Learn how to support positive mental health in young people in the creative and cultural settings. The Coronavirus pandemic exacerbating an already alarming mental health crisis in young people, supporting the mental wellbeing of those you work with has never been more critical than it is today.

In this four-part course, you will learn how to better understand the needs of the young people you are working with, create a culture of compassion, reflection and healing through the arts, and support positive mental health in creative and cultural settings. Participants will leave the course feeling safe, informed and knowledgeable in their approach to working with mental health issues and illnesses.

Created and delivered by artist & therapist Charlie Henry and creative director Helen le Brocq, our trainers will share insights & theories from their professional journeys. Over four 2.5 hour sessions Charlie and Helen will explore psychological theory (neuroscience, attachment theory, managing trauma), mental health issues and illnesses, guidance on best practice working with vulnerable people, ways to look after your own wellbeing and how to balance the needs of individuals in group situations.

The sessions will contain a balance of learning theory, and exploring theory in practice through the use of case studies, role play etc.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to share experiences and reflect as a group on situations we have encountered, and interaction is encouraged.

Please note: This is a pilot course. As part of the course you will be asked to evaluate each session. Spaces for this course are limited.

The course is split over 4 sessions running over two weeks in September from 10am -12.30pm. The dates of the sessions are:

Week 1:

Monday 14th September

Friday 18th September

Week 2:

Monday 21st September

Friday 25th September

Ideal for:

Anyone in the arts, education or charitable sectors. Aimed at artists / practitioners / managers and commissioners.

You will:

Explore psychological theory (neuroscience, attachment theory, managing trauma), mental health issues and illnesses
Receive guidance on best practice when working with vulnerable people
Develop a theoretical framework and stronger sense of informed practice
Learn tools to nurture well-being in others and yourself as well as tools for developing self-awareness and reflective practice
Reflect on effective strategies to manage group dynamics
Trainers:

Charlie Henry and Helen Le Brocq

Course Cost:

Pilot price: £80

This is a pilot course and subsequently is being offered at a reduced rate of £80 for all four sessions (date and time details above). As part of this course you will be asked to evaluate each session.

For advice and information, please contact the Professional Development team via [email protected].