The BMC is running a Mental Health & the Outdoors Training Weekend on the 12th and 13th November at Plas Y Brenin in North Wales. People can sign up for one or both days and can choose from different morning and afternoon sessions. Each day will give 1 point towards CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association.

The workshops available during the weekend are:

• Anxiety and management strategies in the outdoors with Dr Rebecca Ranstead

• An introduction to mental health first aid with Dr Samantha McElligott

• Mental health services and social prescribing with Graeme Hill

• Case study looking at Climbing Alongside Mental Health with Black Dog Outdoors

• Psychology of injuries with Dr Rebecca Ranstead

• Mental health first aid refresher (not certified) with Dr Samantha McElligott

• Safe caring with Nick Colton

DOWNLOAD: The Full Weekend Programme

DOWNLOAD: Further Workshop Information

Lunch, cake, teas and coffees will be included on the day.

You will need to arrange your own accomodation in the area.

Prices

The cost of the event is:

• 1-day BMC member = £70
• 1-day full price = £110
• 2-day member = £130
• 2-day full price = £160

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