Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training in Carlisle, Cumbria and the North East

Trauma-Informed Practitioner & Awareness Programmes

Beyond first response — building safer, more resilient, and emotionally attuned workplaces

At Strong Horizons, we deliver CPD-accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training designed for professionals, caregivers, and organisations across Carlisle, Cumbria, and the North East. Our programmes integrate trauma-informed understanding with practical tools that empower individuals and teams to recognise, respond to, and support mental health challenges with confidence, compassion, and clarity.

Why Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid Matters

Mental Health First Aid is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s essential.

Traditional MHFA training focuses on recognising signs and signposting. Our trauma-informed approach goes further — it recognises how stress and trauma affect the nervous system and shape the way people think, feel, behave, and relate. This understanding transforms the way we support others, ensuring responses are compassionate, safe, and effective.

Strong Horizons is proud to partner with The Mental Wellbeing Company to deliver CPD-accredited Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Practitioner and Awareness Programmes across Carlisle, Cumbria, and the North East.

Our training integrates mental health education with evidence-based insight into trauma, stress, and nervous system regulation — helping participants understand why people struggle, what’s happening in the body and mind, and how to respond in ways that build safety, trust, and recovery.

This early-intervention approach not only supports individuals in distress but also strengthens workplace wellbeing, reduces stigma, and protects long-term performance and resilience across teams and organisations.

Whether you’re looking to raise awareness across your team or develop deeper practical skills, our two programme options offer flexible, CPD-accredited pathways to build confidence and resilience.

Explore Our Two Programme Options

Both programmes combine interactive discussion, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies you can — offering options for both introductory and in-depth accredited learning.

Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Programme

Designed for those wanting to deepen their understanding and apply trauma-informed MHFA principles in practice.

A one-day, CPD-accredited training for professionals and leaders who want to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise and respond to mental health challenges in a trauma-informed way.

Graduates receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion as a Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid Practitioner (valid 3 years), recognising in-depth training in non-clinical, trauma-informed mental health first aid practices.

You'll gain skills to:

  • Identify and respond to a wide range of mental health challenges

  • Understand trauma's impact on regulation and response

  • Hold emotionally safe conversations and signpost effectively

  • Navigate disclosures and safeguarding with confidence

  • Maintain your own boundaries and wellbeing in the process

Ideal For: Leaders, managers, HR professionals, wellbeing champions, and practitioners supporting others at work or in the community.

1-Day Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Trainer - Carlisle
Next Available Date

  • The Halston, Carlisle

  • Wednesday 3rd December 2025

  • £295 per person (lunch & refreshments included)

  • CPD Accredited | Full-day immersive experience

Delivered in partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company

Mental Health First Aid Awareness Programme

Designed for those seeking a foundation in trauma-informed Mental Health First Aid principles to build awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen wellbeing across workplaces and communities.

A half-day, CPD-accredited introduction that develops understanding of trauma, mental health, and safe, compassionate responses through an accessible and engaging format.

Participants receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion in Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid Awareness, recognising learning in trauma-aware mental health education.

You'll cover:

  • Common mental health challenges and myths

  • Recognising early warning signs of distress

  • Impact of trauma and stress on the nervous system

  • Key principles of psychological safety

  • Boundaries and supportive conversations at work

Ideal For: Individuals, teams, organisations, and community groups looking to strengthen wellbeing, understanding, and safety across their environments

What Makes These Programmes Trauma-Informed

Our programmes recognise that mental health challenges often arise not only from individual experiences, but from how our nervous systems respond to stress, trauma, and the environments we live and work in.

By understanding these physiological and psychological responses, participants learn to approach others — and themselves — with greater empathy, regulation, and awareness.

Our approach ensures that every element of these programmes reflects trauma-informed values — from the way the content is structured to how the learning environment is held.

Participants experience training that is paced, supportive, and grounded in nervous-system awareness, helping them to integrate knowledge rather than simply absorb information.

This trauma-informed lens ensures that Mental Health First Aid goes beyond recognising signs and signposting for support. When people understand why others struggle and what’s happening in the body and mind, they learn how to respond in ways that build safety, connection, and trust.

Both programmes are:

  • Evidence-based and CPD-accredited

  • Grounded in trauma-informed principles and nervous system awareness

  • Designed to promote prevention as much as intervention

  • Focused on creating psychologically safe environments where wellbeing and performance can thrive

  • Delivered by an certified trauma-informed coach who models regulation and compassion throughout.

Who These MFHA Programmes Are For

  • Individuals seeking CPD-accredited development for their CV or professional growth

  • Line Managers and team leaders

  • HR professionals and wellbeing champions

  • Frontline staff and helping professionals

  • Organisations committed to inclusion, safety, and proactive wellbeing

Programmes are available

  • In-house for teams and organisations

  • As open-access workshops hosted by Strong Horizons (for individuals, small-groups, or community partners)

Delivery Format & CPD Accreditation

All sessions are:

  • Delivered in person across Carlisle, Cumbria and the North East

  • Fully CPD-accredited and facilitated in partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company

  • Grounded in evidence-based models and experiential learning

  • Trauma-informed in both content and delivery — creating a safe, inclusive environment

  • Accompanied by practical take-away resources and clear next steps for continued learning

Mental Health First Aid Training:

Outcomes for Participants and Organisations

Whether you join the Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid Awareness or Practitioner programme, these CPD-accredited training courses deliver practical outcomes that extent far beyond the classroom. Participants leave confidence, tools and a trauma-aware approach they can apply immediately, while organisations benefit from a more resilient, emotionally attuned workforce and a safer, healthier workplace culture.

Individual Benefits of MHFA Training

  • Build confidence in recognising and responding to signs of mental health distress

  • Develop trauma-aware language, boundaries, and practical conversation strategies

  • Gain practical tools for emotional regulation and psychological safety

  • Strengthen self-awareness and gain skills that are transferable across roles and relationships

  • Achieve CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion and actionable resources to support ongoing growth

Organisational Benefits of MHFA Training

  • More resilient, self-aware, and emotionally attuned staff

  • Reduced stigma and increase openess about mental health

  • Teams that can support compassionately — without burnout

  • Improved morale, reduced absenteeism, and stronger retention

  • Safer, more connected workplace culture aligned with strategic wellbeing goals

These CPD-accredited Mental Health First Aid programmes are more than training sessions — they are a strategic investment in your people, your culture, and your organisation's long-term resilience

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're an organisation looking to train your team or an individual wanting to grow your skills, there's a place for you in our Trauma-Informed Mental Health First Aid programmes

  • For Organisations

Book a Discovery Call to explore bespoke in-house training options tailored to your organisations goals, sector, and team culture

  • For Individuals or Small Groups

Join our open-access training held monthly across Carlisle, Cumbria, and the North East.

Spaces will be limited - join the waitlist to register your interest and be first to hear when dates open

1-Day Mental Health First Aid Practitioner Trainer - Carlisle
New Dates Released

  • The Halston, Carlisle

  • 3 Dec 2025 | 14 Jan 2026 | 11 Feb 2026

  • £295 per person (lunch & refreshments included)

  • CPD Accredited | Full-day immersive experience

Delivered in partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company