HOW TO BOOK
All commissioned and open courses are available to be delivered online (virtual/digital) across the UK, unless otherwise stated. In-person is possible across central Scotland, or further by negotiation.
OPEN COURSES
Dates scheduled for the regulated FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (SQA Level 5 in Scotland / Ofqual in rest of UK)
1. Choose your date
2. Payment confirms booking
3. Arrangements and resources will be emailed to you
DISCOUNT OFFER*
Book onto an Open Course at least one week before the delivery date, for a £30 discount! Apply the promo code EARLYBIRD30OFF2024 when you BOOK NOW
To tailor any of our commissioned programmes to your business or organisation is a simple 3-step process:
1. Contact us with your enquiry stating preferred options (See Services and Training)
2. Agree programme details and dates
3. Payment confirms booking
I get it.
Our mental health and wellbeing is deteriorating and this is impacting all aspects of life, work and business.
I believe that prevention is better than cure. Do you? If so, these programmes are for you!
"A great experience, which shattered both my expectations and preconceptions. I’m extremely grateful and glad that I was able to participate in this course. Thank you, Joy!"
My portfolio of courses is designed to take into consideration evidence-based frameworks including the ACAS Framework for Positive Mental Health at Work, HSE Talking Stress, and ONS UK Measures of National Wellbeing.
PROGRAMMES
CLARITY FOR LEADERS, SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS, AND WORK-RELATED WELLBEING SKILLS FOR ALL
All courses are delivered online across the UK (remote/digital), unless otherwise stated.
Booking is simple!
1. Contact us with your enquiry
2. Agree dates and programme
3. Payment confirms your booking
"Joy was a fantastic tutor, the course was very insightful and I learnt a lot. Joy made references to her previous jobs in the industry which gave good insight into the reality of mental health today. Very enjoyable course considering the difficult topics covered."
Dates now scheduled for FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, in August and September
DISCOUNT OFFER* Book onto an Open Course before end July for a £30 discount! Apply the promo code EARLYBIRDJULY30 when you book
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SERVICES AND TRAINING
FOR LEADERS
MENTAL HEALTH AND BUSINESS RESILIENCE brings clarity for leaders and directors Integrate mental health guidance frameworks into business processes Compliance to legislative requirements on mental health and stress Create a positive culture for good mental health
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FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE develops skills and confidence for People Managers Supportive conversation skills – what to say and how to respond Balancing stress and workloads Employee mental health action plans
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FOR WORK
MENTAL HEALTH AND WORK Work-related wellbeing skills for all in your organisation Programme of short courses singly or bundled to suit (online/digital) For collaborative and creative teams, effective work practices, champions and peer support
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FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Learn early intervention knowledge and skills, ensuring you know how to respond and support if someone is showing signs of mental health problems, and gain a regulated qualification from this 7 hour course delivered over 1 or 2 days.
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Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (Scotland, in person only)
Mental Health First Aid skills from this 2 day course, can help provide understanding, initial support, and appropriate signposting. Also gives insight to our own wellbeing and health.
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FOR COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
Increase your capacity with the services of an independent project manager, for a few hours a weeks over a defined period of time. This is a cost-effective and impactful method of growing your organisation. Whether your challenge is for a new framework of evaluation or organisational learning, design and development of a new project, or sourcing funding for existing successful programmes
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Good news! It is possible to create an upward spiral of health improvement through all functions and areas of your business, at the most appropriate pace for you.
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The Science of Happiness shows us that we can improve our happiness levels in the short term and the long term. Sometimes it is simple small actions that can start us off on our happiness journey. Create your own happiness plan with Fireflies. Drop us a quick note on our contact form and we'll get right back to you!
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Depression has increased over the past 18 months. It is important to talk to someone you trust about how you feel. Look after your health and wellbeing through self-care, take care of each other.
Read MoreABOUT FIREFLIES
Creating Sparks in Communities in this Blue-Green World
MENTAL HEALTH :: WELLBEING :: CREATIVITY :: NATURE
Fireflies' mission is to support organisations, communities of place and interest, and the individuals within them, to find their spark and generate their own and their community’s health and wellbeing. Our vision is a community where people use their individual and collective light for change.
Joy Mitchell
Trainer / Consultant
Joy Mitchell is Fireflies' main trainer/consultant and founder, working with skilled associates as relevant. A qualified trainer, community development practitioner and project manager, Joy has many years’ experience helping people find their spark.
