FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of Safeguarding (RQF) Face-to-Face Classroom: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: 2 sessions of 2 ½ hours For those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults Promotes awareness of safeguarding, enabling learners to identify problems and show where to report these to Course Contents: Safeguarding legislation and guidance Key safeguarding roles Different types of abuse Signs and indicators of abuse and neglect Actions to take when a safeguarding concern arises Benefits of this course: In 2018/2019, 415,050 concerns of abuse were raised In 2018/2019, there were nearly 400,000 children in need 52,300 children were subject to a child protection plan 63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people over 65 1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquires... Child abuse often goes unreported and unrecorded - till it is picked up on by someone who then does something about it. This Level 1 Safeguarding Awareness course gives people the knowledge to make a real difference to a person's life! This basic Safeguarding course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd. This means that you can be rest assured that your Level 1 in Safeguarding Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to protect the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our society. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/5635/2
Ten live dialogues between Prof Ernesto Spinelli and International Existential Therapists followed by an Experiential Study Group. A phenomenological approach to re-view psychopathology: We aim to explore the lived experiences of irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes a live dialogue between Prof Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten Dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients' often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. TIMES AND DATES 2025 25 Jan. “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 2 Feb. “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson 22 Mar. “Difference” with Dr. Todd DuBose 12 Apr. “Polarization” with Prof. Kirk Schneider 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn 21 Jun. “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez 19 Jul. “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick 25 Oct. “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon 15 Nov. “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock 13 Dec. “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy Full course (including dialogues): £1260 (2 pm to 5 pm – UK time) Only Dialogues: £630 (2 pm to 3 pm – UK time) Venue: Online Zoom Read the full Programme here > Course Organised by:
A 6-week inner child healing course to help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing by understanding your childhood experiences and the beliefs and limitations these may have created in your present-day life. An introduction to connecting with your inner child, developing a relationship with them, learning how to parent them, protect them and empower them. This will enable you to understand your feelings, needs and boundaries and give you a set of tools to develop acceptance, love and compassion for yourself.
A 6-week inner child healing course to help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing by understanding your childhood experiences and the beliefs and limitations these may have created in your present-day life. An introduction to connecting with your inner child, developing a relationship with them, learning how to parent them, protect them and empower them. This will enable you to understand your feelings, needs and boundaries and give you a set of tools to develop acceptance, love and compassion for yourself.
This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of children and young people and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue, meeting the emotional well being of all children. In one year 1300 young men committed suicide in the UK. In the UK the commonest cause of death among those aged 16-35 is suicide. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Understanding children’s Emotional Needs Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Meeting emotional needs Early Years Inclusion Description This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of children and young people and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue, meeting the emotional well being of all children. In one year 1300 young men committed suicide in the UK. In the UK the commonest cause of death among those aged 16-35 is suicide. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence and 2 women a week are killed by a current or ex partner. We need to find ways to allow children to unclench their hearts and learn to experience, process, communicate and manage their own emotional lives for their own and for the good of the wider community. Testimonials Be the first…. Learning Objectives Increased understanding of emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards children and their emotional challenges New skills and processes to make emotionally challenged children’s inclusion and achievement more successful Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local authority support services Course Content Shared experiences of teaching and parenting around emotional well being Circle of Courage as away of understanding emotional needs Fathers, mothers and sons and daughters Drinking and drugs, filling the emotional void Depression and suicide Anger and violence Solution Circle Problem Solving What children really need
One-on-one Breathwork Coaching and Guided Breathwork journeys, online and in person
Learn how to improve sleep & focus, replace negative thoughts with positive ones and reconnect with yourself. Scientific evidence supports the theory that journaling can have a positive effect on your wellbeing. It facilitates the process of reframing, changing mindset and increasing positivity and happiness.
Understand the needs of children who have a parent with a mental illness in this DfE-assured course for Senior Mental Health Leads.
