I was so pleased I chose this course

I read through about 20 different SMHL training programmes the reason I was attracted to this was because it was local to Wakefield and with it being a face to face programme I felt that it was more personal. I was so pleased I chose this course the trainers have fantastic knowledge and experience with mental health both in a school and out of school. The support we have been given has been amazing. I would definitely recommend this course.

This course has been the best course I have been on in over 20 years of teaching

This course has been the best course I have been on in over 20 years of teaching. The relaxed style of learning needs to be the way forward for all training. The environment contributed to this and the ‘treasures’ in the room at Nostell Priory! I feel like I am a better person and I feel more able to help others by signposting them to where they can get help or support. I met wonderful people in the group – the trainers and the other participants who all shared their passion and enthusiasm for wellbeing, which is so important and inspirational for us all thankyou SHS!

Sarah has attended today and produced her 3-hour input in her usual first class manner

Sarah has attended today and produced her 3-hour input in her usual first class manner that she normally does for West Yorkshire Police Crime Training. The feedback I have received from some of the learners is that the input is the best that they have ever seen. Sarah, your passion, commitment, enthusiasm, is a pleasure to see and work alongside. Thank you Sarah.

J Moore, West Yorkshire Police Crime Training

Sarah, can I thank you for such inspirational and enthusiastic training

Sarah, can I thank you for such inspirational and enthusiastic training. It was so refreshing for someone to have empathy and understanding… Thank you.

Deborah Buxton, Barnardo’s Bradford Children’s Services Manager

I feel positive and happy

I enjoyed the full morning. I feel positive and happy. Your approach was/is amazing Sarah, you are a genuine and positive person and you brought that out in us all too. Thank you.

Team Away Day Participant Feedback

Practical, Relevant, and Reassuring

Sarah delivered the course with exceptional sensitivity and thoroughness. She created a supportive and reassuring learning environment where there was ample time for questions, reflection, and discussion. Throughout the session, she helped remove any anxieties or uncertainties about what to say or how to respond in challenging situations, making the content feel accessible and manageable.She ensured that the tools and techniques we learned were practical, usable, and relevant to our roles. The resources she provided were extensive and thoughtfully chosen, all tailored to the local area, which really strengthened my confidence in knowing where to signpost and who to contact during times of crisis. Overall, Sarah made the training highly informative, engaging, and genuinely empowering.

I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah and this course to others

Sarah was welcoming and very knowledgeable, she put us all at immediate ease and was extremely approachable. The pace and content was well timed and Sarah used various tools to suit all different styles of learning to ensure that we understood the content. Sarah was mindful to ensure we were all comfortable and we were able to check in should we needed to during the course if we felt that he content was triggering.The setting was extremely welcoming and relaxing and I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah and this course to others. I was in a position where I had to use some of the strategies taught to my by Sarah only two days after I completed the course and I felt very confident in my abilities to help the young person in question.