Big Dog Little Dog (BDLD) Reviews 216

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel really lucky to have completed my Youth Mental Health First Aid training with BDLD! With content and information that is so important, I felt safe knowing that I was learning from the experts.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A real eye opener to recognising potential signs in young people that will need support. The training was serious but at the same time welcoming and the trainers made it fun so that the informati... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We did a two day MHFA course with the Big Dog (Kev) and he was great. Mental health is a challenging subject and can be quite heavy going at times, but Kev was able to impose the sense of gravitas th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The training was great, despite already working within mental health there was still so much I was able to learn and take away from the 2 day course. Not once did I feel under stimulated or bored. Ke... See more

Company details

  1. Educational Institution
  2. Mental Health Service
  3. Training Centre

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At a time when mental health trainers/ consultants seem to be everywhere, it can be difficult to find ones that truly stand out - and that's what makes BDLD different. We are a two-man social enterprise that brings not just the knowledge and skills, but also a dynamic, thought provoking and, dare we say it, fun atmosphere to our delivery. Whether it's accredited programmes such as Mental Health First Aid, Government courses such as Enhanced Mental Health training or our own, bespoke, workshops, Big Dog Little Dog ensures that all learners return to work with the skills/knowledge needed to do things differently. Otherwise, why bother?


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

216 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bring back the big dog

A two day very intensive course. I’m glad it was spread over three days because I was mentally fatigued after day one. I’m not used to being taught in acronyms so I found that challenging (it must be my age) Everything was put in to compartments with some very long words and complex explanations and that too was very hard to digest.
Luckily Kevin was an excellent tutor and on day two had turned some of my negative thoughts into positive ones. I would strongly recommend everyone should do a course in mental health but you might need someone like Kevin to guide you through this complex minefield.
The course is never boring, but be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions to be laid bare

12 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative and interesting course…

Very informative and interesting course with some good practical exercises. Bob was an excellent instructor, with a great manner and answered any questions well. Looking forward to my next training with him.

9 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The training was excellent

The training was excellent, Kevin had great pace and structure to the delivery. Engaging at all times and giving sufficient breaks when needed. Overall a fantastic experience and a lot has been learnt about the subject and good examples were very helpful.

25 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed it to the max.

Enjoyed it to the max.
Kevin you are a BOSS. Thank you for making a subject so impactful.
I was able to self reflect and see signs of easily from past events how easily it would been to fall from being in a long term bad mood to depression, if it wasn't for the support of Faith family and friends.
I am hopefully that I will be able to support , become more mindful, open to discuss and further educate myself.
I am proud to be a MHFA..... Big Dog Little Dog family .woof woof

20 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adult MHFA - Big Dog Little Dog (BDLD)

An excellent course delivered at the right pace a very supportive and encouraging trainer. Lots of activities and thought provoking discussions. I enjoyed the course, learnt a lot from it and it has given me the opportunity to reflect and evaluate my own thoughts and preconceptions on mental health.

An excellent course and trainer I would recommend.

19 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional training

Exceptional training. Kevin has knowledge, experience and insight that places his course above most. Thank you for an excellent two day workshop on Mental Health Kevin, I left feeling inspired and with fresh ideas.

18 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ES Training

Very structured and interactive training delivered by BDLD for Employment Specialists.

14 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BDLD training sessions (Charity Sector)

Both the content shared and BDLD's delivery of each training modules were so helpful, informative and beneficial.

The training was never boring, and the participation from colleagues kept you focused and engaged on what BDLD wanted you to learn.

BDLD know their stuff :-), are quite unique in what they do and how they deliver the content, you are guaranteed to have a few AHA moments.

So many takeways from each training I received and look forward to more with them. Highly recommended.

13 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent training provided by Big Dog…

Excellent training provided by Big Dog Little Dog, very relevant to my job role. The training was in a relaxed environment , extremely informative and fun at the same time. Highly recommend using BDLD for your training requirements.

13 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training from a great trainer

I've just completed mental health first aid with big dog (Kev). It was a fantastic course, made all the better by a very good trainer. Kev is really good at communicating difficult information, making it accessible, easy to understand and applicable. He had a really good grip of the material and was able to answer all questions and facilitate conversations well. He made the course really enjoyable.

12 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mental Health First Aid

Kevin is a brilliant trainer, he is passionate about the subject and very has a great understanding of Mental Health issues. He is funny without being crass and belittling the subject. I enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot and feel I can now help my colleagues if needed

12 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend highly enough!

The course is incredibly informative and engaging. The ‘take away’ manual and workbook are remarkable and exceptional resources and will be hugely beneficial going forward. The presentation was engaging and professional and delivered in a manner that all could understand. The trainer had excellent knowledge about Mental Health and was inspiring throughout. The trainer (Kevin Moore) is very inspiring, personable, patient and eager to share his knowledge and skills with us. All those on the course agreed it was the best course we have attended.

12 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mental Health First Aider

Kevin was a fantastic trainer, he brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the training.
He was very friendly and and the way he delivered the training made it easier to u understand
I have learnt a huge amount and will be able to use this training now for the rest of my life.
Probably hands down the best and most important course I have ever done

12 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mhfa course

I really enjoyed the mental health first aid course it gave me better knowledge and a more understanding of mental health.the instructor Kevin was absolutely fantastic top class trainer who made the course enjoyable and got everyone involved in joining in

11 February 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin was fantastic

Kevin was fantastic, amazing trainer, built a good relationship with the trainees and delivered a great course. Wish more trainers had his devotion. Ian.

11 February 2020
Unprompted review

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