This course is available only for those living or working within the Plymouth community and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and is part 1 of a 3 session training programme.

We recommend booking Connect 5 Session 2 and 3 when you register for Session 1.

About Connect 5

The Connect 5 programme is an accessible, evidence-based training that is relevant to anyone who works with people at any level.

It aims to provide participants with skills and competencies that build confidence in having conversations about health and wellbeing in their routine practice so that they can be more effective in helping people to manage mental health problems and increase their resilience and mental wellbeing through positive changes. The course follows three characters, utilising different techniques to help them deal with various issues and life situations. This allows participants to ‘try out’ different approaches and gain confidence in a supportive environment.

Please be mindful that you will receive a 10 day reminder email prior to the course start date which will include your MS Teams link to join the session. This is a dedicated link for your person and cannot be used by another person. If you are unable to attend, please let us know in the first instance.

To attend this course you must have a camera and have it turned on throughout the duration of the 3hr 30min online discussion for the comfort and safety of you, the other delegates and the trainers. We have the right to turn you away if you do not have your camera on. (laptop/computer recommended for more comfortable viewing and participation)

You must complete all the pre and post course survey's to get your certificate (please note pre course survey is only for Session 1).

Summary

Connect 5 is an incremental three-session programme, escalating skills though each session. The programme underpins the principle of ‘Making Every Contact Count’ and supports the aim of making the best use of the skills and local contacts of frontline staff. Some staff will just undertake session 1 whilst others will go on to do all three sessions.

You must complete Session 1 to be eligible to attend Session 2, and complete Session 2 to be eligible to attend Session 3.

Who can attend?

• Anyone with an interest in improving mental wellbeing whose role involves interaction with the public, or anyone who has the opportunity to give brief wellbeing advice.

• Individuals, carers, veterans & serving personnel, community groups, teams or organisations, including those working or caring in community, voluntary, health & social care services & education

• Anyone aged 16 or over• Anyone living or working in or around the Plymouth area

Cancellation Policy:

When delivering training our staff should always be treated with respect. Some of the content in our training sessions can be challenging, but our trainers are there to support delegates to explore these challenges together. Our trainers reserve the right to end training delivery at any point if delegates are not behaving respectfully and kindly.

If the workshop is cancelled by Livewell Southwest, you will be offered a place on a course on an alternative date.

If you have any further queries or problems please contact us on 01752 437177 or email livewell.workplacehealth@nhs.net

Connect 5 : Session 1