Our Mental Health First Actions course is an insightful understanding of mental health and the potential problems surrounding poor mental health. During the course you will spend lots of time working on resilience, self-care, and learn the techniques to empower people and have the confidence to step in and offer support to others when needed.
Fundamental Wellbeing Foundations - 4 hour course
This awareness course covers the foundations of Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid. Teaching individuals how to spot the early signs of a mental health issue along with how to offer and provide initial help. We encourage open and honest conversations around stigma, stress, and pressure and we use our practical action plan A.C.T.© to appropriately help someone both in an emergency and as a longer-term solution.
Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a combined workbook & manual, A.C.T.© card, and e-certificate.
What's covered in the course?
In a sensitive environment on this workshop-based course, you will learn:
Module 1: Mental Health Matters
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- What is mental health?
- Thoughts, feelings and behaviour
- How common are mental health problems?
- Mental health as a spectrum
- Mental health alarm bells
- Stigma
- Wellbeing and recovery
Module 2: The Pressure Pot
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- What is pressure?
- What is stress, and how might it make us think, feel and behave?
- Helpful wellbeing strategies
- Unhelpful coping methods
- Stress self-care
Module 3: Mental Health First Actions
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- First aid actions for mental health
- Talking and listening
- Getting help and support
- Lean how to use the A.C.T plan
How is the course delivered?
This is 1 Day Course.. Delivered online ‘live’ by an expert trainer. It is a fun and interactive workshop, with lots of time for practice and questions.
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for all adults within the equestrian industry and beyond, including:
- Anyone that works in equine
- Freelance coaches and grooms
- Employees within riding schools
- Trainee coaches
- Volunteers in equine
You do not need any previous knowledge of mental health however, if you have completed other courses such as Mental Health First Aid, this course will complement and build on your existing knowledge.
Book your course
All bookings close five days before the course date. Please ensure you book well in advance of the date to avoid disappointment.
Please make yourself familiar with our booking Terms and Conditions, if you need to make changes to your booking you may be subject to an additional charge.
