Pam Armitage has worked in mental health services since 1995 and adressed stress, mental health and well being issues through a range of training programmes and projects developed and delivered in workplaces and the wider community.

She has a BSC (Hons) Psychology and is a fully qualified and registered Social Worker, working in Adult Mental Health. She is a qualified Integrative Counsellor with experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT). She also has the Diploma in Stress Management and is a member of the International Stress Management Association. She has been approved by Mental Health First Aid England to deliver Mental Health First Aid courses since 2010. She has also been a member of MHFA England's National Training Team since 2014 which involves delivering the MHFA Instructor Training Programme to train new MHFA instructors and being a mentor to instructors in their first year of delivery. She is an associate for MHFA England's Client Experience Team, working with businesses to deliver MHFA to their employees and line managers.

Pam has worked with the public sector, voluntary organisations and private businesses to deliver stress programmes, mental health awareness training and mental health first aid. This has included training other professionals/ volunteers to address stress and mental health issues with their client groups as well as directly delivering courses to employees in workplaces and the general public in community settings.

Pam has a real committment and enthusiasm for enhancing the emotional health and well being of people within workplaces and the community. This, along with her extensive practical experience and evidence-based knowledge, is reflected in her work and the feedback she has received from the people she has worked with.

Testimonials

I have worked with Pam to deliver 4 MHFA courses to our staff and volunteers at DePaul UK. Participants have enjoyed Pam's style of delivery and the numerous examples she brings from her experience in mental health social work. I have found Pam to be an excellent co-facilitator, committed to running a professional course, easy to communicate with, adaptable to last minute changes and very able to meet the diverse needs of the groups we have trained. Outcomes for participants have included increased confidence, new strategies for helping people, a good grounding in mental health knowledge, gaining useful resources and feeling motivated again'

(Mental health resource worker, voluntary sector)

Pam’s delivery style is excellent. Her knowledge of the topic area is wonderful and Pam’s experience of working in the field of mental health is a great advantage when delivering courses. She has a good sense of humour and always makes participants feel at ease. Overall, Pam is a delight to work with.

(Health Development Specialist, NHS)

The work Pam delivered was designed and delivered in a professional and well resourced manner.
Her work was very well received by all the staff who attended and staff managers felt the sessions were of great benefit to their teams. The sessions were designed around our specific requests and adapted to meet the needs of the individual participants. Resources were excellent with a combination of information, relaxation tools and CD. Staff have continued to use these both in and outside of work.

(Health Promotion Advisor, Probation Service)

Participant Feedback

'Found the course helpful and fun', 'Good tips that can use while at work', 'It was nice to have time out of work pressures to focus on my wellbeing', 'Excellent booklet and CD', 'Enjoyed exercise on relaxing. Calm atmosphere'

(Participants from workplace stress courses)

'Excellent day - very good trainer', ' I have gained insight and valuable knowledge on depression and anxiety', 'New techniques and resources will enhance my practice'

(Participants from anxiety & depression courses)

'I enjoyed the training - fun, informative & Pam was great. Thank you', 'I feel much better equipped to support others in their stress issues either in a group or individual setting', 'I really enjoyed the training. It was really informative both professionally & personally. The trainer was excellent - she was really clued up & approachable,' ' Briiliiant course - there are not many training courses where you actually feel it hasn't been a waste of time'

(Participants from training the trainer stress managment courses)

'Thoroughly enjoyed the course. It has increased my knowledge, understanding and confidence',' Brilliant course - well presented', 'Very knowledgeable trainer', ' Will be useful in working life as well as personal life', 'Delivered in a non-judgemental, non-threatening way, easy to follow- good use of teaching techniques', 'I have come away with some great ideas and a renewed interest'.

(Participants from Mental Health First Aid Courses)

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