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Talks & training

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Why talks and training?

When I originally thought about setting up as a therapist, I hadn't considered delivering talks or training to others, but given my decades of teaching and working with young people; my own mental health journey and the knowledge I have gained along the way, it makes sense. It just took other people to point out that I had something to share!

Talks in Schools

It helps that I know the environment of schools and  am equally comfortable coming in to talk to teachers and managers as I am talking to young people. 
Because of my experience, I am comfortable talking about difficult subjects, helping to take away the fear that surrounds many topics on mental health and making them accessible. 

As a therapist I work with people who are trying to manage the impact of trauma on their lives and who are often suicidal. Given that half of all mental health challenges start before the age of 14 and that suicide is the leading cause of death amongst young people in the UK we need to be not only talking about these topics but understanding the reasons and how to give practical support. 

I work with schools to deliver talks that make a difference on the topics that matter.

Subjects I cover:

Suicide​

  • Demystifying and de-stigmatising Suicide

  • Supporting the Suicidal

  • Why Males Die by Suicide

 

Outdoors & Nature

  • The Importance of Nature in Mental Wellbeing

  • Being Present and Grounded

 

Mental Health

  • Men's & Boys' Mental Health

  • Trauma and adversity

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Training for Schools and Organisations

What can you do?

  • I can come into your school or organisation to deliver training to staff in recognising when young people have been impacted by trauma and the impact it can have.

  • I can help staff to understand the stages of suicidality, so that they are in a better position to talk about the subject and support those who are struggling.
     

If you are interested in finding out more, I have written a number blogs on these subjects.  

Training for Counsellors

When I was doing my training, I realised that despite it being the biggest cause of death in the UK amongst men and young people, that suicide was only covered in relation to risk. For me, working with vulnerable client groups, this felt wrong, so I started researching for myself the issues around suicide.

 

My starting point was my own experience of suicide - and how I was treated by professionals, by trainers and by colleagues and friends. I thought about the impact that it had on me - how I felt about myself; the feelings of shame and guilt and how things needed to be different. 

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As therapists and counsellors, we need to feel comfortable talking about suicide and to do this we need to understand the key theories exploring the underlying issues if we are to help our clients through their most challenging times. 

 

Topics I am interested in:

  • Why men die by suicide

  • The stages of suicide

  • Supporting the suicidal client

  • The role of self-disclosure

 

If you are interested in finding out about the training I can offer, get in touch.

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Training & Qualifications

Although my approach to supporting people is from a position of equality and partnership, some people might find it reassuring to know a bit more about my professional development training and qualifications. If this is the case, click below:

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