Mental Health Peer-Support Programme

About this course

At its core, Cycle Against Suicide’s Mental Health Peer-Support is about people helping people. Using Active Listening techniques, our Peer-Support training is centred around a structured and supportive conversation in a confidential, safe and non-judgmental environment.

Companies that prioritize mental health peer-support training witness a notable improvement in employee engagement. By proactively addressing stress and distress, organisations can, ultimately, safeguard their most valuable assets – their people.

Designed specifically for the Workplace environment, our evidence-based Workplace Mental Health Peer-Support training equips employees with the skills to support their fellow colleagues facing stress and distress, bridging the gap between individual and organisation.

• Create a compassionate network within the workplace, where trained employees are attuned to subtle shifts in their colleague’s wellbeing. This heightened awareness fosters a culture of genuine care and concern.
• Enhance communication and problem-solving skills, with participants learning active listening and problem-solving techniques, enabling them to offer empathetic understanding and help without judgement. This not only aids in early intervention but also cultivates an environment where individuals feel heard and valued.
• Reinforce resilience, where employees are armed with the tools to support their colleagues will navigate their own challenges with greater ease. The reciprocal nature of mental health peer-support training fosters a positive feed-back loop, reinforcing a culture where everyone in invested in each other’s success and wellbeing.

What participants learn?

The Cycle Against Suicide Workplace Mental Health Peer-Support Programme trains personnel within companies to provide support through Active Listening, enabling them to have a structured but supportive conversation in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Training covers:

• The effects of stress and mental health concerns on individuals
• Identifying potential distress levels in individuals using a structured schedule
• The techniques of Active Listening
• Mentoring individuals to adopt effective coping strategies
• Structured techniques for effectively managing individuals experiencing distress
• The more complex symptoms that may require professional intervention
• Encouraging individuals to seek assistance from healthcare professionals, as needed

Through Peer-Support organisations can empower employees to be advocates for each other’s mental health, creating a workplace that not only survives but thrives.

 Testimonial – from a recipient of a Workplace Peer-supporter
For three years, I struggled with my mental health. Earlier this year, I got to my lowest point, I didn’t know who I was anymore. I couldn’t talk to friends or family. I got so used to being unhappy, it felt normal. So, I decided to speak to Liz, (our) Workplace Buddy. Liz just listened and she told me what I already knew I had to do. I will never forget Liz’s support during, what was probably, the worst time of my life. Liz, (our) Workplace Buddy is a Lady that Listens! Anonymous

Testimonial – from a Community Peer-Supporter offering support in his local club:
I’ve being meaning to email you for awhile to thank you. The training I did with you, I can safely say saved a life. The role play we did came into play but this time in real life. The course gave me the tools and the courage to ask the questions that needed to be asked and to get the help to the person in need. I’ve just qualified as a mental health peer support worker and your training was by far the best delivered course I’ve attended. Anonymous

Training Details:
Training Workplace Mental Health Peer-Support
Delivery Live Online via Zoom
Time 9.30am – 5pm
CPD 13.5 hours 
Cost Free of charge

Contact:
For all queries or for more information, please email us directly at:
training@cycleagainstsuicide.com