Information and Booking

Trainer: Marie McLeod, Andrea Giraldez-Hayes
Cost: Internal, no charge. Please check our cancellation fees before booking.
Duration: 1 hour 
Format: E-learning + online drop-in sessions 
Dates:
2024
:
Cohort 1  - For all staff - Fully booked
Access to e-learning: 15 October 2024 (register by 14 October)
Online drop-in sessions: 28 October, 04, 11, 18 & 25 November, 02 & 09 December - 11:30-12:30 
2025:
Cohort 2 - for researchers and academics
Access to e-learning: 20 January (register by 17 January)
Online drop-in sessions: 03, 10, 17 & 24 February, 03, 10 & 17 March - 11:30-12:30

Cohort 3 - for staff with management responsibilities
Access to e-learning: 28 April (register by 25 April)
Online drop-in sessions: 12 & 19 May, 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30 June - 11:30-12:30

Booking: Go to ‘My Training’ and search using the keyword: “Thrive”Should you have any questions, please contact usWait List Request Form

Overview

This seven-week blended learning programme, including e-learning and an online community, will help you dive deep into positive psychology, wellbeing, and neuroscience, uncovering the best version of yourself and developing skills to connect more deeply with those around you, both in life and at work. 'How to Thrive' was created by renowned wellbeing expert Marie McLeod, who delivers the content in easy-to-follow short (one to three-minute) videos. Dr Andrea Giraldez-Hayes, an academic, chartered psychologist, and psychotherapist, will deliver the drop-in community-building sessions.
By the end of the programme, participants will:

  • Understand the key concepts and theories underpinning positive psychology, wellbeing, and neuroscience.
  • Develop the skills necessary to foster your wellbeing and build deeper connections with others.
  • Translate the theories into actionable strategies that can be applied to your daily life and work environments.

Further information

  • This Programme is based on the BEACON Framework™. You'll learn evidence-based approaches in six pillars of wellbeing; belonging, engagement, accountability, compassion, optimism and nurture. 
  • Practical and highly interactive online course. 
  • E-learning: Seven units, 2-hour duration, complete at your own pace, within three months. 
  • Seven drop-in sessions: 1-hour duration. Attendance is highly encouraged. An opportunity to discuss the content of the programme and consider ways to apply it to your situation.  
  • How to Thrive_a practical guide to wellbeing

Accessibility: Please indicate any requirements you may have in the "Special Instructions" box on ICIS.