Mental Health Skills Practice for Managers

In-person · Online · 2 hrs · Up to 16 people

This practical follow-on to Mental Health Skills for Managers gives managers further opportunities to practise the conversation skills and framework they have already learned. Through realistic workplace situations, conversation practice and discussion, managers build on their existing skills, embed their learning and continue developing confidence in having supportive conversations about mental health.

Managers can worry about not knowing what to say, making things worse, feeling responsible for fixing the problem or not knowing how to bring a difficult conversation to a close. This session helps managers practise responding supportively while staying within their role.

Who it’s for:

Managers who have completed Mental Health Skills for Managers and would benefit from further practice applying their skills to realistic workplace situations.

What will managers gain?

Managers work through realistic situations involving:

  • further practice using the Mental Health Skills for Managers conversation framework

  • greater familiarity and confidence applying their skills to different situations

  • opportunities to practise some of the more challenging parts of mental health conversations
  • reinforcement of appropriate boundaries, signposting and follow-up
  • consolidation of the knowledge and skills developed during Mental health Skills for Managers

What’s covered

  • noticing changes and deciding whether and how to approach someone
  • opening the conversation and asking useful questions
  • listening rather than trying to fix or making the conversation about yourself
  • responding to disclosure, silence, emotion or reluctance to talk
  • balancing mental health with performance and management responsibilities
  • maintaining appropriate boundaries and signposting
  • agreeing what happens next and following up

Format

A practical, interactive in-house session using realistic scenarios, case studies, conversation practice and discussion.

£1,800 per session.

Duration

2 hours

Cost

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A safe environment

“The trainer created a really safe environment to discuss a difficult subject. Esther is very knowledgeable and reassuring. It’s a great course and inspires empathy and confidence…”​

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