Our courses for schools

Understanding anxious thoughts in early years

£1800 including VAT

12-25 learners

This CPD accredited course is designed to help you gain more knowledge and understanding of anxious thoughts, worries and fears in early years.

This course will equip learners with more knowledge, techniques and practical strategies to better identify and support children and their carers.

Module one:

What is stress and toxic stress?

How to reduce stress

The neuroscience of the anxious brain in early years

Signs and symptoms of anxiety

Anxious behaviours and how to help

Module Two:

Anxiety and trauma

Understanding trauma and how to help

Organisational approaches

Supporting our parents and carers

Practical signposting

Module Three:

Creative, evidence based trauma informed strategies

Module Four:

Your self-care

Work/life balance

On top of this you also get:

Exclusive access to post workshop 1-1 support to help you implement what you’ve learned

Access to our community group to discuss the course content with other delegates,

A practical guide detailing all of the strategies and resources

A recording of the tools and techniques

Helping young people overcome anxiety

£1800 (Inc VAT)
12-25 learners
6 hours

This CPD accredited course is designed to help you gain more knowledge and understanding of anxiety, anxiety disorders, worries and fears of young people.
This course will equip learners with more knowledge, techniques and practical strategies
to better identify and support young people and the adults in their lives.

Ideal for all adults supporting young people. The course comes with a downloadable resource pack, strategy video and follow up consultation to assist with implementation. By the end of this course delegates will learn -

Module one:
The difference between stress and anxiety
How to reduce stress
Neuroscience of anxiety and why it matters
Signs and symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety in the classroom

Module two:
Anxiety and trauma, understanding links and how to help
How to develop your setting to be trauma sensitive and trauma informed
Listening skills strategies that really work
Supporting our parents and carers
Practical signposting

Module three:
Creative, evidence based trauma informed strategies

Module four:
Your self-care
Work/life balance

By the end of the course you will:

Be able to identify key signs of anxious thoughts, worries and anxiety

-Know the different types of anxiety response including fight, flight, freeze, fawn and flop and how to provide an appropriate intervention to help

-Understand what happens in the anxious brain and what to do to assist during an anxious episode

-Learn that sometimes anxiety is a good thing and how to explain this in a developmentally appropriate way

- Be able to create a support plan for the young person with their carers and school colleagues that will help them alleviate their fears

-Discover how to create a classroom that supports your anxious students

-Learn 10 trauma informed practical strategies that can be used for 1-1 work or small group work that are evidence based and used in the therapy room

- Develop a strategy that will help enhance your work/life balance without having to do any more work!

Body positivity training for teachers

£1800 (Inc VAT)

12-25 learners
**CPD accredited course launching from September**

As more young people feel anxious and worry about their body image this course teaches the skills to be able to have conversations about body image in a non-judgemental way. Designed to help support young people to think more positively about themselves this course is about prevention.

This course will equip learners with more knowledge, techniques and practical strategies to better support young people and encourage conversations about body positivity.

The course covers:
Mental health and body image
Eating disorders vs disordered eating
What is Diet culture?
Social media and advertising
Improving body image
Body image in school
What about health? - Six pillars of health
Helpful resources addressing Body Image and Positivity

One day mental health awareness

£1800 (Inc VAT)

12-25 learners

This practical course is suitable for any adult supporting a young person who might be experiencing mental health problems. It goes under the surface of signs and symptoms and gives practical evidence based strategies using the latest science and neuroscience.

Ideal for all adults supporting young people.
The course comes with a downloadable resource pack, strategy video and follow up consultation to assist with implementation.

By the end of this course delegates will learn -

Module One:
What is mental health?
What are mental health problems?
Labels and diagnosis
Signs and symptoms
What is trauma and being trauma informed?

Module Two:
Develop listening skills that make a difference
Learn how creating an inclusive practice can reduce stigma

Module Three:
Stress and anxiety
Signs and symptoms of depression
Warning signs of suicidal thoughts
Self harm
Eating disorders

Module Four:
Practical strategies to support wellbeing
Your self-care

Half day mental health awareness

£1200 (Inc VAT)

12-25 learners

This CPD accredited awareness course will open safe discussions and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health whilst providing you with an understanding and awareness of mental health.
Using trauma-informed strategies this course will equip learners with the knowledge, and strategies to better identify and support those who may be struggling with mental health problems.

This practical introductory course is ideal for adults supporting young people who want to gain a greater understanding of mental health and mental health problems. By the end of this course, delegates will learn-

Module One:
What is mental health?
What is wellbeing?
Signs and symptoms of mental ill-health
Moving away from the label
Listening skills

Module Two
What is trauma?
Stress and worries
Anxiety and anxiety disorders
Depression
Self-harm
Supporting suicidal thoughts
Practical strategies
Where to get professional help

Listening skills for school staff

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Youth Suicide first aid

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Suicide First Aid Lite

£1200 (Inc VAT)

20 learners
4 hours

Course overview:
Teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, this programme is delivered as a
suicide prevention awareness session. We use only the most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience: for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.

The course gives learners the knowledge and tools to
understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

Course content:
The programme teaches the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and to pass the person onto a suicide first aider.

