September 2022
Safeguarding Young People from Computer Games and Gambling Harm Training
1 September: 1pm to 2.30pm
We know that Computer games are incredibly popular with our young people. You probably are not surprised to learn that 93% of all young people aged 11-16 regularly play computer games in the UK. However, recent studies have suggested that Loot boxes within these games are a form of gambling and that a staggering 40% of Young People will open loot boxes when gaming! Worryingly, research has gone onto discover that Loot Boxes are potentially harmful with The House of Lords stating that young people who open loot boxes are ten times more likely to be problem gamblers when they are older...
During this workshop you will learn many modern forms of gambling that young people take part in, including Skins Betting, Mystery Boxes, Forex Trading, Pop Slots, Freemium games and Slot streaming. You will learn about their safeguarding issues and how to protect young people from further harm.
We will also look at what help and support is available for young people and adults that have problems with gambling or that are affected by another person’s gambling problem. This also includes details of our new support worker service, the 6-10 project which is tailor made to help and support people with gambling concerns.
Mental health for managers / supervisors
5 September: 9:30am to midday
This mental health awareness for managers and supervisors raises awareness of mental health and it explains different working practices that line managers can use to offer support to colleagues. It also provides simple and effective tools that can be used on a daily basis to enhance both their own and their employee's mental health. It will also give you the confidence in how to approach the conversation and what you can do to support.
Financial wellbeing information session
7 September: midday to 1pm
Employees are invited to an information session with Rhian Hughes and Lawrence Davies from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) who will be sharing what money and pension help and support is available for us all.
Ask and act group 2
8 September: 10am to 12:30pm
A half day course to increase confidence and understanding of early identification, making a targeted enquiry and knowing referral pathways. This is a mandatory course for anyone working in a front facing role.
Aims and objectives:
- recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
- demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
- understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway
Suicide awareness
12 September: 9:30am to midday
This course provides participants with the tools to understand suicide and self-harm, understand the risk factors of what will make people vulnerable to suicide or self-harm, discuss how to effectively respond to suicidal ideation and self-harm and how to offer support and alternative coping strategies as well as creating safety plans.
Financial wellbeing information session
14 September: 1pm to 2pm
Employees are invited to an information session with Rhian Hughes and Lawrence Davies from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) who will be sharing what money and pension help and support is available for us all.
Women and gambling-related harm
15 September: 2pm to 4pm
Less than 1% women affected by gambling-related harm reach out for support. Women tell us this is because of stigma, shame and fear of statutory services involvement. Increase your knowledge, skills and confidence to discuss and support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. Ensuring women get the right support at the right time. Information, advice and ongoing support about how to identify gambling harms, the services that are available, and how to make a referral.
Developing greater emotional intelligence
16 September: 10am to midday
Emotional Intelligence is extremely important to have in both your personal and work lives. It can be defined as “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships empathetically.” People with a high degree of emotional intelligence are able to connect with people in a positive way. By having control over their own emotions and understanding and empathising with others they are highly effective communicators and influencers. Whether you are a Leader, Manager or a Team Member the development of emotional intelligence is now central to becoming a highly effective individual.
This highly practical and insightful programme will help participants to identify simple but effective actions that will increase their emotional intelligence.
Bereavement and loss awareness
19 September: 9:30am to midday
This course aims to give a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief. This awareness can then inform how to respond and support bereaved people, whether they are colleagues, clients, customers or friends and family. It will reflect on the grieving process and gain an understanding of current models that help us all understand grief and bereavement, becoming aware of the impact of loss on families, the skills which will improve how we communicate with bereaved people and develop an awareness of support and how and when to refer individuals for further support, including an understanding of the boundaries.
Wellness action planning for employees
26 September: 9:30am to midday
A wellness action plan is a personalised, practical tool which can be use by all – whether an employee has a health problem or not. It will help identify what keeps someone well, both inside and outside of work, what causes someone to become unwell, and how to address a health problem, particularly in relation to mental health at work.
It also opens up a dialogue with managers and/or supervisors, in order for everyone to better understand the employees’ needs and experiences and ultimately better support their health, which in turn leads to greater productivity, better performance and increased job satisfaction. A wellness action plan can help employees to develop approaches to support their mental wellbeing, leading to a reduced likelihood of problems such as work-related stress.
Ask and act group 2
27 September: 1:30pm to 4pm
A half day course to; increase confidence and understanding of early identification, making a targeted enquiry and knowing referral pathways. This is a mandatory course for anyone working in a front facing role.
Aims and objectives:
- recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
- demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
- understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway