Community Training Sessions: Managing Mental Wellness

Community Training Project

Subsidised training open to all - Including youth leaders, home carers, group coordinators, retail workers, volunteers and anyone supporting others in the community.

Two subjects available in this series:

• Mental Wellness
• Useful Signing & Communication Skills

Courses are separate events on eventbrite — but attendees are welcome (and encouraged) to book both.

Overview

This Mental Wellness course offers a clear, practical introduction to some of the most common mental health conditions and how they affect day-to-day life.

Using a mix of guided discussion, short film clips and interactive exercises, we explore mental health in an accessible, supportive way — focusing on understanding, communication and real-world coping strategies.

The session looks at conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia, helping participants understand what these experiences can look like, how treatment works, and how behaviour and emotional changes can be managed with care and compassion.

This is a safe space to ask questions, including about specific real-life situations. The aim is not diagnosis, but confidence — helping people feel better equipped to support themselves, their families, colleagues and communities.

All participants receive a comprehensive information pack and further learning guide to support ongoing learning after the session.

The course is delivered by Chris of Simply Training, a highly regarded specialist who delivers over 220 sessions a year to professional care organisations across mental health, learning disability and behavioural support settings.

What You’ll Learn

• Identifying common mental health conditions at a community level
• How mental health treatments work (medication and therapy)
• Understanding behaviour, emotional variation and resilience
• Practical approaches to care, nurture and support

Dates & Times

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

• 13:00–15:30 — Face to face (Henstridge)
• 18:00–20:00 — Online via Zoom - see other event listing on eventbrite

Practical Information (applies to all courses)

Cost:
Face to face (daytime): £15
Online (evening via Zoom): £8

• Venue (face to face):
  The Honesty Jar Fundraising Office,
  Grassroots Garden Centre, Henstridge, BA8 0SA
  (Access via the Honesty Jar shop or level access from the garden car park)
• Refreshments: Basic refreshments provided
• Booking: Advance booking required — numbers are limited
• Sponsorship: Full sponsorship available for those on a low income — please message to enquire