Why choose Red Umbrella for your line manager training?

We provide two management training courses, both of which offer a safe learning environment, by providing pastoral care for safeguarding. Mental health awareness is extremely important to us, and whilst we encourage participation during our courses, we won’t ever pressurise any of our delegates to participate, should they feel uncomfortable.

Following the lockdown over the last 12 months, we understand and recognise the increased sensitivity around mental health, which is why we want to help.

90-minute MHFA workshop

Our workshop is bespoke, and is designed for managers and team leaders to bring awareness to mental health in their teams.

During the workshop, open participation and discussions will be encouraged, and it will end with a Q&A session. A minimum of 8 delegates is needed for this workshop, and there are no maximum numbers.

The learning objectives of this MHFA course is:

  • To develop an understanding of what mental health is, including the risk and protective factors
  • To be able to recognise the signs of poor mental health
  • To have the ability to have conversations with any members of staff who are struggling with their mental health
  • To develop your non-judgemental listening skills

The structure of the course is:

  • Looking at the culture around mental health, specifically barriers and stigma
  • Legislation and regulations
  • Learning how to hold regular conversations
  • How to create a support plan
  • Signposting
  • Q&A

Management Mental Health Awareness training course (4 hours)

Not only does our four-hour course raise awareness of mental health; it also aims to increase participants’ understanding of common mental health conditions. This course illustrates simple techniques by using tools, which will help leaders to take proactive steps in tackling and support colleagues who are struggling with their mental health.

Our four-hour MHFA training course will consist of a mixture of presentations, discussions, and group workshop activities. We need a minimum of 8 delegates to run the course, and a maximum of 25, to ensure everyone can get as much out of it as possible.

The learning objectives of this MHFA course is:

  • To develop an understanding of what mental health is, including the risk and protective factors
  • To have an understanding of the issues that relate to people’s mental health
  • To understand how to spot and identify the early warning signs and symptoms of poor mental health
  • To have the ability to interact effectively with those who may be experiencing mental health issues, or emotional distress
  • To develop your non-judgemental listening skills

The structure of the course is:

  • Practical tools, tips and listening skills
  • Looking at the culture around mental health, specifically barriers and stigma
  • Legislation and regulations
  • Learning how to hold regular conversations
    How to create a support plan
  • Understanding the structure of appropriate contact during sickness absence due to mental health
  • Gaining knowledge and understanding of the returning to work protocol, and effective planning regarding mental health and wellbeing issues
  • Learning how to promote positive wellbeing
  • Signposting
  • Q&A