Training Courses
We deliver affordable and comprehensive training courses provided by experienced practitioners.
We currently offer two distinct one day training sessions – these are focused on adult mental health. The training days are comprehensive and delivered by a member of our training team – experienced professionals working in the field of mental health. The training days involve interactive elements with opportunities to put learning into practice and resource packs are supplied for each participant. Shorter bespoke sessions are also available – please contact suzanne@mindinsalford.org.uk to book or for more information.
By procuring mental health awareness training or mindfulness sessions from Mind in Salford you will be supporting us to continue to offer free mindfulness courses to people with mental health issues on low or no income in the local community; this can also contribute to your Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
Upcoming Date: TBC
Location: The Angel Centre, 1 St Philip’s Place, Salford, M3 6FA
NOTE: Mental Health Awareness week takes place across the UK between 14-20 May – Join us to help change the conversation about mental health, and take time to consider steps you can take to support your own mental wellbeing.
Course Details
We provide Mental Health Awareness Training to organisations and companies throughout Greater Manchester. The training takes participants through mental health definitions, the needs of people with mental health issues and how to respond, myth busting and tackling stigma around mental ill health plus how to look after our own mental health and wellbeing.
Course Content:
- An overview of mental health conditions – symptoms and diagnosis
- An overview of NICE guidelines recommended treatments for mental health conditions
- Brief overview of Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- Tackling the stigma that surrounds mental health
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Suicide prevention awareness
- Approaches to help support someone who presents with mental distress
- The importance of wellbeing for all including taking care of our own mental health
- An introduction to Mindfulness – an evidence-based programme to support and improve wellbeing
Costs:
- Individual Participant Rate paid for by Employer/Organisation: £200 (inclusive)
- Individual Participant Rate paid for by Individual: £150 (inclusive
- Corporate/Commercial Organisation Rate: £1400 (inclusive) for up to 12 people at The Angel Centre or 16 people on-site.
- Not-for-Profit Organisation Rate: £1200 (inclusive) for up to 12 people at The Angel Centre or 16 people on-site
Up to 12 individuals can attend these training days at our training room in The Angel Centre, Salford alternatively we can provide these one day trainings on-site at your workplace or other suitable facility for up to 16 participants.
Good mental wellbeing can also greatly boost productivity and team morale .
Upcoming Date: TBC
Location: The Angel Centre, 1 St Philip’s Place, Salford, M3 6FA
Advocacy Training for the Statutory Sector: Advocacy & Human Rights, Mental Health Act, IMHA Care Act, IMCA, DoLS – 1 day or bespoke shorter sessions
Course Details
We regularly offer mental health and advocacy/rights training days at our training room here at Mind in Salford. These training days are suitable for anyone who is seeking an awareness and understanding of mental health conditions. The course will be of particular interest to those who come into contact with people with mental health conditions as part of their work, for the family or friends of people experiencing mental health conditions who would benefit from information and guidance and for anyone with an interest in learning more about this subject.
Costs:
- Individual Participant Rate paid for by Employer/Organisation: £200 (inclusive)
- Individual Participant Rate paid for by Individual: £150 (inclusive
- Corporate/Commercial Organisation Rate: £1400 (inclusive) for up to 12 people at The Angel Centre or 16 people on-site.
- Not-for-Profit Organisation Rate: £1200 (inclusive) for up to 12 people at The Angel Centre or 16 people on-site
Up to 12 individuals can attend these training days at our training room in The Angel Centre, Salford alternatively we can provide these one day trainings on-site at your workplace or other suitable facility for up to 16 participants.
Mindfulness Course Details
Mind in Salford has been running a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme since 2011, with very positive results. After attending the Mindfulness 8 week courses people have experienced dramatic reductions in their stress levels, better sleeping patterns, reduced anxiety and improved mood. You can find out more about our 8 week programme here.
We also provide mindfulness tasters and training in workplace settings and a 12 month supervised Mindfulness Practitioner Training Programme (PTP)– the next intake for our Mindfulness in Mind PTP is Sept 2018, applications accepted from April – July 2018.
For further information please contact Suzanne our Mindfulness & Training Coordinator on mindfulness@mindinsalford.org.uk or call 0161 212 6441/4880
Mindfulness Courses
- Mindfulness in Mind Practitioner Training Programme – PTP – 12 month supervised pathway
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses – 8 x 2 hour sessions delivered over 8 weeks
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Courses – 8 x 2 hour sessions delivered over 8 weeks
- Mindfulness Taster Sessions
Mindfulness Testimonies
“I feel different, good different. I feel I’m able to cope better in certain stressful situations” – MBSR course attendee
“My mood has improved. I’m much better at dealing with stress and making time for myself” – MBSR course attendee
“This course has really helped to turn my life around, taking a whole new approach to stressful situations” – MBSR course attendee
“An excellent comprehensive course – a must for anyone wanting a less stressful, more balanced & fulfilling life” – MBSR course attendee
”I have been ill for years. Now I know I can get better, and I know how to do it"
