Courses
Our team of experienced trainers work flexibly and supportively with individuals, organisations and businesses to increase mental health knowledge and skills in our local community.
Our training income helps support funding the work of our charity and helping people recovering from mental health challenges and the wider community to live well.
Course length: 6 hours
Communication is key in supporting people with their mental health, especially when they are in distress. As well as providing information to develop your awareness of mental health challenges such as stress and low mood, this course will enable you to build trust with people on calls and provide you with some techniques that can empower those who you are supporting to prioritise their own wellbeing.
Course length: 2 days (or 4 half days)
This is a two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Become a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) with CPSL Mind and gain the confidence to support others.
MHFA provides attendees with the skills to:
1. Recognise the signs of poor mental health
2. Have the confidence to start a conversation
3. Create an action plan
4. Know where to signpost for further support
Course length: 3 hours
Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think – one in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge to spot warning signs, ask directly about suicide, support someone to stay safe and look after your own wellbeing.
Discounts are offered to third sectors, enquire for more information, or take look at these free-to-attend sessions.
Course length: 1 hour
Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think – one in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.
This talk will provide you with an overview of how to identify a person at risk of suicide, talk openly about suicide and help a person at risk to stay safe. Importantly, you will also be equipped to look after your own wellbeing.
Discounts are offered to third sectors, enquire for more information.
Course length: 4 hours
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) develops over time and it is important that first aiders update their training every three years to perform their role safely and effectively.
This course will update your knowledge of mental health support and refresh your skills to ensure you’re equipped for the role. Additionally, you’ll gain unlimited access to support, learning, online events, digital tools through the MHFAider® Support App® for 3 years.
Course length: 3-hour
As an employer, equipping your line managers for the job is an important business priority because wellbeing impacts on a range of issues from productivity to organisational culture. This course equips managers to have meaningful conversations with staff about wellbeing and instils the knowledge to reduce the impact of work related stress.