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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. \n\nThis building has a ramp from the street to the main entrance\, level access to the ground floor training room\, and a disabled toilet on site. \nPlease note that parking in the Prentice Place Shopping Centre is only available for 1 hour.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/tmht-vcse-091026/
LOCATION:Harlow\, 96 Prentice Place\, Potter Street\, Harlow\, Essex\, CM17 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mind in West Essex":MAILTO:Training@MindInWestEssex.org.uk
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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-3/
LOCATION:Maldon\, Maldon Town Hall\, Market Hill\, Maldon\, Essex\, CM9 4RL
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:20261005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260914T153330Z
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SUMMARY:Reflective Practice and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:What will it cover?\nThis half-day training on Reflective Practice & Resilience is designed to support both individuals and team leaders in building reflective habits that enhance personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness. Participants will explore the principles and benefits of reflective practice\, using a range of models and tools to better understand their experiences\, manage challenges\, and foster ongoing learning and growth. \nIn addition to strategies for supporting teams\, the training offers tools for recognising and managing stress\, setting healthy boundaries\, and responding to self-criticism with increased self-compassion. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will feel more confident in using reflective practice to support themselves and others—contributing to a more resilient\, self-aware\, and compassionate workplace culture. \nThe training aims to cover: \n\nUnderstand the principles and benefits of reflective practice in leadership and supervision\nExplore and apply reflective models including: Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle\, Driscoll’s What Model\, and Kolb’s Learning Cycle\nDevelop strategies to embed reflective practice into everyday leadership and management to strengthen team effectiveness and resilience\nStrengthen awareness of professional boundaries and work/life balance in reflective leadership\nEnhance their ability to recognise and support the mental health and wellbeing needs of team members\nIdentify sources of stress and apply strategies for stress management and self-care\nChallenge self-critical thinking and develop self-compassion in reflective practice\nLeave with a personalised action plan for incorporating reflective practice into their leadership or personal approach\n\n£50.00 \n\nWhen is it?\n\nMonday 5th October from 9:30am – 12:30pm (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/reflective-practice-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Ware\, Ware Wellbeing Centre\, The Warehouse\, 14 New Road\, Ware\, Hertfordshire\, SG12 7BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Reflective Practice and Resilience
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hertfordshire Mind":MAILTO:Training@HertfordshireMind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T093000
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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\nWednesday 30th September 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/peer-support-and-how-to-support-others/
LOCATION:Watford\, Watford Wellbeing Centre\, 501 St Albans Road\, Watford\, Hertfordshire\, WD24 7RZ\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T083000
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SUMMARY:Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be working in partnership with Fenwick\, Colchester and Colchester BID for this Business Breakfast event on Friday 25th September. \nHow you manage mental health directly impacts how much it costs. Discover the link between mental health management and the cost to your bottom line. Learn what leaders can do to spot the signs\, start the right conversations and act before problems escalate. \nGuest speakers include Ginny Idehen\, CEO\, Natalie Britt Mental Health Education Lead\, Mid and North East Essex Mind and Amy Hewer\,\nHead of People and Culture\, Pickering Group. \nRefreshments are included. \nEvent timing: \n08.30- 08.50- Refreshments \n08.50-09.30 – Guest speakers \n09.30- 10.00- Informal networking – optional \nThis event is aimed at business leaders\, HR specialists working for or with larger businesses with significant workforce.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/business-breakfast/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,The Mental Health Toolkit: Keeping Calm,The Mental Health Toolkit: Sleep Well, Work Well,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:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T151422Z
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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-090926/
LOCATION:Essex
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:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T141306Z
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SUMMARY:Qualified MHFAider®
DESCRIPTION:Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification\, plus access to ongoing benefits. \nThis course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health\, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.​ \nAs an MHFAider® you will be able to: \n\nRecognise and support people who may be experiencing poor mental health\nSignpost to sources of professional help and other support\nPractise active listening and empathy\nSpeak confidently about mental health language and stigma\nUnderstand the boundaries and confidentiality of the MHFAider® role\nPractise self-care\n\nThis training is held 9am-5pm over 2 sessions; 29th and 30th July 2026.
URL:https://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/event/mhfa-29300726/
LOCATION:Harlow\, 96 Prentice Place\, Potter Street\, Harlow\, Essex\, CM17 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face Courses,Qualified MHFAider®
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mind in West Essex":MAILTO:Training@MindInWestEssex.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T150205Z
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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-150726/
LOCATION:Essex
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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