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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
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
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
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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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85 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LT, London, United Kingdom
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Thank you Kevin for accommodating…
Thank you Kevin for accommodating everyone in running this course, I felt that everyone was given a fair chance to participate and the pace of the course suited everyone and everyone was involved.
An excellent course
An excellent course which gave me the most powerful tools to deal with a person who needs mental health first aid. Some of the course is quite hard hitting and can strike a few cords with regards to your own personal experiences, however that neing said it was like therapy.
brilliant Course
brilliant Course, format was good with role play, task and videos. Kevin was really good. thank you
Mental Health First Aider
Very intense course due to the amount you have to cover but brilliant course and fantastic tutor, would.defininyley reccomemd
This really opened my eyes to the…
This really opened my eyes to the problems of mental ill health. I feel much more comfortable and have a greater understanding over the issues of mental health.
I believe I can now make a difference and assist in situations in an appropriate manner if confronted with a person suffering from mental ill health.
Kevin is an excellent trainer
Kevin is an excellent trainer, our course was quite intense over the two days, he was very professional with just the right amount of humour thrown in.
Excellent
Great training, a real eye opener to Mental Health. Thank you!
Was an amazing course taught very well…
Was an amazing course taught very well and a great insight to how people with mental health life there daily life.
The tutor was really good Made the course very interactive and kept us focus and learning all the time would 100% tell everyone to do this course
Excellent Training course and Trainer
Excellent and impactful delivery of MHFA
Excellent and impactful delivery of MHFA. The course itself was well structured and engaging. Our trainer Kev was incredibly personable and authentic, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation for what was being taught. Having completed the the MHFA course, I now feel I have a greater understanding of mental health and feel equipped to support others in crisis.
Kevin is a fantastic trainer
Kevin is a fantastic trainer - providing clarity, honesty and direction around a complex and challenging subject matter.
Clear and concise training provided…
Clear and concise training provided supported by a trainer that was very knowledgeable on the topic, would highly recommend using BDLD.
Fantastic!
Kevin from BDLD ran a fantastic 2 day MHFA course.
He was excellent at time keeping and had split the content into effective sessions, split up by small group tasks.
Great course with a knowledgeable
Great course with a knowledgeable, experienced and inspiring facilitator.
MHFA 2 day course at Kantar
I thoroughly enjoyed the MHFA course that Kevin delivered. Some of the subject matters discussed were sensitive and quite difficult and emotional for us as listeners but they were explained in easy to understand language for the diverse mix of people in the group.
I feel confident that I would now be able to recognise a mental health situation in the office or indeed within my group of friends or family and deal with it accordingly.
Thank you Big Dog!
Lita
Great training
Great training, made all the more impactful by kevins open and honest style. Thoroughly enjoed and feel much better equipped to deal with issues and life!
This was a great course taking us…
This was a great course taking us through all the necessary basics to handle moments where mental health first aid would be needed and the background necessary. It was engaging and very helpful.
So worth the time investment
A brilliant, challenging, sometimes sobering course delivered by the wonderfully expert Kev. I recommend this course to anyone who would like to be properly educated in mental health first aid. I have already started to put the things I have learnt into practice.
Fantastic course
Fantastic course! Learned so much, brilliant instructor. Highly recommend!
Highly recommended course
Kevin is an excellent trainer. The course was very informative and covered many aspects of mental health. I've learnt a great deal about this subject and highly recommend it. In most courses people take away information and manuals and don't bother looking at them but I will certainly be referring back to the course materials. I'm hoping I can use the information and experience from this course to help others. Thanks Kevin!
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