Natalie Hunt Training for Educators

School and Educators Courses Available with Natalie Hunt

It is widely acknowledged that school staff are dealing with more mental health related issues than ever before. In the UK, half of mental ill health starts before the age of 15 and 75% develops before the age of 24 (ONS 2018). But if we can build positive relationships with young people and intervene at the earliest signs of mental ill health, we CAN make a difference.

A whole school approach is the most effective way to destigmatise mental health and show support for young people. The following courses offer practical ways to support a young person and the skills to use early intervention with confidence.

Half day ‘Mental Health Aware’ course:

A 3 hour introductory session on young people’s mental health, covering:

• Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis

• Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues

• Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences

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One day ‘Champions’ course:

A one day session on young people’s mental health, covering:

• An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people

• Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support

• Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness

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Two day ‘First Aid’ course:

A comprehensive two day First Aid course on young people’s mental health, covering:

• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues

• Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress

• Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate

For more information visit Mental Health First Aid England
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Workshops for Volunteers and Young People Available from Natalie Hunt Training

Bespoke Training (full day/half day/twilight- as required)

Topics include:
• When does worrying become Anxiety?
• Stress Management
• Depression or low mood?
• Understanding Self Harm
• Typical teenager or early signs of mental ill health?
• Self care and wellbeing for staff

Mental health and Wellbeing for Young People

• Ages 5-11
Workshop series ‘Looking After Our Mental Health’ – understanding the difference between physical and mental health, the signs of good and poor mental health, developing coping strategies and how to build resilience.

• Ages 11 -18
Age specific workshops and presentations on topics such as stress management, worrying/Anxiety, low mood & Depression, online safety and healthy screen use, mental fitness and body image.

Relationships and Sex Education for Young People

As a member of the Esteem Acet network, I offer fun and interactive RSE workshops, giving young people the opportunity to explore the following topics

• Puberty
• Positive relationships and friendships
• Risk of unhealthy relationships and understanding consent
• Self Esteem
• Sexual health – STI’s and HIV/AIDS
• Conception and contraception
• Parenthood
• Media’s distortion of sex (including pornography)
• Sexting, online behaviour and the law

"All children deserve the opportunity to flourish and fulfil their potential. I believe this is best achieved by promoting their self esteem, wellbeing and resilience.

A child who has good self esteem is more likely to be a confident, independent and emotionally intelligent adult."

Natalie Hunt