Mental Health Skills for Managers
Confident conversations. Practical tools. Real support.
🔹 Who This Is For
Team leaders, supervisors, and managers who want to build confidence supporting staff through mental health challenges. Whether you're in retail, construction, care, or corporate—this course meets you where you are.
🔹 What You’ll Learn
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How to spot early signs of mental health struggles in your team
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How to start supportive, stigma-free conversations
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How to respond with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries
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How to use practical tools like the ALGEE framework and emotional literacy scripts
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How to create a psychologically safe workplace culture
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What to do when someone is in crisis—and what not to do
🔹 Course Format
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Duration: Full day (6.5 hours including breaks)
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Facilitator: Jamie Challenger – trainer, poet, and mental health advocate
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Delivery: In-person (South Yorkshire & surrounding areas) or online
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Certificate of Completion provided
🔹 What Makes This Different
This isn’t corporate fluff. It’s real, raw, and rooted in experience. Jamie blends practical tools with creative approaches—spoken word, visual aids, and honest conversation. You’ll leave with more than policies. You’ll leave with confidence, clarity, and a toolkit that works.
🔹 Course Breakdown
Morning Session:
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Mental health spectrum and workplace impact
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Spotting signs and understanding triggers
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Conversation starters and active listening
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Roleplay: “What would you say?”
Afternoon Session:
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ALGEE framework and practical support tools
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Boundaries, burnout, and manager self-care
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Creating a culture of psychological safety
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Action planning and reflection
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Optional closing poem or spoken word piece
🔹 Bonus Resources
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Printable “1 Minute Hope” cards for staff
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Conversation scripts and check-in templates
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Emotional literacy tools for team meetings
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Follow-up support or bespoke team sessions available
Cost
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£95 per person (inclusive)
Private/In-Company bookings available.
If you need immediate support
If you are in urgent need of support please contact the emergency services. If you need someone to speak with before attending one of our sessions please call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258 for dedicated text support. A new NHS service is also available and details can be found at NHS crisis support including children in England this service can be accessed using the 111 NHS number and selecting the mental health option.