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SUMMARY:The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials - for Organisational Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Essentials workshop is the foundation for workplace wellbeing\, and it’s at the core of everything we do at The Mental Health Toolkit. \nThis half-day session takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach. \nUnmet emotional needs trigger symptoms of mental ill health. Understanding how to meet them helps you understand what you need to be well\, and enables you to take care of yourself and those around you. \n\n\n£75.00 \n\n\nDate: Thursday 5 November \nLocation: Weston Business Centre\, Hawkins Road\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO2 8JX \nTime:  9.30am -1.00pm including breaks.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/the-mental-health-toolkit-the-essentials-for-organisational-leaders/
LOCATION:Weston Business Centre\, Weston Business Centre\, Hawkins Road\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO2 8JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid and North East Essex Mind":MAILTO:training@mnessexmind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T123000
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Managing Endings
DESCRIPTION:What it will cover?\nThis training aims to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the concepts and importance of maintaining clear personal and professional boundaries. It covers the types of boundaries that exist\, practical scenarios for application\, the role of lived experience and self-disclosure\, self-care strategies to reduce compassion fatigue\, and effective methods for managing and maintaining boundaries as well as handling endings in professional relationships. \nThis training aims to: \n\nUnderstand the concept of personal and professional boundaries and their importance in various contexts.\nRecognise the different types of boundaries that can exist in interpersonal interactions.\nApply boundary-setting strategies to scenarios to enhance comprehension and practical application.\nAssess the considerations and potential consequences of using lived experience and self-disclosure in professional settings.\nDevelop strategies for maintaining self-care and reducing compassion fatigue in the context of boundary management.\nUnderstand the significance of managing endings in relationships and professional interactions.\n\n£50.00 \n\nWhen is it?\n\nTuesday 10th November from 9:30am – 12:30pm (in-person at Watford Wellbeing Centre)\n\nFor more information regarding delivering this training externally to a group\, please contact us using the details provided below.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/boundaries-and-managing-endings/
LOCATION:Watford\, Watford Wellbeing Centre\, 501 St Albans Road\, Watford\, Hertfordshire\, WD24 7RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Boundaries and Managing Endings,Face to Face Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hertfordshire Mind":MAILTO:Training@HertfordshireMind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T130000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness
DESCRIPTION:This funded Suicide Awareness Training workshop helps you recognise warning signs\, use supportive language\, and know where to signpost someone for help.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/suicide-awareness-101126/
LOCATION:Chelmsford\, Chelmsford CVS\, Burgess Well House\, Coval Lane\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM1 1FW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Suicide Awareness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid and North East Essex Mind":MAILTO:training@mnessexmind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training (2 Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:What will it cover?\nMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the non-professional support offered to a person developing poor mental health\, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health condition or in a mental health crisis. This can include in a work\, home\, or community setting. \nBy choosing MHFA England training\, you are joining England’s largest community of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) and helping to improve the mental health of the nation. On your course you will gain the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health\, the confidence to start a conversation and the tools to signpost to appropriate support. \nThis training is made up a series of four sessions across two days. These sessions include group activities\, case studies\, discussion\, and skills practice. Upon completion\, you will receive a certificate\, workbook\, MHFA lanyard and special email signature! You can find more information about the role of a Mental Health First Aider in the attached document. \nThis course usually costs £325.00\, but we very pleased to be able to offer it at a discounted rate of £199.99 per person.  \n£199.99 \n\nWhen is it?\n\nWednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November from 9am – 5pm (Watford Wellbeing Centre)\n\nAttendees will need to complete both days to obtain their accreditation. \nFor more information regarding delivering this training externally to a group\, please contact us using the details provided below.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2-day-course/
LOCATION:Watford\, Watford Wellbeing Centre\, 501 St Albans Road\, Watford\, Hertfordshire\, WD24 7RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Qualified MHFAider®
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hertfordshire Mind":MAILTO:Training@HertfordshireMind.org
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SUMMARY:Peer Support and How to Support Others
