Understanding depression

A Redbridge Institute Certificate of Attendance is available for workshop participants enabling them to keep a record of their personal skills and knowledge development.

How will this course benefit me?
This CPD workshop may be of personal interest and help or be useful to anyone in a caring, supporting or therapeutic role or completing professional training. You will gain a greater understanding of depression and its possible causes and explore strategies for supporting wellbeing. You will receive a certificate of attendance which may help towards the CPD requirement of various professions and training courses.

What are the entry requirements?
Enthusiasm and a desire to learn
An interest in the subject and a willingness to take an active part in the class
The time and commitment necessary to attend

What will I learn?

• What is meant by depression? The theory and experience of depression
• Self-help techniques including visualisation and relaxation
• Recognising personal triggers
• How to achieve greater authenticity, creativity and engagement with life

How will the course be delivered?
A mixture of workshops, discussions, presentations and other class activities.

How will my learning be assessed?
By participation in class activities and discussions

What are the extra costs?
None

What can I progress to next?
This qualification supports progression onto a variety of vocational courses including Counselling, Mentoring and Life Coaching. You may also be interested in our other CPD workshops and short courses.