Free Mental Health Training in B&NES

The Connect 5 Programme is accessible, evidenced based training that is relevant to the whole of the public facing workforce including volunteers. It provides participants with skills and competencies that build confidence in having conversations about mental health and wellbeing. It presents tools to empower others to take proactive steps to build resilience and look after themselves. Connect 5 takes the position that we don’t need to be mental health specialists to support those who are experiencing emotional and mental health problems.

By the end of this first ½ day session you will have:-

• Explored the Connect 5 model. This shows how situations impact upon our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and physical responses and how this in turn affects our mental health and wellbeing
• Examined those factors which can help us or hinder us in having positive wellbeing conversations with others.
• Used the Connect 5 model to practice conversation skills working in groups and with partners
• Been sign posted to local sources of support
• Been sign posted to other sources of learning including the second session of the Connect 5 programme

The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health and courses are delivered by a range of local accredited trainers. The new Connect 5 format means it is now delivered over 2 rather than 3 sessions.

Connect 5 complements other training including Making Every Contact Count (MECC) and Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Registration 9.15 am

Course start 9.30 am

Course ends 13.30

Tea and coffee available. If you have one please bring a tavel cup