The Garrett Learning newsletter. A mental health and wellbeing update to find out what has been happening, what’s coming up and what’s new!
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Inside this month’s issue:
- Stress Awareness Month
- Mental Health Awareness dates for your diary
- Want a speaker for Mental Health Awareness week? I’m your wellbeing Wendy
What’s been happening?
WE DID IT! We have trained over 1000 people in mental health skills! This makes me incredibly happy that we have people with the knowledge and skills to support others within the community.
We often find that when we run this course there is a common theme, people talk about stress more often than about their mental health. Stress isn’t a mental health condition, however, experiencing stress over long periods of time can affect our mental health.
Common signs of stress can manifest in a number of ways, whether it be physical effects on the body, emotional or behavioural, such as:
- Feeling fatigued
- Experiencing headaches
- Stomach/gut problems
- Feeling irritable
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleeping more or sleeping less than usual
- Changes to eating habits
To minimise the feeling of stress and to improve our wellbeing, the NHS have created the Five Ways to Wellbeing (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/) which include tips to:
- Connect with others; Ask for help, share your problems, get another perspective
- Introduce some daily activities; Changing your scenery can really help to give you some head space. Try and get out into nature
- Learn new skills; How about trying a new time management method such as Pomodoro ( https://pomofocus.io/ ) or identify what is in your stress container
- Give to others; This will help you to connect to others. Perhaps thank someone who has helped you recently or take some downtime and enjoy a cuppa with a friend or family member
- Pay attention to the present moment; Just taking 60 seconds to focus on your breathing can help reduce stress. I have started yoga, it is only when the instructor asks you to ‘relax your facial muscles’ you realise how much tension we hold in our bodies.
Do you want to help others reduce stress and improve their wellbeing? We regularly run open MHFA England programmes
(https://mhfaengland.org/public-profile/?id=53e0d92a-9711-e811-8127-e0071b664191)
If you’re thinking about implementing MHFAiders into your organisation, you can download the Garrett Learning guide. (https://www.garrettlearning.co.uk/2024/08/19/download-your-guide-to-implement-mental-health-first-aiders-into-your-business/)
MHFA England recommend that 1 in 10 people are trained in mental health skills. The benefits for upskilling your team members to become MHFAiders is:
- Increased knowledge and skills
- Improved communication and empathy
- Reduced stigma and increased awareness
- Personal growth and development
- Early intervention and prevention
- Help prevent someone from hurting themselves
The benefits for your business:
- Creating Supportive Environments
- Creates an inclusive environment
- Improves team morale, productivity, and retention
- Increased Awareness and Understanding
- It will empower individuals to take control of their mental health and seek the support they need
We run open and private cohorts, we can deliver online or in person or a blended mix. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements – wendy@garrettlearning.co.uk
What’s coming up?
Let’s spring into action with these upcoming mental health awareness dates, please find some useful links to offer further information.
Join us and the other Workplace Wellbeing Champions on Monday 7th April where Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions come together. We offer guidance and support as you continue your great work. This month we will be joined by guest speaker Amy Woodcock ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-woodcock-a946a493/_ from Naturally Grown Health ( www.naturallygrownhealth.co.uk) to talk about ‘foods to fuel and energise your working day’.
Come and join the community , we welcome you to try us for a month for free, like the group? Then it’s just £20 per month forever. https://www.garrettlearning.co.uk/services/workplace-well-being-champion/
To try for free, please drop me an email at wendy@garrettlearning.co.uk
Other dates for your diary:
- Laugh at Work Week (April 1—7th, 2025) which leads into:
- Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992!
- 22nd April is Earth day
- Monday 12th to Sunday 18th May 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Week. Book me as your speaker. Arrange a call to discuss your ideas: Zoom Scheduler
We can run a power hour or lunch and learn session (£190) on:
- Mental health awareness
- Stress management
- Building your resilience
- Wellbeing in the workplace
- Create a session to meet your wellbeing needs.
If you don’t have the budget and still want to do something for the workplace, join me for a ‘how to have a conversation about mental health’ session on Monday 12th May at 16:00-16:45 – bring your cuppa and let’s chat! Register here. Feel free to share this link with anyone who may be interested.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3901133666?pwd=RnN2N1hRR3NUT0FwcUlzUFVPd29wUT09&omn=83873729064
What’s new?
Imagine taking a break from today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Take some time to enjoy nature and reduce the feeling of stress, overwhelm and burnout. Use a retreat to recharge and reconnect with your business and passion and decide on where to progress and develop. There are many benefits to taking time away from your daily routine and getting creative in a new environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other business owners, learn from the workshop sessions and each other and return refreshed with a new perspective.
Find out more here: www.garrettlearning.co.uk/work-retreat
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at Wharton Park for ‘𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆’. We’ll think differently with Wendy’s Wonderful Workshops, bang some drums, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and end our day with a pamper session! £195 per person.
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 & 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at Studley Castle for two days/one night at the 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁. We’ll enjoy all the spa facilities including a 30-minute massage, three-course dinner, own ensuite room, buffet breakfast and some great workshops to get us thinking and doing! £425 per person.
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at Studley Castle for three days/two nights at the 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, you’ll get the workshops, breakfasts, dinners, 60-minute massage, your own room, the ultimate time to rest, reflect and reset! £675 per person.
Secure your place with a £100 non-refundable deposit. Monthly payment plans available. Please visit www.garrettlearning.co.uk/work-retreat for more details. Feel free to email wendy@garrettlearning.co.uk or call 07859 878 599 with any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Find out more here: www.garrettlearning.co.uk/work-retreat
Want some help?
Garrett Learning creates welcoming, memorable, and learner-focused learning experiences to reach individual and business goals. Book a discovery call with us to see how Garrett Learning ( www.garrettlearning.co.uk ) can help:
- Lunch and learn workshops
- Leadership and development sessions
- MHFA England Programmes Open courses
- Bespoke training
- 1:1 mentoring
- The Work and Wellbeing Retreat
Book a chat with Wendy here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/garrettlearning/1-1-cuppa-and-chat
We (Wendy and her growing team!) are here for you when you need us. We are here to hear you! We are kind in nature and open to hearing everyone’s point of view. Our training and overall learning experiences are built to ensure you feel comfortable and can be yourself.
If you want to discuss your future plans, I’d love to hear them! Get in touch!
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