Let’s bridge the gap between mental health training and the implementation of our skills by actively raising awareness and supporting others in the workplace with our monthly complimentary drop in session with MHFA England instructor Wendy Garrett.
Since June 2024 we have been meeting online each month on the second*Wednesday of each month from 15:00-15:50 GMT to chat about all things mental health and wellbeing. You’ll:
- Be supported and connect with like-minded individuals, Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Ambassadors from various sectors
- Sometimes hear from expert guest speakers sharing their knowledge and tips
- Be able to ask your questions about being a MHFAider or Workplace Wellbeing Champion
We are going to be joined by some extremely inspirational and knowledgeable speakers at these monthly events: (awaiting confirmation on some dates…)
- 10th June – Guest speaker Judith Harris Counselling sharing the information about the affordable counselling services that she offers.
- 8th July – Drop-in support session
- 12th Aug – Guest Speaker Sam Holt, a Cancer support coach from Back To Life Cancer Support will be talking about how to support employees/colleagues with cancer.
- 9th Sept – Guest speaker Caroline Laudren is an Independent Financial Advisor from Consequential Planning Ltd who will be talking about Financial Wellbeing
- 14th Oct – Guest speaker Nicola Charlwood, Holistic HR Consultant. Talking about Mental Health and managing poor productivity in the workkplace.
- 11th Nov – Guest Speaker: Holly Bolt from Nurturing nd and she’ll be talking about making work environments neuroinclusive.
- 16th* Dec – Drop-in support session
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13th Jan – Guest speakers Dan Reid and Mark Taylor from Men Walking and Talking CIC who will share the importance of men talking, the benefits of walking and sharing why they do what they do.
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10th Feb – Drop-in support session
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why should I join the Garrett Learning sessions?
We are all working towards providing relevant workplace support and raising awareness of the importance of proactively looking after our mental health and wellbeing. Why work individually on this, when we can work together.
How much does it cost per person?
£0 – it’s a complimentary service from Garrett Learning to connect like-minded people
When and where do you meet?
The second Wednesday of the month at 15:00-15:50 GMT. We meet virtually on Zoom.
You’ll be sent the details a week prior to the session.
How do I join?
Please register via this zoom link ‘click here’
What’s included? What is the format/structure of the workshop?
Each session will look and feel a bit different. During the 50-minute session we’ll theme each one that may include:
An update on mental health and wellbeing practices
Provide you with new tools to implement
Be joined by a guest speaker/specialist
We’ll sometimes utalise the break-out room function to chat, generate ideas and discuss the monthly topic
There will always be an ‘Ask us anything’ section at the end of the session so you have the chance to ask your specific questions
We’ll cover topics such as alternative well-being approaches, stress and resilience, disabilities, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, national awareness days, benefits of moving your body, menopause, neurodiversity in the workplace, meaningful back-to-work interviews, authorise absence, loneliness, financial pressures and support to name a few!
We’ll also ask for your feedback on what you want your workshops on.
What isn’t covered in the sessions/webinars?
We won’t be discussing sensitive issues or individual organisational problems. The session is about creating ideas and embracing our creativity.
I can’t make the session. Will it be recorded?
Sorry, we won’t be recording the sessions due to the content and conversations that take place
I would love to be a guest speaker, how do I apply?
We would love that too and so would the members! Please send an email to wendy@garrettlearning.co.uk and let us know what you’d like to talk about.
How big is the group size?
This will vary as not every member can attend every meeting. We may on occasion, split the group into smaller breakout rooms.
How can we connect with others?
You can use the Chat function on Zoom and we all hang out in a private group on LinkedIn. Chat, connect, network and share information and best practice.
Please sign up using this link:
We have heard from some fantastic speakers, recordings available – please email Wendy for the link:
Sally Day from Saltoria Marketing ‘ Engaging the team through communication’. Sally also runs a monthly book club.
Stephanie Jane Hemsted-Williams from Stephanie-Jane Home Alignment Specialist, shared tips on how to improve the space where we work, at home and at the company office.
Kate Bennett The-HR-Hero talked about HR and wellbeing and why it’s important to support your team and the consequences of not doing so.
Guy Robin shared his story about working for the police and what life is like now that he’s retired and becoming an author
Jo Gaffney from Styling Life, an Occupational Therapist, helped empower others and increase confidence through what we wear and how we feel.
Rachel Nicholls from RJ Fitness and Coaching encouraged us think about fitness approaches in the workplace and the benefits of adapting them through movement snacks!
Louise Dillon from Armadillo Life will help you have conversations about grief in the workplace. Louise assists businesses in increasing productivity and retention and building a great place to work.
Shirley Lane from Balancing Butterflies spoke about about menopause and mental health
Amy Woodcock from Naturally Growth Health will talk about the benefits of nutrition and caring for our skin
Narinda Sheena – Chronic pain and neurodiversity
Natasha McCann – Admin Expert Online – Brain Dumping activity
Helen Cochrane – Looking after your energy body and a guided meditation
Sarah Snape – Confidently setting you up for the year
Anita Arscott-Brooks – The Art of Bouncing Back
Claire Elston – Neurodiversity in the workplace
