CAST: Learning Solutions

25/02/2025

https://mentalhealthlearning.co.uk/courses/the-ask-workshop/

Su***de Prevention: The Assessing Su***de in Kids (ASK) workshop is for professionals working with children & young people age 5-14 years old

17/09/2024

Now that I have your attention…. I will be running a workshop (online so you can access it from anywhere in the world) to learn how to spot signs, assess risk, & talk to children (4-14) about su***de. It’s called the ASK Workshop & it’s over 2 half days 24 & 25 October.
It’s an amazing, international approach which was first developed in Canada & I’m one of only 10 people in the UK licenced to deliver it. This means these courses are rare events.
I do have a few subsidised places, but due to licences, resources, & the need to run it with 2 other trainers (2 extra wages!) this one is not free.
Use the link in bio to book, dm, or email me.

27/08/2024

Today I am back in my office, rested after a lovely break, & ready to take forward my new training offer - The ASK Workshop.
If you haven't heard of it, it grew out of a myriad of common questions asked by people in other su***de prevention & intervention training & workshops. What was missing, & what they needed, was information & guidance for helpers working with children (4-14) at risk of thoughts of su***de &/or su***de behaviours.
The ASK Workshop began in North America, & I was privileged to undertake my training to deliver this workshop with a group of First Nations women, who I learned so much from.
If you want to find out more, or simply wish to book a place on the course running on 24 & 25 October (Online using Zoom) you can message me, email me, or click on this link:

2 DAY EVENT - Children are not small adults. So why use approaches designed for adults to help a child?

21/06/2023

today. Talking about the importance of talking! Thanks to Keri for asking me, & all the DSLs who came along for their engagement (& for laughing at my jokes!) ***deprevention

02/05/2023

Short trip to for training with a cheeky little exec suite thank you

12/04/2023

Really excited - prepping to deliver training again, in collaboration with Grassroots this month. The last time I delivered this ***de training was in Feb 2020….. just before all the nonsense began. I’ll be running another course in July, so if you work in the voluntary sector, are part of a charity group, or a volunteer in North Yorkshire please reach out for more information.

08/11/2022

Fantastic MHFAider training delivered on behalf of CAST to The Yorkshire Chair by associate trainer Andy Flockton this week. We are so proud to be the leading MHFA training provider within the Kirklees Apprenticeships For All programme - our 13th course delivery for them across the district 🎉🎉🎉
Well done everyone at TYC & The Pride Gym.

BIG THANK YOU to Andy Flockton from on delivering a 2 day Mental Health first aid course to TYC staff and our neighbours at . We are all proud MHFA!

We believe it is our duty of care to be educated on all aspects of mental health given our profession & have the tools to be able to recognise and act for those in need!

24/10/2022

Today it feels like I’m saying goodbye to an old friend… I’ve been delivering for 6 years. have released our redeveloped ® training so this is the last time I’m delivering this older version. It’s a bit like throwing away an old cardigan I’ve worn to threads - I love it, but it just doesn’t fit any more!

11/10/2022

You guys were great 🙌🏻 Posted • Over the last 2 days, NCS Core Team Lauren and Ashley have completed their Mental Health First Aid Training. Our trainer Katie was absolutely fantastic at delivering the training and was really engaging throughout the course!

Thank you for having us!

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22/09/2022

This week has been amazing - the last 2 days have been particularly fabulous with a great bunch of people. I learned a lot - some beautiful questions, interactions, honesty & sharing. I was feeling depleted & questioning my direction but I’m back on track, personally & professionally. Thank you, “you’re amazing” & “you’re fabulous” Simon Claire Danielle Mandy Poppy Qudsia Heidi Gary et al I LOVE MY JOB!

01/09/2022

Imagine I’ve got ONE MINUTE to tell you about something related to mental health or mental ill health - what would you ask about….??? Comments below please……
(For a new project….thank you)

07/07/2022

Quite a place to train in….