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Green Shadow

Online Live Course

Integrating Exercise Therapy
for Mental Health
1 and 2 day courses

Dive deep into the neurobiological and psychological aspects linking exercise and mental health. Learn to tailor exercise prescriptions, behaviour change & motivational strategies, integrate diverse modalities, and stay at the forefront of evidence-based practices. Take part in a one day or two day course from a global leader in the field.  The course is highly interactive - bring your own case studies to get solutions to these.

Ideal for physiotherapists, allied health professionals or exercise professionals who want to get equipped with the evidence and strategies of working with people who have poor mental health.  

"The online course delivered by Brendon provided much value & diversity than I expected.  It equipped me to support with people with their mental health health than other introduction course like MHFA training. The course also went into great depth and application of the evidence."  

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Course

Overview

Instructor: Dr Brendon Stubbs
Time commitment: 1 or 2 day courses
Delivery method: Online
Maximum Participation: 10
         Pricing: GBP 169.00 pp. for 1 day course& GBP 299.00 pp. for 2 day course
Course Completion Benefits: Access to comprehensive slide deck for each session covered + Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate

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Our 2-Day Courses

  • 1-Day Course

    Online course

    Introductory Course to Exercise and Mental Health

    Ended

    169 British pounds
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  • 2-Day Course

    Online course

    Integrating Targeted Exercise Therapy for Mental Health

    Ended

    149 British pounds
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Indicative Timetable

For the online classes we follow a timetable similar to the one below. If you choose to host an in-person training for your team I am happy to jump on a call with you and discuss a timetable together that suits your needs and interests the best. 

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Course

Content

Session 1

Introduction to Mental Health in the Exercise Context

  • Understanding the Connection

  • Recognising the Impact

  • Importance of Inclusivity

Session 3

Evidence for Exercise and Depression

  • Explaining Condition and Symptoms

  • Exercise Rational and evidence

  • Case studies / examples

Session 5

Evidence for Exercise and Anxiety  & Stress Disorders

  • Explaining Condition and Symptoms

  • Exercise Rational and evidence

  • Case studies / examples

Session 2

Foundations of Mental Health Awareness

  • Breaking Stigmas

  • Recognising Signs & Symptoms

  • Effective Communication

Session 4

Evidence for Exercise and Serious Mental Illnesses

  • Explaining Condition and Symptoms

  • Exercise Rational and evidence

  • Case studies / examples

Session 6

When Exercise is Not Suitable for Mental Health

  • Underpinning of Sustainable Exercise

  • High Risk Groups

  • Exercise Addiction

Session 7

Motivation & Behaviour Change

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  • Psychology of Motivation

  • Goal Setting for Mental Health

  • Designing realistic and achievable goals

  • Positive Reinforcement Techniques

  • Case studies & Program Design

Session 9

Handling Crisis and Working with The Wider Team

  • Crisis Intervention skills.

  • Exercise Professionals within the Multidisciplinary Team

  • Knowing When to Refer

  • Developing a Referral Network

Session 8

The Broader Role of Lifestyle Psychiatry

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  • Concepts & Role of Lifestyle Psychiatry in Mental Health Promotion

  • Evidence & Implimentation for Nutrition, Sleep, Mindfulness & Mind Body Interventions

Session 10

Measure What Matters​

  • Importance of Robust Measurement

  • Outcome Measures

  • Maximise Effectiveness

  • Case studies 

Learning

Objectives

By the conclusion of this two-day course, participants will:

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  • Understand the intricate relationship between physical activity and mental health, recognising the impact of exercise on well-being

  • Identify common mental health conditions, understand stigma, and foster an inclusive environment within the fitness community

  • Be equipped with the latest science on the benefits for exercise for mental health, including mechanisms across mood disorders, anxiety/stress related conditions and serious illness

  • Develop tailored exercise programs to individual needs accounting for mental health

  • Understand when and for who, exercise may be problematic

  • Apply motivational strategies and behaviour change theories to enhance adherence to exercise programs

  • Integrate broader lifestyle psychiatry principles into practice to improve mental health recovery

  • Recognise crisis situations, employ basic intervention skills, and know when to refer clients to mental health professionals

  • Design and measure exercise programs that make a difference & apply in practice

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