Supporting Connections: loneliness training

Join our free workshop to learn how to help people dealing with loneliness.

What is the Supporting Connections workshop?

This two-hour workshop teaches you how to support people who feel lonely and help them build positive connections to improve their wellbeing.

Individual bookings:

> Book to join an online group workshop as an individual

Group bookings (5-20 learners):

For eligible groups and organisations. Minimum 5 participants.

> Book group online workshop
> Book group in-person workshop

When using the online booking form, click on
'Supporting Connections' and the next session will display in the calendar.

Who is the workshop for?

If you're in a role supporting others in the community, this workshop can equip you with the tools and confidence to help people deal with their loneliness.

You might be a:

community support worker
community leader
carer
befriender volunteer
youth worker
coach
teacher.

You can join this free community training if you’re at least 19 and based in the UK.

This workshop is not intended for people affected by loneliness. If you need mental health support or access to wellbeing services please call the Samaritans: 116 123.

What you'll learn

During this interactive workshop, you’ll:

learn how to spot the signs of loneliness
identify the barriers and benefits to forming connections
explore ways to help people deal with loneliness
build your confidence to help others manage loneliness
share your learnings to help improve connections in your community.

How are the workshops delivered?

Workshops are delivered online or in-person depending on your location and personal circumstance.

Online workshops:

for individuals or groups
take place on Microsoft Teams
require a microphone
can be accessed using a smart phone, tablet or computer.

In-person workshops:

only available to groups (5-20 learners)
delivered by one of our educators at an agreed location
require space for the group to work in a comfortable and safe manner
not everyone is eligible for an in-person workshop. Find out about eligibility.

If you need additional support to take part in the workshop, then please get in touch: redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk
or call 0344 412 2734.

Will I get a qualification?

While there is no formal qualification for taking part, we can provide a certificate of learning you can fill in yourself or on behalf of others. This workshop does not fulfil any workplace requirements.

What learners think of this workshop

97% rate this workshop as very good or good.

91% agree the workshop was learner-led.

95% agree that the content was appropriate.

Get in touch

If you have a question about the workshop or you need additional support to take part, contact redcrosseducation@redcross.org.uk

This workshop has been created in collaboration with Centre for Loneliness Studies, Sheffield Hallam University.

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