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Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness Course

Training for Managers

We believe managers have the greatest day-to-day impact on an employee's wellbeing. Our training is built around the common concerns we know managers have when talking about mental health and supporting employee wellbeing.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS

Managers have a unique opportunity to shape team culture by fostering psychologically safe workplaces where employees feel supported and can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of repercussions.

In this training, we look at how to recognise the signs of poor mental health, how to talk to employees about their wellbeing, and how to provide appropriate support and signposting. We talk about the common concerns managers have along with strategies for self-care and stress management for managers themselves, along with how to build personal and team resilience.

Flexible delivery and content

Our flexible Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness for Managers training can be delivered as a one-off session or as part of a programme, where any aspect, including duration and content, can be tailored to suit your needs.

Programmes can include a blended learning approach live instructor-led workshops and additional online resources – whatever approach best suits your people.
 
With time being such a precious resource for managers, shorter, more regular inputs allowing opportunities to reflect and dive deeper are, in our experience, far more effective than one-off, longer sessions. There is also clear evidence showing this approach is better for the learning process and is more likely to lead to meaningful change.

Example Programme for Managers

Here is an example of a 3-hour in-person or live virtual Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness for Managers session. Your input would be most welcome to make it truly meaningful and bespoke to your organisation.

Promoting a culture of wellbeing to challenge and reduce myth, stigma, and discrimination

Understanding how change and mindset affect wellbeing and performance

Recognise the early signs of poor mental health in yourself and others, including; stress, anxiety and depression

How to have a conversation about mental health and wellbeing and provide initial support

Understanding the common concerns of managers (including mental health disclosures, reasonable adjustments, supporting a return to work, performance and absence management)

The impact of your management style

Looking after your own wellbeing and preventing burnout

Building resilience (individual and team)

Signposting towards professional support (internal and external)

A Wellbeing Partnership

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Post-Training Support

Meaningful change doesn’t happen as a result of one session. On completion of the live training, your people will receive free additional practical resources to enhance their learning and share with their teams.

We also offer a range of additional options that can be blended into an optional package of post-training support.

Practical Resources: We will share free bite sized videos, ‘activations’, downloads and more.

'Upskill' Sessions: A chance for individuals and teams to join our interactive live sessions and webinars to enhance their skillset and deepen their understanding of vital topics.

'Get Togethers': Connect, share strategies, and review progress in an informal virtual setting. Led by a member of the Oakwood team, this is a chance learn from one another, boost motivation and encourage proactive steps.

Reflective Practice: A chance for individuals and teams to connect with an Oakwood trainer after a period of implementing their learning to reflect on their experience.

Wellbeing Support Calls: Access confidential, non-judgmental support for self-care and resilience from one of our experienced team members.

Ongoing Support: Create a tailored post-training programme, including 'Upskill' sessions and virtual 'Get Togethers', to support your newly trained mental health first aiders, allies, champions and ambassadors.

Ready to invest in the mental wellbeing of your team?

We’d love to find out more about you and your organisation, and how we can help. 

Contact us to discuss your training needs.

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