i-act
"It can be difficult to know what to do, how to help someone. i-act is very intuitive, the course gives some real practical guidance and tools to be effective in supporting yourself and others."
What is i-act?
i-act workplace mental health and wellbeing provides evidence-based training accredited by the Royal Collage of Psychiatrists.
It has been devised with a strong focus on understanding and managing common mental health issues in the workplace, such as stress, anxiety and depression. It follows a preventative model of wellbeing management with practical tools and guidance.
It is especially good if you are looking for training that is more tailored to the workplace, or making assessments of working practices as part of a wellbeing strategy and drive for workplace culture change.
I - improve wellbeing
A - advocate and access help and support
C - connect and communicate
T - take tools and advice
Courses
i-act - employees and frontline workers course
"I found the mixture of content - polls, facts, figures, and videos - very engaging and I felt the content was really insightful and helpful, especially with the change we are facing today. I think it will be incredibly valuable."
Summary
Internationally accredited* training for employees and frontline workers looking
to better understand and upskill in evidence-based best practice for workplace
mental wellbeing.
Become more knowledgeable and confident about:
how to improve personal workplace wellbeing and resilience - for yourself and other collegues.
how to support your colleagues who may experience mental health or wellbeing issues in the workplace.
(*Accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.)
Who - employees and frontline (max 14 participants)
Delivery - online or face to face
Duration - 6 hours
Content
Interactive session with practical examples and activities:
Expert guidance and tips on techniques and Q&A.
Includes 156-page evidence-based course manual, toolkit and resource pack for each participant.
Manual includes over 45 tools to support colleagues and personal wellbeing, over 95 organisations to find support, and over 200 pieces of reputable evidence, researched by leading mental health experts.
Activities consider personal boundaries, confidentiality within the workplace, use of language, conversation starters, and wellbeing.
Best practice guidelines on the importance of not self-diagnosing or making assumptions about others, and effectively taking steps towards recovery.
Includes self-coaching and personal wellbeing assessment tools, tools for connecting, a guide to safe conversations, personal wellbeing plan templates (as recommended by HSE) and how to take action when in crisis.
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Better understand mental health and wellbeing and recognise the signs of poor mental health.
Understand positive wellbeing, tackle stigma and build resilience for yourself and colleagues.
Understand how to connect with colleagues who may need support.
Be clearer about personal boundaries, workplace confidentiality, and how to set up a safe wellbeing conversation.
Know how to signpost and support seeking professional help.
Understand the importance of self-care.
i-act - leaders and managers course
"It's helped increase my confidence in starting a conversation to help someone - coaching and listening skills are a key. The factual information provided also sharpened my approach to dealing with issues that arise with my employees."
Summary
Internationally accredited* training for managers and leaders looking to better understand and upskill in evidence-based best practice for workplace mental wellbeing.
Become more knowledgeable and confident about:
how to appropriately promote wellbeing and effectively manage mental health challenges in your organisation.
how to improve and manage workplace wellbeing and resilience - for yourself and your team.
how to support your employees who may experience mental health or wellbeing issues in the workplace.
(*Accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.)
Who - leaders and managers (max 14 participants)
Delivery - online or face to face
Duration - 6 hours
Content
Interactive session with practical examples and activities - video and role play practice of approach and language.
Expert guidance and advice on techniques and Q&A.
Includes 168-page evidence-based course manual, toolkit and resource pack for each manager.
Manual includes over 50 tools to support managers, over 95 organisations for referral, and over 225 pieces of reputable evidence, researched by leading mental health experts.
Activities consider professional boundaries, confidentiality, language, conversation starters, HSE management standards and personal wellbeing.
Best practice guidelines on the importance of not diagnosing or making assumptions, and effectively managing next steps.
How to respond in a mental crisis following the Level of Concern tool.
An "IACTED" evaluation tool to assess your interventions.
Includes coaching tools, tools for connecting, wellbeing assessment tools, a guide to save conversations, personal wellbeing plan templates (as recommended by HSE) and a level of concern tool.
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Built confidence in how to talk safely about workplace mental health issues with your team.
Better understand mental health and wellbeing and recognise the signs of poor mental health.
Know how to promote positive wellbeing for all, tackle stigma and build resilience for yourself and colleagues.
Understand how to connect with colleagues who may need support.
Be clearer about boundaries, confidentiality, legal responsibilities, and how to set up a safe wellbeing conversation.
Know how to signpost and support seeking professional help.
Understand the importance of self-care.
Enquire about i-act courses
Please email us victoria@mindsthatwork.com or use the form below to send an enquiry.