Part 1 – 90 minutes
• Introduction to the session; programme, ourselves and suicide prevention

• Stigma and survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll

• Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour

• Intention of behaviour versus outcome of behaviour

• Possible causes of suicide thoughts

• Suicide – the ripple effect

Break

Part 2 – 90 minutes

• ‘I’m really glad you told me’ audio visual

• Suicide Safety Guidance

• Recognising and asking about suicide

• Referring a person onto suicide first aiders

This training can be used as a stand-alone
programme or as the first part of a journey to learn suicide prevention skills.
The one-day programme Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide
Interventions is a City & Guilds qualification programme and the next step for people wanting a more in-depth practice-based approach to the learning.

Evidence Base:
Two independent evaluations in 2016 and 2017 by Dr Paul Rogers demonstrated
significant statistical change in 14 of 19 measures. Increased confidence and reduced anxiety in dealing with suicide, were among the leading outcomes.

Suicide First Aid One Day

£1800 (Inc VAT)

16 Learners

Teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, this programme is delivered over 6 hours as a
suicide prevention session.
We use only the most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience: for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.

The course gives learners the knowledge and tools to
understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and the skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

Course content:
The programme teaches the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and to pass the person onto a suicide first aider.

Course Content:
Introduction
The hidden toll of suicide
The ripple effect
The continuum of suicide
Intention versus outcome
Factors that contribute to suicide thoughts
Partnership working

Short film 'I'm really glad you've told me'
The needs of the person experiencing suicide thoughts
Suicide safety guide
Recognise suicide
Ask about suicide
Listen and learn
Creating a safety plan

Feedback and self-care

The one-day programme Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Interventions is a City & Guilds qualification programme and the next step for people wanting a more in-depth practice-based approach to the learning.

Fee for the City and Guilds accreditation is £85 per learner. To find out more about the accreditation please contact Lynn Parker at admin@ehe.org.uk

Evidence Base:
Two independent evaluations in 2016 and 2017 by Dr Paul Rogers demonstrated
significant statistical change in 14 of 19 measures. Increased confidence and reduced anxiety in dealing with suicide, were among the leading outcomes.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

£300 per learner (Plus VAT)

10-12 learners

This course is a blend of 4 live sessions of 3 hours each and individual learning of 5.5 hours.

As more young people are experiencing mental ill health it is essential that we provide an environment where it is safe to talk about mental health and to understand how early intervention can help with recovery. This course will give the skills, confidence and knowledge to support a young person who is experiencing mental health issues.

Suitable for adults supporting young people.

The course covers:

Session One
What is ALGEE?
What is Mental Health?
Mental Health & Stigma
Impact of Mental Health
Risks and Protective Factors

Session TwoSigns & Symptoms of Depression
Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety
Strategies
Self Care

Session Three:
Impact of Suicidal feelings
Listening Skills
What is Psychosis?
Strategies

Session Four:
What is self-harm?
What are eating disorders?
Resilience
Strategies
Recovery

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales)

£1800 (Inc VAT)

12 learners

This course is a blend of online learning modules and two live three hour webinars.

The self-directed learning modules take 6 hours to complete. You can have regular support from your expert instructor throughout completion of this if required.

The webinars take place one week apart.

The course covers:

What is mental health?
Issues that young people face
Depression and anxiety
Suicide and psychosis
Non suicidal self injury
Eating disorders
Substance use

Taking part in an MHFA (Wales) course:
Raises awareness and mental health literacy
Reduces stigma around mental ill health
Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
Promotes early intervention which enables recovery

By the end of the course you will have:

An in depth understanding of young people's mental health
Confidence to provide an initial intervention
Tools to promote help seeking behaviour
Ability to help a young person thrive
Knowledge to reduce stigma
Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing

Adult Mental Health First Aid

£3600 (Inc VAT)

10-16 learners

This online course trains you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing; practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues; confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress; enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening; knowledge to help someone recover their health.

Module one
Why mental health first aid?
Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
What is mental health
Impact of mental health
ALGEE and mental health

Module two
What is depression?
Risk Factors
Introduction to Suicide
Listening Skills
ALGEE Strategies

Module three
What is anxiety?
What are eating disorders?
What is self-harm?
What are personality disorders?
ALGEE Strategies

Module four
What are psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Risk factors and symptoms
ALGEE Strategies
How to build a mentally healthy workplace

Our courses for young people

PHSE Wellbeing Sessions

£150 -£300 per session

12-25 learners

1 hour - half day workshops for young people from year 6-13.

Our sessions cover practical, evidence tools that can be used to reduce stress and boost wellbeing.
Ideal for learners who are looking for additional tools to get them through challenging times this session comes with a free resource pack full of additional strategies, books, websites and apps.

Our courses meet the new Welsh Curriculum guidance - please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

PHSE Stress reduction

£150-£350 per session
12-25 learners

This PHSE session will give practical strategies to help reduce stress.

1 hour or 3 hour workshop

Suitable for year 6-13 this evidence based course comes with a resource pack full of extra tips, websites, apps and books.