Mental Health Training in Wigan
Specifically designed for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector.
Courses, Workshops & Events
Suicide Awareness Training
ONLINE : SELF GUIDED
30 minute training aimed at helping people feel more equipped and confident talking to someone who is having thoughts of suicide.
Trauma & Resilience Level 2
ONLINE : SELF GUIDED
2 hour course on trauma, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, neuroscience trauma research, building resilience and supporting healing through Trauma Informed Practice.
RSPH Healthy Minds Manchester
ONLINE: : SELF GUIDED
A new 1 hour online course to understand; the difference between mental health and poor mental health, the things we can do to help us cope with negative thoughts and feelings and the benefits of talking about and sharing our thoughts and feelings with someone we trust.
Connect 5: 3 Session Course
Dates: Multiple
A 3 session evidence-based training programme that gives participants the skills and confidence to have conversations around mental health.
SP-OT : Guided Online Course
Date: 27th August 2025
Time: 9:30am - 11am
Understand the prevalence and impact of suicide, explore the language and challenges, recognise the ‘signs’ that may indicate thoughts of suicide.
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Lived Experience Mentoring
Supporting learners to develop an understanding of a mentoring role and use their own experience to provide helpful strategies for others whilst acknowledging that each experience is unique.
Additionally, learning to provide information, advice, signposting and support networks and helping those that support to develop assertiveness skills to aid in getting the help they need.
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SafeTalk
Date: 3rd February 2026
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Family Hub Hindley
Become a recognised “Suicide Alert Helper” on this half day workshop, which provides all resources, and certification.
SPEAK : In-person Course
Date: 21st October 2025
Time: 9:30am - 1pm
Location: Wigan Library
Consider the attitudes, myths, and stigma around suicide how to encourage open, safe and sensitive conversation about suicide and to support a safety plan.
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Counselling Skills
Date: 23rd January 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
An introduction to basic counselling skills training for anyone who wants to build their skills in working with people and improve their professional and personal relations.
This course will cover active listening, empathy, and asking open-ended questions; self-reflection and personal development, giving you the opportunity to reflect on your own values, beliefs, and how they influence interactions with others; the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines and boundaries; exploring appropriate times and situations to use basic counselling skills and when to signpost for further support
ASIST: 2 day in person course
Dates: 9th & 10th September 2025
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Higher Folds Community Centre
Learn how to provide suicide first aid interventions and reduce the immediate risk of suicide in this two day skills building workshop
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ASK : 2 Day Guided Online Course
Date: 6th & 7th November 2025
Time: 9am - 1.30pm
Suicide prevention workshop for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old, complements learning in ASIST.
Group Dynamics
Date: 20th February 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
For people who want to build their group facilitation skills, this course covers how groups form, engage, and resist; how to create an environment that emphasises the needs of the group as well as those of the individuals within it; how to support groups to maintain focus, cohesion, and effectiveness; how to coordinate group discussions and manage differing personalities; common challenges and interventions to manage them; managing difficult behaviour within groups and how to foster inclusivity.