I Stress, Eustress, We all stress Stress is a natural response, and not all stress is bad—eustress can motivate and enhance performance, while distress can overwhelm. We believe everyone can control stress through recognition, self-care and conversation. Let’s turn stress into a catalyst for growth, not burnout. Ready to rethink how you handle stress? Let’s talk. Workshop outline: Stress and mental health Eustress and distress Discuss approaches to coping with stress Explore what might be helpful to promote self-care Practice conversation starters Self-care and wellbeing resources Our 2-hour workshop packages At Mindmaps Wellbeing, we know that every business is unique, and no team is the same. That’s why we’ve developed our range of short, specialist wellbeing and mental health themed workshops—a fully flexible approach to workplace training. With our selection of engaging and impactful 2-hour workshops, you can build a programme that truly meets your organisation’s needs. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, challenge stigma, or avoid burnout, you choose the sessions that suit your team best. Our training courses and workshop collection Why Mindmaps Wellbeing? Mindmaps Wellbeing is the trusted training provider for businesses looking to enhance workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. Our training is designed and delivered by registered Mental Health Nurses, ensuring credibility, expertise, and real-world application. Focus on culture change – Our training goes beyond theory transfer, aiming to embed lasting behavioural shifts that foster a positive, mentally healthy workplace Flexible delivery options – We offer in-person, online, and hybrid training solutions to fit your organisation’s needs Proven impact and measurable results – Our training leads to improved employee engagement, productivity, and retention Engaging and actionable – All our courses include interactive activities, case studies, and real-world applications for immediate impact
This online course trains you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), giving you: An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing Format This is an online course delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub Learning takes place through four live training sessions spread across one to two weeks, with self-learning activities in between. See course structure section below for more detail Each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn Course StructureSession 1: Introduction Individual learning (1 hour 15 minutes): Introduction to the Online Youth Mental Health First Aid course and the Online Learning Hub Activity 1: Why Youth Mental Health First Aid? Activity 2: What is ALGEE? Activity 3: What is mental health? Activity 4: Mental health and stigma Activity 5: Mental health quiz: Impact of mental health Activity 6: Risk and protective factors for mental health Activity 7: The Stress Container Live session (2 hours 35 minutes): Introduction to the course Outline of live session 1, the value of Youth Mental Health First Aid Introduce ALGEE Recap what mental health is Recap the Mental Health Continuum Stigma Recap why Youth Mental Health First Aid is important Recap risk and protective factors The Stress Container The Frame of Reference Session 2: Depression, Anxiety & Self-Care Individual learning (1 hour 15 minutes): Activity 8: Your Stress Container Activity 9: Your Frame of Reference Activity 10: What is depression? Activity 11: What is anxiety? Live session (2 hours 10 minutes): Introduction to live session 2 Recap of homework after live session 1 Recap depression Signs and symptoms of depression in a young person Recap anxiety Signs and symptoms of anxiety in a young person ALGEE for depression and anxiety in a young person ALGEE for depression and anxiety, action 1 ALGEE for depression and anxiety, action 2-5 Self-care and close Session 3: Suicide & PsychosisIndividual learning (1 hour 20 minutes) Activity 12: Adolescent brain development Activity 13: About suicide Activity 14: Suicide risk factors Activity 15: What is psychosis? Activity 16: Lived experience of psychosis Activity 17: ALGEE for psychosis Live session (2 hours 5 minutes) Introduction to live session 3 Recap suicide Explore the impact of suicidal feelings ALGEE for suicidal crisis Practice non-judgemental listening skills Recap psychosis Recap warning signs and symptoms of psychosis Recap ALGEE for psychosis Session 4: Self-harm, Recovery & Action PlanningIndividual learning (1 hour 35 minutes) Activity 18: What is self-harm? Activity 19: What are eating disorders? Activity 20: Resilience Workbook activity 7: My action plan for using Youth Mental Health First Aid (completed after live session) Live session (2 hours 25 minutes) Introduction to live session 4 Recap self-harm, the self-harm continuum Warning signs of self-harm in young people ALGEE for self-harm Recap eating disorders ALGEE for eating disorders Applying MHFA to family and carers; the Recovery Tree Evaluation forms and close