DESCRIPTION:What will it cover?\nThe aim of this workshop is to provide attendees with an understanding of some of the practical and theoretical tips they can adopt to support themselves and others. \nThe training aims to cover: \n\nHow to have difficult conversations about mental health\nHow to actively listen\nHow to signpost people to support\nThe responsibilities of a mental health supporter\nLooking after your own wellbeing and resilience\n\nThere will be breaks throughout the training course and the tutor will send all of the training content after the course\, including any resources\, references and training slides. \n£50.00 \n\nWhen is it?\n\nMonday 16th November from 1:30 – 4:30pm (in-person at Ware Wellbeing Centre)\n\nFor more information regarding delivering this training externally to a group\, please contact us using the details provided below.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/peer-support-and-how-to-support-others-2/
LOCATION:Ware\, Ware Wellbeing Centre\, The Warehouse\, 14 New Road\, Ware\, Hertfordshire\, SG12 7BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Peer Support and How to Support Others
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hertfordshire Mind":MAILTO:Training@HertfordshireMind.org
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SUMMARY:The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials - free for VCSEs
DESCRIPTION:The Essentials workshop is the foundation for workplace wellbeing\, and it’s at the core of everything we do at The Mental Health Toolkit. \nThis half-day session takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach. \nUnmet emotional needs trigger symptoms of mental ill health. Understanding how to meet them helps you understand what you need to be well\, and enables you to take care of yourself and those around you. \n\nThis course is fully funded by Essex County Council\, and is offered free of charge for staff and volunteers of any VCSE organisations working in Essex. To be eligible\, you must live in Tendring\, Colchester\, Braintree\, Maldon\, Rochford or Chelmsford. Your organisation can be based outside of these areas. This session is delivered by the Mind in Essex Partnership.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/the-mental-health-toolkit-the-essentials-free-for-vcses/
LOCATION:Colchester Rugby Club\, Colchester Rugby Club\, Cuckoo Farm Way\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 5YX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid and North East Essex Mind":MAILTO:training@mnessexmind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T152158Z
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UID:10000526-1794994200-1795008600@mentalhealthtraining.org.uk
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:What will it cover?\nMotivational Interviewing is more than just a technique – it’s a powerful\, person-centred approach to communication that helps people explore their own motivations for change. Grounded in empathy\, curiosity\, and collaboration\, MI is especially effective in roles where behaviour change\, support\, or guidance is part of your everyday work. \nThis interactive training will explore how MI can be practically applied in your role\, equipping you with tools to support others in navigating ambivalence and moving towards meaningful change. \nTogether\, we’ll look at: \n\nThe core principles and spirit of MI\, including compassion\, acceptance\, partnership\, and evocation\nThe MI framework\, known as the Four Processes: Engaging\, Focusing\, Evoking and Planning\nHow to identify and respond to Change Talk and Sustain Talk to help build momentum towards positive action\nPractical communication tools such as OARS (Open Questions\, Affirmations\, Reflections\, and Summaries) to enhance conversations\nHow to give advice in an MI-consistent way using the Elicit-Provide-Elicit method – avoiding the “righting reflex”\nReal-life scenarios and exercises to help embed MI in your daily practice\n\nWhether you’re supporting clients\, mentoring staff\, or working with people through change\, MI offers a respectful and empowering framework for building motivation and working together towards solutions. \n£50.00 \n\nWhen is it?\n\nWednesday 18th November from 9:30am – 1:30pm (in-person at Watford Wellbeing Centre)
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/motivational-interviewing/
LOCATION:Watford\, Watford Wellbeing Centre\, 501 St Albans Road\, Watford\, Hertfordshire\, WD24 7RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Motivational Interviewing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hertfordshire Mind":MAILTO:Training@HertfordshireMind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T130000
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SUMMARY:The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials - free Community Session
DESCRIPTION:The Essentials workshop is the foundation for workplace wellbeing\, and it’s at the core of everything we do at The Mental Health Toolkit. \nThis half-day session takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach. \nUnmet emotional needs trigger symptoms of mental ill health. Understanding how to meet them helps you understand what you need to be well\, and enables you to take care of yourself and those around you. \n\nThis training session is fully funded for residents and businesses within Mid and North East Essex.\nNot sure if you’re eligible for this free session? Feel free to contact us at training@mnessexmind.org – we’re happy to help with any questions.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/the-mental-health-toolkit-the-essentials-free-community-session/
LOCATION:Braintree District Council Offices\, Braintree District Council Offices\, Causeway House\, Bocking End\, Braintree\, Essex\, CM7 9HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid and North East Essex Mind":MAILTO:training@mnessexmind.org
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