Practical Mental Health Skills for Outdoor Leaders

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+00:00

Askham & District Community Centre, Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PL | Penrith

Leading in Nature
Publisher/HostLeading in Nature
Practical Mental Health Skills for Outdoor Leaders
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As an outdoor professional, you know that supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of the people you lead is essential. This CPD course gives you the vital knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage situations where clients experience emotional distress, anxiety, fear and panic. You’ll gain:
⭐ The ability to monitor for signs of distress, prevent escalation, and support clients who experience emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or panic during an activity.
⭐ A clear understanding of the brain and nervous system's stress response, and why it varies from person to person.
⭐ The confidence to use a range of quick, non-intrusive techniques to calm distressed participants, adapted for use in a dynamic outdoor environment.
⭐ Two digital handouts: the full course slide deck and a signposting guide for sources of professional help.
Participants consistently praise this specialised training as engaging, practical, and clear.
This course confers 1 CPD credit for members of the MTA, AMI, and BAIML (Core). All outdoor leaders are welcome!
Brought to you in collaboration with Stuart Smith, BAIML rep for the Lakes/North West region, and Tracks&Dales, a community interest group based between the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales that people struggling with their mental health by taking them into rural environments to engage in activities that foster team building, confidence, self-esteem, and improved communication
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