With advisers reporting an increase in numbers of clients with suicidal thoughts, this course aims to support advisers to feel better equipped and more confident to offer support to clients.
Training is essential to equip people with tools, understanding and confidence to deal with all kinds of mental ill-health and well being issues. Given the current climate in the UK surrounding mental health, the likelihood of encountering issues both personally, and professionally is almost guaranteed.
Training provides participants with knowledge, awareness, and resources which they can utilise to support individuals and manage situations. Training will also reduce the stress one can experience through the uncertainty and anxiety associated with feeling like you don’t know how to support or approach someone suffering emotional distress.
Benefits of Training
Participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to meet the challenges surrounding personal, day-to-day, and professional mental health issues
In the workplace, better equipped staff means the provision of better service
Personally: familial communication, understanding and atmosphere can be improved
Increased motivation and morale evidenced in increased productivity
There may be a reduction in sickness leave due to early intervention and better management of issues surrounding mental health
Improved confidence, culture and commitment within organisations due to workplace taking a proactive approach to improving mental well being of workforce
Improved self-awareness surrounding personal mental health and well being allowing individuals to foresee and manage potential issues before they spiral to emotional unwellness