Health and wellbeing

Breathworks 6 week Mindfulness for Stress

Course details

Contact	Corporate.Training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	Corporate Management
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	The 6-week online Mindfulness for Stress course is an excellent opportunity to gain strong lifetime skills for managing, recovering, and increasing your wellbeing in these times. Scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, mindfulness offers time-tested tools to improve wellbeing, and help you access more calm resilience and joy in life.
Training objectives	Meditation skills - daily home practice Mindfulness and self-compassion skills in your daily life Greater concentration and focus How breath and body awareness can transform stress Supportive mindful movement practices The art of taking joy in simple pleasures How to overcome your ‘negativity bias' The many health benefits of mindfulness
Learning outcomes	By the end of this course, it is anticipated delegates will: Have foundation skills to practice mindfulness, compassion, and meditation Know how to apply them in work and home life in a way that really makes a difference to your overall sense of wellness and wellbeing.
Additional information	For best outcomes you are invited to participate, share experiences, ask questions, and learn with others in a safe space supported by an experienced teacher. Please ensure you participate from a comfortable, quiet, confidential space at home/work. Applicants must commit to the full length of the course and confirm this with their line managers.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One day before the date of the first session
Cost	£120
Number of sessions	6

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/544	Remotely delivered via MS Teams	Thursdays – 22/02/2024, 29/02/2024, 07/03/2024, 14/03/2024, 21/03/2024, 28/03/2024	09.00 -11.20
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Managing Stress Through Crises and Beyond

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	All Users
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	The world is in a time of massive upheaval; with so much outside of our control, stress appears to have grown exponentially. Constant adaptation and uncertainty is challenging our sense of self and ability to cope.  This concise one-day course will provide time to reflect on the impact of recent events and gain insight into how to respond, recover and thrive beyond crises.  The trainer is an experienced psychotherapist, de-briefer and coach.
Training objectives	Who will benefit from this course?  This course has universal relevance but will be particularly helpful to those impacted by chronic stress, anyone committed to raising mental health awareness and wanting to invest in their own well-being and that of others.
Learning outcomes	Pause  What has brought me here?  Understanding how the body responds to stress, including anxiety and panic attacks  Rewind  Taking stock: stress factors  Perfectionism, people-pleasing & personal perspectives  Uncertainty & loss  Responding to change and transition  Distance, separation & isolation  The difference between stress and trauma  Play  How to cope when positivity and stoicism fail  Insights from neurobiology  Soothe, stabilise and strengthen  Connectedness & community  Building helpful routines  Healthy escapism  Tech-savvy, media-wise  Relaxation and mindfulness  Resourcing resilience  Forward  The invitation within crises  Creating personal intentions and boundaries  Self-leadership
Additional information
Maximum places	10
Closing date	One day before start date
Cost	£160
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/385	ESTDC St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	5 January 2024	10:00 - 16:00
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Overcoming Overwhelm

