to your requirements, and so most courses

can be adapted to fit into your time frame (2 hours, half day, full day). However, please contact us, as we can advise on best practice.


Mental Health First Aid

With options for Youth MHFA or Adult MHFA; this certified

course will teach you how to effectively manage mental health and wellbeing. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended an Instructor Training

Programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. *Although there are options of half day and 1 day courses, please note that only

the 2 day course certifies you to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

The 2 day course will give you: • A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors

that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental

health issues • Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in

distress • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental

listening • Knowledge to help someone recover their health by

guiding them to appropriate support

Mental Health First Aid Available as:

2 hour

Half day*

1 day*

2 day


Mental Health Awareness This interactive course can be easily adapted to fit your organisational needs. We are able to add modules and activities accordingly. We recommend a full day, as this provides a good foundation to start building towards some of

our other workshops. Content includes:

• Identifying and understanding common mental health problems

• Identifying more complex conditions and how to manage • Promoting good mental health and wellbeing

• Support, signposting and referral • Building confidence and competence around assisting

others with ill health

• Challenging and reducing stigma • Building communication skills • Managing personal boundaries • Exploring resilience • Building a toolkit of coping strategies

Mental Health Awareness Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Mental Health Awareness for Managers This interactive course will help those in a managerial position to better recognise and support employee mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. We will explore how best to work with employees, so as to promote good mental health, raise

morale and increase productivity. Content includes:

• Benefits of training to the organisation

• Wellbeing in the workplace • Recognising common mental health conditions • Recognising stress • Building resilient teams

• Effective communication • Sensitive and appropriate signposting and referral • Creating a healthy workplace

• Best practice guidelines

Mental Health Awareness - for Managers Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding Stress and Building Resilience A brilliant training course for anyone who would like to improve their coping skills to effectively manage the pressures

of work and daily life. This interactive course can be adapted to fit your organisational needs. We are able to add modules and activities accordingly. Content includes:

• Recognising stress and understanding individual stressors

• Coping with change and transitions • Learn how to build resilience • Problem solving and build coping strategies

• Explore stress management • Recognise the importance of relaxation • Ways to build resilience

• Importance of healthy relationships • Identifying support networks

Stress and Resilience Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding the Autism Spectrum An excellent starting point for those who wish to understand the Autism Spectrum and also learn how to better support

people who experience this condition. This interactive course can be adapted to fit your organisational needs, however, we strongly recommend half day or more. Content includes: • Exploring the causes and theories of Autism • Reducing stigma and promoting wellbeing • Identifying characteristics of Autism

• Developing a deeper understanding of Autism • Identifying appropriate support and resources • Best practice guidelines

• Practical strategies to aid communication and associated behaviours

The Autism Spectrum Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Assertiveness in the Workplace A short course for those wishing to become more assertive professionally. The skills and knowledge can be applied to

personal life too, making this a very accessible course. Also ideal for organisational training and development days. Content includes:

• Common barriers to assertiveness • Practical strategies to improve interpersonal skills • Communication

• Promoting wellbeing • Signposting

Assertiveness Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Workplace Wellbeing This course will help to develop and enhance wellbeing whilst in the workplace. You will explore how to stay well whilst

building and maintaining a healthy environment. This course can be built into staff training and development days. Content includes:

• Mental health awareness at work • Stress and stress management • Resilience and building resilience

• What makes a healthy workplace • Communication skills • Coping strategies

• Supporting our colleagues • Signposting appropriately

Workplace Wellbeing Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding Self-Harm This misunderstood behaviour is on the rise in the UK. This course will allow you to start to understand what drives

someone to self-harm. You will recognise the risk factors and how to best support someone experiencing this. Content includes:

• Understand why people self-harm • Reducing stigma • How to safely help someone

• Signposting • Boundaries • Examining case studies, to start best practice

Self-Harm Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding Bereavement and Loss Loss is unfortunately a part of everyone’s life, yet still can be a devastating and debilitating experience. This short course

aims to provide a better understanding of loss, and explains how best to support one another. Content includes:

• Understanding the process of grief • Different types of loss • The effects of loss on the mind and body • Resources

• Signposting • Referral options

Bereavement and Loss Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


An Introduction to Personality Disorders This course is for anyone who wishes to increase their understanding of the major personality disorder clusters. You

will learn how to support and signpost appropriately. Content includes:

• Identifying the major personality disorders • Understanding the experience of a personality disorder • Theories and causes • Characteristics of a personality disorder

• Boundaries • How to safely help someone • Referral options

• Signposting

Personality Disorders Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding Eating Disorders This interesting course is for those who wish to learn more about eating disorders. We provide you with a sensitive

overview in order to support anyone on their recovery journey. Content includes:

• Understand what an eating disorder is • Explore theories and possible causes • Understand the wider impact • Recognise some signs and symptoms

• Sensitive communication • Appropriate signposting • Be confident in supporting a person experiencing an ED

• Boundaries • Self-care

Eating Disorders Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


LGBTQ+ Awareness A workshop for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of this community. You will learn about current issues, as well

as how to make the workplace inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly. Content includes:

• Expanding our understanding of the LGBTQ+ community • Workplace issues and resolutions • Developing a positive and non-prejudicial environment • Recognising stigma and adapting best practice

LGBTQ+ Awareness Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Understanding Trauma This workshop will help you to understand trauma and help you to show compassion and understanding when you come

into contact with those who have experienced trauma. You will learn how it affects the body and mind, and what you can do to be supportive. Content includes:

• Understand what is meant by trauma • Learn about the physical response to trauma

• Feel confident recognising symptoms in self and others, and approaching in a sensitive way

• Understand benefits of signposting

• Increase confidence in signposting; in a sensitive and supportive way

• The importance of boundaries and self-care

Understanding Trauma Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


Suicide Prevention and Awareness

In the UK suicide is the main cause of death in men under the

age of 50. Unfortunately, death rates are rising amongst young females and are on the increase in the under 25s in general. This course aims to highlight a better of

understanding of why there has been a rise in death by suicide and how all of us can help people in this kind of crisis. Content includes:

• Knowledge and understanding of different types of suicidal thought and behaviour

• Indicative signs, high risk groups and factors that can

increase individual risks • Guidance to the complex nature of suicide • Reasons behind the rise in death rates and how we can

reduce and prevent further suffering • How to help someone in a crisis and best practice

referral options • A toolkit to assist organisations

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day


An Introduction to Mindfulness Mindfulness is a meditative practice whose origins lie in Eastern ways of thought. It helps to train and control our

focus of attention, so we concentrate in the present moment. There is clinical evidence to show that it can ease mild to moderate stress, anxiety and depression. This way of thinking is very different to how our minds would normally work so it does take some practice and patience. This short course will give you an introduction to Mindfulness,

knowledge and understanding of the way it can work as well as practical exercises you can try straight away. Based on the latest research and techniques - Mindfulness can improve

the way we respond to everyday challenges and help us cope with negative emotions. “You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf” Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness Available as:

2 hour

Half day

1 day

2 day

Prices and Booking


We have a number of different training options available so please contact us for an extremely competitive price. Coventry and Warwickshire Mind are able to deliver all of our excellent courses at our own training facility or a venue/location of your choosing. Mileage will be calculated in line with HMRC standards.

Discounts may be available for Third Sector organisations. To secure a booking, quickly and easily, please send the following information to:

[email protected]

• Name of organisation • Course title • Contact person • Contact email • Contact phone number • Suggested dates • Number of participants

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