Workshops

Catalyst East Anglia offers a range of workshops relating to professional and personal development which are available to individuals, businesses and organisations.
If you would like a workshop or course designed to suit your own organisation’s requirements please contact Beckie and she will be happy to discuss your needs with you. If you already have training sessions or packages designed, Beckie is happy to be approached to deliver these for you at your venue.

“1 in 6 of us right now... I don’t believe it!”

(Mental Health Awareness – An Introduction)

This course will be of benefit to anyone who would like to have a basic understanding of mental health issues.

At the end of this half-day workshop you will be able to:

Explain why it is important to be aware of mental health issues
Define “mental health” and “mental health problems”
Understand the mental health continuum
List common signs and symptoms
Describe protective and risk factors
Identify what a “mental health crisis” might be
Provide examples of how to ask someone about self-harm and suicide
Be aware of professional help available

To find out more about the Mental Health First Aid 2-day course also offered “click here”

Understanding self-harm

This course will be of benefit to anyone who would like to increase their understanding of issues relating to self-harm, particularly those working in education, health, social, voluntary and youth services.

At the end of this 1-day workshop you will be able to:

Understand the self-harm/self-nurture continuum
Identify common motives and myths surrounding self-harm
List some helpful and unhelpful short and long term responses
List alternative ways of coping other than self harm
Be aware of professional help available
Recognise your own needs and ways to look after yourself when working with people who self-harm

Finding Your Voice in the Workplace (an alternative to “assertiveness”!)

This will be of benefit to anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and confidence.

At the end of this 1-day workshop you will be able to:

Recognise the different styles of interacting in the workplace
Identify the situations at work which you find difficult
Reflect on the reasons why you find these situations uncomfortable
List strategies to help you develop a more confident communication style
Choose to practice strategies for assertive verbal and non-verbal behaviour

Although this course relates mainly to the workplace, many of the issues and strategies will be transferrable to other areas of your life.

Letting go of the inner critic and judge

This will be of benefit to anyone wanting to increase their self-awareness who can recognise they are self-critical and unkind to themselves.

At the end of this full-day workshop you will be able to:

Identify the self-critical inner dialogue you have with yourself
Explain the situations where this is most problematic
Notice the critical and judging messages you received in the past
Explain what a “reciprocal role” is
Recognise distorted thinking styles which maintain the messages
Choose to practice strategies to develop a more self-nurturing voice

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"1 in 6 of us right now I don't believe it!"
Understanding Self-harm
Finding your voice in the workplace
Letting go of the inner critic and judge
Mind the gap

All of the workshops are interactive and involve some pair and group discussion and activities.

Need help now?

Contact: Your GP or nearest A &E department, NHS Direct 0845 4647, Samaritans 24hrs 365 days a year 08457 909090 jo@samaritans.org

“Beckie is an excellent all round trainer who makes learning interesting and fun. She has a wonderful ability to be engaging, calm and empathic. I fully recommend her as a trainer”. Caroline Hounsell, Psychotherapist and Trainer, MHFA England National Training Teams.

Coming soon!

Please also contact if you are interested in the workshops below.

“You are just not being reasonable!”

This half day introductory workshop will provide an overview of the disability aspects of the Equality Act (2010), (which has now replaced the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005) and your duties as an employer/manager/employee. Content and learning outcomes can be tailored to your organisation.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy – a taster workshop

A half-day workshop providing an overview of the principles of Cognitive Analytic Therapy and how they can empower you to make changes in the relationships you have with others and with yourself.

Mind the Gap

This workshop will be of benefit to anyone who feels they need to take a step back and reflect on how they are looking after themselves, physically and emotionally. It will help people to identify steps they can take to feel healthier and happier in everyday life.

Incorporating the NEF’s 5 ways to wellbeing derived from the Foresight Report into Mental Capacity and Wellbeing (2008) www.neweconomics.org .

At the end of this one day workshop you will be able to:

Identify how you are already including elements of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing into your everyday life and how you could incorporate them more
Appreciate the effect sleep, diet, alcohol consumption and exercise has on the way you feel and decide on one area for improvement
Illustrate your present life balance and specify an area for change
Understand why it is important to be able to ask for help and map out your current internal and external support systems
Recognise how distorted thinking styles may be holding you back
Record 5 goals to work towards after the workshop

All of the workshops are interactive and involve some pair and group discussion and activities.

Cost: The cost for workshop places are competitively priced and dependent on the duration, how many places are booked and whether the venue and catering are provided. Concessionary rates are also available for voluntary and charitable organisations and for individuals on low income.

Please contact: for more information, to discuss rates, to arrange a workshop, and for details of future workshop dates “click here”