Work life balance is a phrase originally used at a time when an increasing number of employees were part of the paid workforce, whilst also taking on the majority of the work in the family home. Now the term is used to describe the proportion of time and energy we dedicate to work life and home life. It is linked to our wellbeing and mental health.
This comprehensive course covers what is work life balance and tips to improve your wellbeing through re-balancing work life and demands at home. It considers what work/life balance is, the impact of imbalance in raising stress levels, setting boundaries, delegation, ways to enhance your wellbeing and steps you can take in work to find the balance.
If this course raises any issues for you it would be helpful to discuss please book a wellbeing coaching session, via the website and one of our coaches will give you an opportunity to explore creating greater balance in your life.
To access the self-study course please book a space and the link will be sent to you.
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| 1 | 30 November 2022 | 09:00 - 09:30 | Online Learning | Map |
The session will aim to build a better understanding of what self-harm is, why people turn towards self-harm behaviours and what signs and indicators there are for self-harm behaviours.
The course will also help you to develop understanding around helping to support someone who is self-harming and best practice response.
The key aim is to build confidence, reduce stigma and create a better response to individuals who self-harm.
The trainer has requested that attendees have their cameras on during the session to ensure attendance and help with engagement.
The session will be interactive – with lots of opportunities for discussion.
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| 1 | 07 February 2023 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Online Learning | Map |
This blended half day course is designed specifically for online delivery to smaller groups of participants. It covers what self-harm is, and why people might hurt themselves, as well as providing space to think about what a helpful response to someone who has hurt themselves might be. It has a strong emphasis on bringing the voices of people who use self-harm to the virtual room, and provides space and time for reflection. This course has been developed to either stand alone or complement others in a series of events, and utilises a range of tools to offer a participative online training experience.
Worksheets, handouts and copies of the presentation will be available to complement learning.
Our expertise: Self-Injury Support has 30 years’ experience in delivering high quality self-harm education to a wide variety of settings and participants. Our approach is participative and reflective, and is focussed on bringing the voice of people who use self-harm into the room, building empathy and confidence for supporters.
The standard charge for this course is £47.50. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
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| 1 | 16 February 2023 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Webinar: Zoom | Map |
Bitesize session exploring working with Self Neglect hosted by the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board
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| 1 | 20 March 2023 | 13:00 - 13:45 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
This is an online course for line managers that provides a practical guide to reasonable adjustments. Line managers are often the first person that an employee will discuss their requirements with and the content of this course will help you to feel confident in offering practical and sensitive support to employees.
To access the course click here.
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| 1 | 29 March 2023 | 09:00 - 09:30 | Online Learning | Map |
Bitesize session exploring working with Self Neglect hosted by the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board
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| 1 | 17 May 2023 | 10:00 - 10:45 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
Bitesize session exploring working with Self Neglect hosted by the South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board
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| 1 | 04 July 2023 | 15:00 - 15:45 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
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This practice-based course looks in depth at an issue that is commonly encountered by mental health practitioners and social workers and which has no easy answers. It gives an opportunity to review the relevance of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act, the Care Act 2014 and the involvement of environmental health, and to discuss local issues.
Please note: there will be a 15 min break AM + PM and at least a 50 min lunch break.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
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| 1 | 11 July 2023 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |
South Glos Council Employees: if you don't already have a Zoom licence, follow the steps in this form.
This blended half day course is designed specifically for online delivery to smaller groups of participants. It covers what self-harm is, and why people might hurt themselves, as well as providing space to think about what a helpful response to someone who has hurt themselves might be. It has a strong emphasis on bringing the voices of people who use self-harm to the virtual room, and provides space and time for reflection. This course has been developed to either stand alone or complement others in a series of events, and utilises a range of tools to offer a participative online training experience.
Worksheets, handouts and copies of the presentation will be available to complement learning.
Our expertise: Self-Injury Support has 30 years’ experience in delivering high quality self-harm education to a wide variety of settings and participants. Our approach is participative and reflective, and is focussed on bringing the voice of people who use self-harm into the room, building empathy and confidence for supporters.
The standard charge for this course is £49. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
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| 1 | 27 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar: Zoom | Map |
In this course, we'll look at the nature of change and how it affects individuals. It will help you recognise the impact of change and show you how to equip yourself to cope in an ever changing environment.
We'll look at changes within the council and what you may be experiencing as a result of change.
This course is also useful for line managers to help better understand how a team may be feeling and for employees to become aware of the different reactions to change that people have and the support the council offers you.
This is a self-study course that you can follow in your own time.
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| 1 | 30 September 2023 | 09:00 - 09:30 | Online Learning | Map |