Steve Marshall  

Business Journalist 

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"Just completed this very instructive and insightful course that is underpinned by strong academic competence and personal experience of the presenter. Presented with a clear passion for the subject matter and empathy for those with mental health issues. A lot of knowledge and information packed into this but the interactive course structure, with breakout group sessions and ability to ask questions along the way, kept me engaged and interested. A real eye-opener on the origins and risk factors related to mental health. Highly relevant and recommended."

Anna Hutchings 

Gordons School

Associate Assistant Head 

Director of Character Education & Student Leadership

Head of PSHE

International Coordinator 

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"A very thought-provoking and empowering 2 day workshop. Some sensitive issues were tackled and discussed in a tasteful manner and the support from the facilitators and the peers in our group, made the experience both meaningful and enlightening. I feel I have more confidence to speak to students about mental health and have the tools to help me should I need to support a child in need."

Nicholas Turk 

Community Support, Army Welfare Service

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"Thanks again for the excellent 2 days course. I have already spoken with teachers at one of the boarding schools about support to students during the forthcoming exams.” 

Anonymous 

Teacher

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"Since completing the excellent and informative MHFA course, I now have the confidence in my ability to support those suffering from mental health issues, without trying to fix or solve things for them. This helps to empower the young person and increase their resilience." 

Cassandra Venn 

Manager – Calcot Services for Children

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”This will help me support my team and in turn we can support young people with mental health and support them well”   

Sarah Pitt

Community Safety Officer - Education and Training

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”Information packed 2 days, I feel confident in my ability to support young people who are struggling with their mental health – whether it being an empathetic ear to signposting them to the appropriate agencies! 

Thank You.”

Anonymous

Therapist

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”Fantastic course, very well presented and easy to understand with a wealth of education and lots to take away.”   

Anonymous 

Teacher

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"The two day course provided me with the knowledge and skills to recognise and support those suffering from mental health issues. It will potentially make a big difference to my personal and professional life. The resources provided are excellent and informative."   

Julie Neil

Childcare Manager

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"Absolutely enlightening two days of training, wonderful trainers, wonderful group! Highly recommend this training to everyone, thank you!!"

Vikki Parry Valeron 

Office Manager & Parent

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"Engaging training on difficult topics delivered safely by knowledgeable and inspiring leaders."

Anonymous

Teacher

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”Heartfelt comments and understanding due to personal experience. Slides were not complicated and the group activities were not over stressful and were relevant to the topic matter. No one was made to fell awkward with the content and when explaining personal experiences. Refreshing , enlightening and motivational experience. Enjoyed the 'Hope' theme throughout! ”   

Ken McWilliam

Director - Pharmagraph

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“ The Mental Health awareness session from Cedar Tree was insightful and very well received. It helped increase awareness of mental health issues themselves and the support available to help address them. "

Pete O'Shea 

Project Manager Grappleganguk

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“Can't thank Cedar Tree and Graham enough for two days of knowledge, so much I didn't know and the practical application was hugely useful. 

I feel so much better for having this knowledge in the hope that I never have to use it, but reassured that the training has been undertaken.

Having worked a 22 year Corporate Career in a large company, I couldn't encourage enough for all workplaces and youth intervention projects to have trained staff. I hope the day comes when everywhere has a MHFA as they do a First Aider.

Thanks again"

Anonymous 

Teacher

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"The course was full of very useful information. I found discussion around self harm very helpful as this is something we deal with a lot. The course gave me more confidence about speaking with our students and since attending the students have benefited from a better quality of advise and support. "   

Anonymous

Teacher

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”Empathetic, clear, precise and knowledgeable without going over board. Heartfelt comments and understanding due to personal experience was very powerful. Nicely paced and excellent presentation techniques both physically and verbally. Openness of body language and language of choice was poignant. It was not rushed and everyone was included. Fabulous!”