“The training has been useful as it has normalised the issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing that we may be affected by in our training and teaching careers… The session was among the best few we have had since beginning training. It feels very relevant right now.”

Melanie

“A lot of good resources and strategies; coping is possible, manageable and achieved through perseverance and resilience… Thank you for providing this training and reassurance for us all.”

Jake Wilson

“It has given some very practical help towards how we work respectfully and professional with parents.”

Kathryn Baker

“Really useful strategies…and learning a level of stress is good…lots of different strategies we can use to manage…really interactive and helpful”

Laura Van Lier

“It was fantastic to have a fresh perspective on wellbeing and mental health from Gillian, this provided some great practical strategies which can be taken back to practice and included in my own teaching…. the session was great, please keep this up – it’s great to hear a refreshing perspective on teacher wellbeing.”

Craig Bowhill

“Self-care is important; this training has given me hope and techniques to help with this challenging journey. Thank you for this training, I NEEDED to hear your thoughts. I have a new outlook on teaching and managing my emotions.”

Bernie

“This training was useful regarding understanding stress ‘stress buckets’, and how these vary in size regarding resilience. Also interesting to consider burn out and what to do when feeling overwhelmed.”

Eleanor Paris

“I have learnt… how important mental health is for everybody. How to recognise the signs and deal with them appropriately… Thank you Gillian, you are lovely.”

Bethany Henson

“Interesting to learn about wellbeing and looking after yourself and where you can go to for support. Your mental health will affect the children you work with… thank you.”

Mark Stevenson

“I really enjoyed these session… I learnt that it is okay to take time for myself regardless of what anyone else may say… thank you for sharing your knowledge and for helping me to reassure myself on my self-worth, self-love and self-care.”

Courtney Hojan

“I really enjoy Gill’s wellbeing sessions. They are well-researched and insightful. Understanding the issues around mental health and wellbeing is getting ever more important in a changing world.”

Nick Griffin

“The training has given me greater insight to mental health and wellbeing along side ways to manage stress… thank you”

Tyler Mutton

“This was another excellent session which has taught me about how self-comparison can be positive, as someone who struggles with this it has allowed me to understand the importance of knowing that we are unique and that is ok.”

Emilia De Pada

“Another lovely, helpful and REASSURING session, delivered in a secure environment. I learnt that stress is something that can be managed and reduced with the correct attitudes and behaviours and the right implementation of resources available… thank you.”

Annie Lister

“I learnt that it is important to be mindful of wellbeing and how to manage workload; how to say no effectively and how to manage guilt – thank you Gillian. All the best with your business.”

Oliver Jackson

“In a career that offers much opportunity for self-doubt and stress the management of the said is invaluable. The idea of ‘I’m ok, you’re ok’ cannot be underplayed. Bravo for letting us know its ok to not be ok in this invisible world – keep up the good work.”

Julie Hanching

“Lots of very useful practical strategies to help protect boundaries and mental health. Very reassuring and kind! It is okay to say no! You don’t have to prove yourself to anybody. Thank you for a lovely session.”

Beth Brown

“Thank you for this engaging and insightful training, it allowed real reflection into my own circumstances with strategies and thoughts for self-improvement.”

Ruth Johnson