Wellbeing Academy
Learning for Everyone
The Wellbeing Academy offers a flexible approach to learning, with self-paced eLearning, online tutor-led Wellbeing Exclusives, and Mental Health First Aid courses.
Our courses cater for everyone in the construction industry, from soft skills development to MHFA-accredited qualifications. We believe that improving mental health starts with positive cultural change.
Whether you’re a site operative, project manager, or office-based professional, there’s a course for you. Best of all, most of our training is completely free!
Self-paced eLearning
🎖 Earn Awards & