MHFA Wales Instructor Training Reviews

I enjoyed the balance between individual, paired and small group tasks. I thought that co-delivering a part of the training was very useful and utilised many skills (co-operation, supporting one another, relationships, active listening to name but some). There was good opportunity to discuss and begin to reflect. Very useful training ( I was self-funding) and overall, a great week. Looking forward to co-delivering the first 2 courses.

An informative, encouraging course that provides plenty of guidance - and expertise, in the form of the instructors - and, crucially, enables participants to put this learning into practice. Gwen and Rhys could not have been better instructors and I am really grateful for our time with them, and I know that the rest of the group are, too. Undertaking the instructor training was a welcome opportunity to revisit my initial MHFA training content from a year ago as well as to learn about how to relay this knowledge to others. I would definitely recommend this course and am most grateful for having been able to complete it; I will also really appreciate the handbook and teaching guide going forward, too, which are helpful, comprehensive and accessible resources. Thank you very much, MHFA Cymru - and special thanks once again to Gwen and Rhys, who I hope are now enjoying a well-deserved break this bank holiday weekend! With thanks and very best wishes, Katherine Dr Katherine Fender K.A.Fender@swansea.ac.uk

Thank you very much, I am looking forward to running my first training session.

This is possibly the best training I have been on in many, many years. I have come away feeling confident that I can pass on my knowledge to my colleagues across Cardiff Met University. The group and trainers were all very encouraging and willing to share ideas. Good balance of group work and sharing good practice. I would highly recommend this training. Thank you again to Gwen and Rhys for an excellent, enjoyable and informative week of training.

This was an excellent course, great resources and fabulous presenters who were both knowledgeable and fun. I learned so much in 5 days. I hope that I do you guys justice when I begin delivering!

Fantastic course, the instructors were amazing.

Thank you to both Swansea University and MHFA training Wales for this opportunity. This was one of those weeks of training which you walk away from feeling upbeat and ready to use the skills learned.

The course was fantastic and everyone was really engaged. The group gelled really well and everyone felt comfortable enough to share and discuss alternative ways of thinking. I believe every person on this course got something out of it and will be successful as trainers moving forward.

I have really enjoyed all aspects of this course. There was a great balance between self-guided study, participation and webinar learning. Hearing Andrew Dunmore and Lisa from Barod speak was also inspiring. Promoting good mental health awareness and destigmatisation is a passion of mine and I can't wait to get out there, to confidently carry on the work that Gwen, Rhys and MHFA Wales are doing. Thanks so much. My head is bursting with possibilities!

Very experienced trainers who knew what they were talking about , loved the whole training and would definatly recomend to other organisations