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	ESCC staff
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	What is overwhelm and what causes it? Being overwhelmed occurs when there is too much of something going on or we don’t have enough time to complete everything.    This can happen for a number of reasons, but a feeling of too many things to do, too much work, too much work pressure and too many deadlines can be a major contributor. Feeling overwhelmed can have repercussions on the whole of our life. It can make us feel tired, interfere with our sleep and make it difficult for us to think rationally. These negative emotions can make it more difficult for your body to fight off infections and can have a physical effect with fatigue, neck and upper-back pain, for example. Add all this together and it can affect every area of life, impacting our social lives and relationships, on top of the work challenges.  All these feelings can distract us from being effective and efficient and that, in turn, may lead to lowered ‘performance’, setting up a vicious cycle dragging us further down. It may result in procrastination (making things worse!) and creative avoidance – doing things that don’t really matter to distract ourselves or things that give us pleasure, putting off the real work further.
Training objectives	The course is made up of 2 sessions:  Session 1  Understanding that our minds can both work against or for us may encourage us to make any changes in thought patterns / deeply held beliefs  Knowing that we not alone with these feelings also helps to dissipate feelings of anxiety and worry  Having practical tips, tools and strategies at their disposal, will empower participants wanting to make the changes and adjustments that they feel are right for them   Session 2  Participants will have a deeper understanding of their personal triggers and how their personality profile can impact their experience of stress  They will have a practical appreciation of how their personality can support them in building resilience appropriately for their character  They will be able to acknowledge the personal action they can choose to take in order to support themselves  They will have an appreciation that not everyone thinks, reacts, communicates, manages and behaves in the way they do  They will hear about the importance of lifestyle choices around nutritional and physical wellbeing
Learning outcomes	This course offers a practical and experiential opportunity to understand, appreciate and acknowledge that different situations trigger people in different ways. What one person will find ‘easy’ another may find ‘challenging’ and adding to levels of stress.  Once we have an understanding of our personal ‘triggers’ we are then in a better position to find the solutions to manage our stress, our workloads, and find effective ways that enable us to feel more ‘in control’.
Additional information	This course supports people with everyday life and work stress, helping them to overcome their overwhelm and develop their resilience. It does not replace professional intervention(s) for those with more complex issues (eg PTSD).  Pre-course - Each participant will be sent a link to complete the online CORE Matrix questionnaire, this will take 10 - 15 minutes. Once completed each participant will be sent their full profile.
Maximum places	20
Closing date	2 weeks ahead of course start date
Cost	£120
Number of sessions	2

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/525	ESTDC	10th and 11th Jan 2024 (2 x  1/2 days)	14:00-16:30
ESC/23/526	ESTDC	5th and 6th March 2024 (2 x  1/2 days)	14:00-16:30
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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Refresher

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	ONLY for those who are a part of the ESCC MHFA pool & who trained 3 or more years ago
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health. And just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date. If you’re an accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAer) who has trained three or more years ago and are a member of the MHFAer in the Workplace pool, this refresher course is for you! This is a four hour session with a mix of presentations, discussions and activities.  Undertake this MHFA Refresher course to: Keep your awareness of mental health support current. Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it. Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan. So if you trained three or more years ago, it’s time to update your skills.  Book onto this MHFA Refresher course now and read the MHFA Supporting Guidance and Commitments document (below/attached) and feel confident you’re performing your vital role in the workplace at ESCC safely. (NB: In the foreseeable future, MHFA England will make this refresher training mandatory every three years in order to maintain your accredited MHFAer status).
Maximum places	12
Closing date	2 weeks ahead of start date
Cost	£60
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/446	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	13 December	9:00 - 13:00
ESC/23/443	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	18 January 2024	09:00 - 13:00
ESC/23/450	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	22 January 2024	09:00 - 13:00
ESC/23/447	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	20 February 2024	09:00 - 13:00
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Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	ESCC Staff
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	‘Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the Workplace’ is a two day accredited training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help their ESCC colleagues who may be experiencing mental ill health. The course covers how to support someone to access the help and resources they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing therapy services through their GP or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and much more. What managers are agreeing to when approving their staff member’s attendance on this course: To release your staff member for the two day training course and any post training support sessions (an average of two sessions per year lasting approximately two hours each). To releasing your staff member for related meetings and/or training (approximately 3 per year lasting approximately 90 minutes). Allowing time to support colleagues when needed (often at short notice).
Training objectives	You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and provide first-level support to someone whilst keeping yourself safe.
Learning outcomes	You will gain: An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing. Practical skills to spot the triggers and sign of mental health issues Confidence to step in, reassure and support a colleague in distress. Enhanced interpersonal skills such as active, non-judgemental listening. Knowledge to help a colleague recover their health by guiding them to further support. Understanding of how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing and how to access support in undertaking your role as a mental health first aider
Additional information	You will be sent a document detailing your commitments as a Mental Health First Aider. There will be some pre course work to complete if completing a remotely delivered version
Maximum places	14
Closing date	2 weeks ahead of start date
Cost	£100
Number of sessions	2

