Workshops and Short Talks

An introduction to key principles of wellbeing and self‑management, including the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and practical steps for supporting your own mental health. The session also highlights where to find further support.

Explores the idea of innate wellbeing and the temporary nature of thoughts and emotions. Participants reflect on emotional resilience, identify barriers to progress, and learn where to access additional support.

Focuses on turning goals into achievable steps through effective goal‑setting. Covers defining success, using the SMART framework, and recognising progress and achievements along the way.

Introduces mindfulness and how it can support resilience, manage change, and reduce stress. Includes practical breathing techniques, body awareness, somatic movement, and simple cognitive exercises.

Looks at men’s mental health, including prevalence, risk factors, and the mental health continuum. The session covers how to recognise signs of difficulty, practical wellbeing tools, and support options.

Explores the relationship between menopause and mental health. Provides practical self‑care tips, guidance on supporting others, and signposting to further support.

Encourages understanding fear and its underlying causes while building confidence to navigate change. Participants learn coping strategies to work with fear rather than avoid it.

Covers how to support someone who may be struggling with their mental health. Focuses on starting conversations, listening with empathy, and knowing where to signpost for further help.

Explores what happiness means on a personal level. Looks at meaning, purpose, and engagement, and how to set goals that align with individual values.

Examines stress, its signs, and how resilience can be developed. Introduces tools such as the Stress Bucket and Anxiety Roundabout, along with practical stress‑management tips.

Looks at how food affects mood, energy, and concentration. Covers key nutrients for brain health, debunks common myths, and promotes sustainable, mindful eating habits.

Focuses on setting healthy boundaries to support mental wellbeing. Covers assertive communication, preventing burnout, and managing boundary challenges at work and beyond.

Explores negative self‑talk and its impact on mental health. Introduces techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and includes a practical reframing activity.

A calming session focused on reconnecting with the body and soothing the nervous system. Uses gentle movement, breathwork, body scanning, and guided visualisation to build grounding and resilience.