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CBT tools for stress & anxiety

1 in 6 people of working age are experiencing clinical levels of anxiety and/or low mood that impacts on their day-to-day life. Learn CBT based practical tools and techniques that can be used to assist people to better manage stress and reduce the impact of anxiety.

One day. For your team. Delivered in-person.

CBT tools for stress & anxiety

 

Course overview: 

An introduction to the cognitive behavioural approach to understanding and addressing excessive stress and anxiety difficulties. Learn practical tools and techniques that can be used to assist people to better manage stress and reduce the impact of anxiety on their day-to-day life and develop resilience in a range of contexts including work-place, support roles and personal life. The course will also provide extensive signposting information about other helpful sources of practical information and resources.

 

Aim(s):

Develop understanding, tools and techniques to manage stress and reduce the impact of anxiety using a cognitive behavioural approach.

 

Objectives:

By the end of the session participants will have had opportunities to:

  • Gain an introduction to cognitive behavioural approaches to understanding and addressing anxiety difficulties
  • Clarify what is meant by stress and anxiety, the differences and possible links and how to use this understanding to assist others
  • Practise using CBT based approaches, techniques and tools that can enable a person to better manage stress and/or reduce excessive anxiety
  • Identify the evidenced based factors and strategies involved in resilience that can be drawn on when supporting individuals in developing their resilience

 

Maximum group size: 14

 

In-person training – we ask you to provide a suitable venue and refreshments.

 

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Your trainer(s)

Suzanne Pearson

Suzanne Pearson is a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist and a Registered Mental Health Nurse. She also has a PGCE in Adult Education. Suzanne has extensive and ongoing experience of supporting individuals to develop their resilience and well-being, and in supporting those recovering from mental and emotional distress.

 

She has worked in the NHS and voluntary sector as a therapist, mental health practitioner and service manager. Currently she provides a low cost in-person and online CBT therapy service for adults. Suzanne has been a longstanding volunteer with a peer led self-help group for people who self-harm, and she has also volunteered for a national out of hours crisis service.

 

She continues to be involved with various local mental health related charities as an advisor. She is an experienced independent mental health and social care trainer including being a qualified instructor for the Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) courses.

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What people say

"Good refresher but also new information and resources. Nice group size, knowledgeable trainer, mix of slides, discussion and very relaxed. Nice room, good refreshments, timing of course also good. Suzanne was a great trainer."

Care Coordinator, Missing Link, June 2024

"Trainer was very knowledgeable, experienced, understood the specific work we do and how CBT would work within our field. Reflecting on our experiences and how to use the tools. Looking at different thinking styles."

Course participant, November 2023

"Opportunities to learn and explore techniques, better grasp of the key issues and principles of CBT giving me confidence to use them correctly and appropriately. Definitely recommend this course!"

Support Worker, One25, September 2021

"Really enjoyed the format, felt involved and listened to. Examples to use with service users, discussion to address thoughts and challenges."

Course participant, February 2025

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