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/271	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	19 & 20 March 2024	09:00-17:00
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Mental Health Awareness

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	ESCC Staff
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	This course will teach you to understand what mental health is, how to challenge stigma and common mental health issues.
Training objectives	You will have an introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing. You will gain confidence to support others who may be experiencing mental health issues. The MHA course is delivered by a quality assured Instructor accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, who are trained to keep people safe and supported while they learn.
Learning outcomes	You will learn: What mental health is and how to challenge stigma Define mental health and some mental health issues Understand factors that affect mental health Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health
Additional information	Course material will be posted to learners prior to the course starting. No pre-learning is required, all the learning is completed within the course.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	2 weeks ahead of start date
Cost	£80
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/394	ESTDC St Mary's House, Eastbourne	11 January	09:00 - 13:00
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Midlife

Midlife Matters for Everyone

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	All Users
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	A 90-minute session on how this can be the best time of our lives and how to support ourselves during the transition.
Training objectives	What is midlife? (female and male)  How does the lifecycle of hormones affect us Looking after your well-being naturally, physically and emotionally
Learning outcomes	Top tips for women:  Potential experiences at menopause  The low down on HRT  Top tips for men:  What to look out for in terms of health at midlife  Conversations that count?  Embracing midlife and the ‘Second Spring’  Reconnecting with values, meaning and purpose  Next steps - Programmes currently on offer within ESCC
Additional information
Maximum places	20
Closing date	one day ahead of course start date
Cost	£50
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/528	ESTDC St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	9th February 2024	11:00-12:30
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Supporting People During the Menopause and Midlife

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	All users
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	A 90 minute session on how organisations, managers and team members can support colleagues experiencing the menopause and midlife transition
Training objectives	The business case:  Stats to support the need for organisations to be aware of the professional impact of this life transition, both personally and organisationally  The legal case:  Employer’s responsibility and legal commitment to support staff  What is the menopause?  A brief description to put this life transition into perspective  How might people present at work during this phase?  Discussion and sharing information
Learning outcomes	Opening the conversation:  How to ‘normalise’ the conversation for the benefit of all involved  Taking action: What could you do as a result of this session:  Personally?  For the team?  For the organisation?
Additional information
Maximum places	20
Closing date	one day ahead of course start date
Cost	£50
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/527	ESTDC St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	9th February 2024	09:00-10:30
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The Menopause Demystified

Course details

Contact	corporate.training@eastsussex.gov.uk
Target audience	ESCC Staff
Subject	Health and Wellbeing
Course description	Are you curious about how the menopause can affect you?  Would you like to understand this part of your life, know how to manage it and be confident with your choices?  This session is aimed at those going through the menopause and offers information and tips to understand the process and emerge stronger.
Training objectives	Menopause questionnaire  Potential experiences and impact of the menopause  Katie’s story  Sharing experiences and how to thrive  What is the menopause?  Explanation of female hormones, what they do and the impact at menopause  The life cycle of female hormones explained  Misdiagnosis: what can happen and why  Difference between medical and natural menopause explained  HRT in detail  Routes of delivery explained with preferred option(s) discussed  The different types of hormones within HRT and who needs which ones  HRT and breast cancer: Let’s look at the facts  The latest research and information shared  Non-medical support options  Nutrition:   What constitutes the ‘right’ eating plan?  What should we, ideally, avoid and why  Supplements:  Which ones are worth considering?  Which ones might be a waste of money?  Which ones are fairly essential?  Physical and emotional wellbeing:  How to look after our bodies through, and beyond, the menopause  How to maintain our emotional wellbeing and keep our equilibrium  Alternative therapies  Why, and how, this can be one of the most potent times of life!
Learning outcomes	You will be offered information, advice and support and will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The workshop is run with full confidentiality in a safe space with absolutely no obligation to share anything you choose not to.
Additional information
Maximum places	20
Closing date	one day before course start date
Cost	£80
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ESC/23/529	ESTDC St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	9th February 2024	13:30-17:00
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