Introduction to Building Resilience
Course Summary
Course Code: MFO1A05Y24
Start Date: Monday 02 December 2024
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 10:00 for 02:30 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
A 2-week live online course in the ACL Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme identifying characteristics of self-resilience, the benefits of practicing resilience in day to day interactions, introducing strategies and tools to develop self-resilience. The course offers group learning facilitated by two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health and is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents' wellbeing. To be eligible to enrol you must reside or work in Essex. No more than one course in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme to be taken per week in order to apply learning in daily life before further courses are undertaken. You will need a current laptop/PC with webcam, microphone, internet connection and be able to access websites.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must reside or work within Essex.
This course is for those wishing to develop their self-resilience.
What can I expect to learn?
You will gain an understanding of what is self-resilience, explore the meaning and importance of resilience and gain some strategies for dealing with challenges.
How will I learn?
This course is online with two tutors who have professional and lived experience of
mental health. The course will be taught in one class per week for two weeks, by
tutor presentations, group discussion, group and individual activities, with learning
supported by online resources.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutors will give feedback as appropriate in a short course to help you gauge your progress and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own development.
Will I have to do any work at home?
You will be encouraged to practice techniques in everyday life between sessions, to help develop personal strategies to build resilience.
What will I need to provide?
A laptop or PC with audio and webcam and current operating system, internet connection with Google Chrome browser software. A notepad and pen for notetaking.
What is the cost of this course?
There is no charge for this course.
Are there any other costs?
None
What can I do next?
ACL offers other online courses in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme in
a range of subjects providing techniques for self help to improve mental wellbeing
in a supportive learning environment. Your tutors will be pleased to discuss
activities or courses that might assist your further development.
For details of courses please see website: https://aclessex.com/mental-wellbeing
If you are supporting a child or young person with their wellbeing we have family learning to support your role as a parent, carer, guardian and grandparent. All our latest FREE courses can be found on our website: https://aclessex.com/community-family-learning-online/ or Facebook page: ACL Community and Family Learning.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
For general enquiries regarding the Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme, contact juliet.gill@essex.gov.uk