300 Wellbeing courses in Midsomer Norton

Learn simple breathing and vocal techniques to reduce stress and anxiety in the body, boost the immune system, and build connections for general wellbeing. We play with sound, rhythm and improvisation, learn close vocal harmony arrangements of different genres, and have loads of fun! Come and enjoy the incredible benefits singing in a group has on mental and physical health, and be part of this wonderful growing community. Everyone is welcome!

This half-day course provides an introduction to promote mental health awareness in the workplace for all employees. Group activities are designed to encourage and empower individuals to prioritise their mental wellbeing and recognise signs of mental ill health in both themselves and others. The session emphasises the importance of mental wellbeing conversations, self-care and how to access further support.

Closed groups of 6 to 18 learners per session. Learn how to engage in meaningful conversations about workplace wellbeing with the supports designed to enhance your skills as an effective leader. Empowering leaders and managers to support mental wellbeing in the workplace. This comprehensive course is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to support themselves and their team’s wellbeing.

These two weeks of intensive training consolidate and expand upon what you’ve learnt in Part 1 of the Human Givens Diploma -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Length: 2 x 5 days (9.00am – 6.30pm) * Tutors: Dr Gareth Hughes, Jo Baker * Suitable for: See below * Location: Our Part 2 courses are held in Bristol * Qualification: HG.Dip. / HG.Dip.P. (Trainee) > I can’t speak highly enough of Part 2. It had all the elements to make it > challenging, stretching, stimulating and, above all, thoroughly practical > > PSYCHOTHERAPIST Part 2 of the 3-part Human Givens Diploma course consists of ten days of highly-focused and enjoyable work, plus home study and skills practice. The two separate weeks are held approximately a month apart and include the observation of therapy sessions carried out by HG tutors with real patients. The profound teaching style and practical approach is highly stimulating and generates much extra-curricular thought and discussion. During the two weeks you will have plenty of opportunity to expand upon and consolidate the knowledge and skills you have obtained on the shorter courses that make up Part 1 [https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/your-diploma-journey/part-1/] of the Diploma. There are many practical group and one-to-one exercises during which you will learn how to subtly combine what you’ve learnt into powerful therapy sessions that will enable your clients to move on in their lives, and a 2-hour written examination. The psychological knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills gained on the course are also highly relevant and easily transferable to other fields such as parenting, education, business coaching and back-to-work programmes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DATES Part 2 courses are held in Bristol. [https://www.humangivens.com/venues/bristol/] 2024 COURSE NO. HG96 Week 1:  29th January – 2nd February 2024 – 4 places available Week 2:  4th – 8th March 2024 COURSE NO. HG97 Week 1: 20th – 24th May 2024 Week 2: 24th – 28th June 2024 COURSE NO. HG98 Week 1: 14th – 18th October 2024 Week 2: 18th – 22nd November 2024 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE:  Engineers’ House, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3NB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? The HG Diploma is primarily designed for anyone already working in mental health, education or social services, but because all aspects of the course are presented in clear, jargon-free language anyone interested in the subjects covered, or wishing to embark on a career in counselling or psychotherapy for the first time, can benefit from attending. Before attending the first Part 2 [https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/your-diploma-journey/part-2/] week, you need to have completed all 16 x Part 1 required courses [https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/your-diploma-journey/part-1/#part1], have read the required items on the Reading List [https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/reading-list/] and studied the Diploma Manual in depth. NB If you started working towards the HG Diploma before January 2019, you may well have completed some of our previous free-choice Part 1 courses, don’t worry these will still count towards your Part 1 – please call the office to discuss. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET YOUR TUTORS DR GARETH HUGHES Gareth is an HG psychotherapist, researcher, nationally recognised expert on university mental health and wellbeing and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/gareth-hughes/] JO BAKER For many years Jo worked as a therapist within the Psychological Wellbeing department at the University of Derby, where she dealt with an extensive and varied caseload… Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/jo-baker/]

We develop tailored courses that cater to your organisation's specific workplace wellbeing goals. If you can't find what you're searching for, don't hesitate to contact us. Many of the services and courses we currently offer were developed as solutions to a client's specific requirements. Since 2019,

Well-being isn't just a 'nice to have' - it should be a core part of your employee strategy.

Wellbeing singing workshop, day choir, learn harmony singing in a group, reduce stress and boost energy.

