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The Training Exchange programme at a glance Courses in Bristol and Online 2026-27
Enjoy the benefits of learning in multi-agency groups from a range of backgrounds in public, private and voluntary sectors, including health & social work; housing & homelessness, education, workplace wellbeing, youth & community.
Courses Online( delivered over zoom)
Oct 2026 |
13( am) |
Building vicarious resilience( half day) |
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19( am) |
Adult Safeguarding( half day) |
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20( am) |
Professional boundaries( half day) |
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22( am) |
Self-harm( half day) |
Nov |
03( am) |
Adult Safeguarding for managers & DSL’ s( half day) |
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12( am) |
Facilitating reflective practice( half day) |
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17 |
Dual diagnosis |
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24 |
Supporting recovery: Preventing relapse |
Feb 2027 |
02 |
Working with‘ stuckness’ in clients |
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03 |
Wellbeing coaching skills |
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04 |
Practical management of ADHD |
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09( am) |
Suicide intervention skills( half day) |
Mar |
02 |
Brief solution focused therapy |
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16 |
Practical management of PTSD |
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17 |
Drugs including alcohol: Awareness & harm reduction |
April 21 & 28 Motivational interviewing
May |
05 |
Pregnancy & substance use |
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11( am) |
Callers in crisis( half day) |
June |
08 |
Parenting & substance use |
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10 |
Addiction, dependency and recovery |
Venues and Costs: Courses take place either online or at accessible venues in Bristol. Courses start at 9.30am and end by 4.30pm( 1.00pm for half days).
Half day courses £ 120(+ VAT) |
Short day courses £ 160(+ VAT) |
One day courses £ 170(+ VAT) online |
£ 190(+ VAT) in-person |
Two day courses £ 270(+ VAT) online |
£ 300(+ VAT) in-person |
** ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Management & leadership and Project management courses £ 325(+ VAT)
Courses in Bristol( in-person)
Sept 2026 24 De-escalation skills & challenging behaviour Oct 01 Emotional regulation: Polyvagal theory in practice( short day)
Nov |
11 |
Motivational interviewing |
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18 & 19 |
Adult Mental Health First Aid |
Dec 02 & 03 Project management & delivery Jan 2027 28 Introduction to coaching skills
Feb |
10 & 11 |
Groupwork skills |
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23 & 24 |
Supervision skills |
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25 |
Pregnancy & substance use |
Mar |
03 |
Trauma informed practice |
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10 |
Parenting & substance use |
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10 & 11 |
Training for trainers |
Apr |
22 |
Mental Health First Aid Refresher( short day) |
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27 |
Facilitating reflective practice( short day) |
May 18 & 19 Management & leadership
June |
16 & 17 |
ASIST( Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) |
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29 & 30 |
Adult Mental Health First Aid |
Seven ways to build resilience practical strategies in an online video resource. Available anytime for individuals and teams from £ 15- £ 30 + VAT per place.
How to book courses: Book online at www. trainingexchange. org. uk or request a booking form by email info @ trainingexchange. org. uk or phone 0117 941 5859
Courses run with a maximum of 12-16 people * ASIST up to 30 Two concessionary places are available on each course.
All these courses and more are available in-house for teams Contact us for more information and detailed course outlines
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