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1 DAY ONLINE PROGRAMME
Wellbeing Champion
CPD training for individuals within organisations seeking a trained facilitator of wellbeing support for fellow employees.
Wellbeing Champions act as “go to” individuals within your company that can respond well to those in need of a “listening ear.” They can provide general wellbeing support, facilitate implementation of the company’s health and wellbeing strategy, and signpost the wellbeing support available.
What the programme includes;
Discussion of your requirements
4x 1 hour sessions conducted on Zoom
Receipt of CPD Certificate on successful completion
What are Wellbeing Champions?
Wellbeing Champions act as “go to” individuals within your company that can respond well to those in need of a “listening ear.” They can provide general wellbeing support, facilitate implementation of the company’s health and wellbeing strategy, and signpost the wellbeing support available.
Wellbeing Champions can be a helpful “temperature gauge” and feedback mechanism for employee engagement. Work-related pressures can be high, the support of wellbeing champions can help ensure a mentally and physically healthy team which will reap organisational benefits. Much of this is likely to be due to mental health issues impacting efficiency.
This programme is designed to support people learning to become Wellbeing Champions. It is led by Gill Mathias who is a CPD trainer.
The programme is a combination of 4x 1 hour training sessions over 1 day on Zoom. The delegate must be seen on video throughout the course and present throughout the day. On completion of the attendance each delegate will receive a certificate.
This programme is designed to help and support colleagues but does not replace professionals with qualifications.
What is the purpose of this programme?
This programme is ratified by CPD with a certificate on completion of the course led by Gill Mathias, who is a CPD trainer.
It is designed to:
1. Share good practice on establishing a Wellbeing Champions project within businesses. Champions will act as a “listening ear” and be the initial “go-to” person when experiencing mental challenges.
2. To assist HR departments to support their colleagues or for individuals to make life easier for friends or relatives who are feeling challenged.
The programme is a combination of 4 live 1-hour online sessions over one day. This programme is designed to help and support colleagues but does not replace professionals who have gained qualifications.
It is important to recognise that Wellbeing Champions do not provide any form of treatment.
What will you gain from being a Wellbeing Champion?
A wide range of transferable skills in rapport, active listening and communicating
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental distress
Understanding of holistic approaches to health and wellbeing
Knowledge in topics that you are interested in like nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental wellbeing
An understanding of mental and physical health and the factors that can affect wellbeing including challenges with mental health.
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support.
A greater ability to manage your time, set boundaries, and care for yourself
Friendship and support within the team or within domestic relationships
Interested? Check out this video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee for the programme?
The fee starts at £995 (this assumes it is entirely online). Payable in advance.
How many delegates on each course?
A minimum of 4 delegates and no more than 10.
Can I have face to face sessions?
This is a group programme, so face-to-face sessions can be arranged at your premises, or other venues at your cost. Please note that there will be additional fees for travel and time. A quote will be available on request after our initial discussion to ensure suitability.
What is the schedule for the day?
The schedule can be arranged to suit your teams. Normally we have:
Session 1 – 9.30-10.30 – comfort break
Session 2 – 11.00-12 noon – break for lunch
Session 3 – 1- 2 pm – comfort break
Session 4 – 2.30-3.30 pm
Is the course interactive?
Yes, there is much content but the course includes breakout rooms with discussions between the delegates to help facilitate learning and knowledge retention.
Will a certificate be issued?
Each delegate will receive a CPD certificate but MUST always be visible on their video and attentive, or the attendee will be disqualified from the course.
Case Study
The purpose of the Champions Course is for the recipient to act as a first “go to” when struggling with mental health. This example is that one of my attendees was able to support a member of her team after the “Champions”programme. A sales executive aged 28 had been experiencing massive stress at work. Deadlines seemed unnmanageable, he was withdrawing from social activities and was late for work. One morning he broke down in tears during a meeting. A colleague noticed and suggested that Mike should speak to the “Mental Health Champion” within the team. Mike was happy to have a chat with Jane who created a safe place for a discussion, and was completely non-judgemental. Jane, through HR and with Mike’s agreement was referred to an independent specilaist for counselling sessions. The early intervention by the “Mental Health Champion” helped Mike access professional help sooner and shows how a bridge for support can help to prevent further deterioration for the individual. Supported by the therapy, Mike was able to return to work.