This intensive week of skills practice, feedback and ongoing assessment is the final stage before becoming a fully-qualified human givens practitioner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Dates: Mon 6th – Fri 10th Feb 2023 Mon 26th – Fri 30th June 2023 * Length: 5 days (9.00am – 5.30pm) * Tutors: Dr Gareth Hughes, Jo Baker, Rosalind Townsend, Carol Harper * Open to: Graduates of Part 2 of the Human Givens Diploma * Qualification: Human Givens Practitioner Level Diploma (HG.Dip.P.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This week far exceeded my expectations – I can’t wait to get back and apply > what I’ve learnt > > JOHN BUCHANBERGER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 3 is the Human Givens Practitioner Qualification; the pre-requisite to becoming a fully qualified human givens therapist, eligible for inclusion on the HGI’s Professional Register (which is independently accredited in the UK by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care). Throughout the week, students practise and demonstrate a broad range of practical therapeutic skills under close supervision and rigorous on-going assessment by the two tutors and experienced facilitators. Students who have already successfully graduated from the course enthuse about how useful and enriching it is.     Between Part 2 and Part 3 of the Diploma students are expected to carry out extensive therapeutic practice, with a minimum of 10 different people, under ongoing supervision. For more information, please read the following downloads. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE DATES All Part 3 weeks are held at Engineers’ House in Bristol [https://www.humangivens.com/venues/bristol/] WINTER 2023 – CODE WK14 Mon 6th–Fri 10th February 2023 – FULL SUMMER 2023 – CODE WK15 Mon 26th–Fri 30th June 2023 – Full, with waiting list AUTUMN 2023 – CODE WK16 Mon 20th–Fri 24th November 2023 – Waiting list, please contact the office -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO APPLY: To attend Part 3, your supervisor must be happy that you have gained enough therapeutic experience and are ready to progress with this part of the Diploma.  As there are only 12 places on each Part 3, we recommend you contact us as soon as possible to let us know which course you and your supervisor think you will be most likely to attend. Your name will then be added to the list for that course (for more information on this stage of the Diploma, see: Working towards Part 3). Please contact Fiona Heffernan if you have any questions about the course, or are ready to put your name down for a place on one. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET YOUR TUTORS CAROL HARPER Carol has 30 years’ experience in private practice, her holistic outlook and curiosity has influenced her professional development… Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/carol-harper/] DR GARETH HUGHES Gareth is an HG psychotherapist, researcher, nationally recognised expert on university mental health and wellbeing and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/gareth-hughes/] JO BAKER For many years Jo worked as a therapist within the Psychological Wellbeing department at the University of Derby, where she dealt with an extensive and varied caseload… Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/jo-baker/] ROSALIND TOWNSEND Ros Townsend is an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor with busy practices in SW England, where she combines private therapy work with referrals from Occupational Health and the NHS. Read more [https://www.humangivens.com/person/rosalind-townsend/]

HOW DANCING CAN IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH Move your body to your favourite tunes – it’s the ultimate feel-good exercise and has some surprising effects on both the body and mind Music and dance have been fundamental parts of the human experience for thousands of years. No matter what your favourite tune may be, music can have a huge effect on your wellbeing – Charles Darwin even thought that our ability to make and understand rhythmic beats worked as an early form of communication. Whether or not we still share messages through music, we all know that it can change our mood and studies have shown [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0007] that we share a natural sense of rhythm (no matter how much you might protest). Dance is therefore a natural outlet, and one which can do a lot to make us feel good. Club Azucar offers corporate dance packages for the workplace in order for your organisation (Companies, Institutions & Schools)  not only function at its best, but to be happy and healthy in life. These are the expected benefits for the individual employee which have been also confirmed by the participants: * Physical Health: Salsa/Zumba or any Latin Dance Classes improves mobility, coordination / motor skills and fitness level.while being a low-impact exercise which includes people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels * Mental Health: Dancing requires full concentration  so for one hour away from their desk ,participants will experience reduced stress levels, , feel refreshed and more alert and able to concentrate better following the lesson * Music in combination with physical exercise has an uplifting effect through the release of endorphins and dopamine in the body & brain * Learning a new skill is proven to train your brain, contribute to prevention of dementia and  give the confidence to face new tasks and challenges in other areas of work and life * The patience and encouragement of the teachers has furthered this new confidence and sense of achievement and contributed to participants’ belief in themselves and their ability to take themselves out of their “comfort zones” and take on new challenges * Getting to know each other in a social rather than work context and learning a new skill together, dancing and laughing together, gives participants a sense of belonging and furthers team building Do you want more proof? Get involved and hire us!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Booking Terms & Conditions 1. The above prices are only for Greater London  2. Fees are non refundable 3. Courses are subject to availability from both parties  4. Train, plane. petrol, or any sort of transport fares are to be refunded.  5. Cancellation must be before 24 hours every class

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) are vital to helping boost employee wellbeing as we adjust to a completely changed workplace environment.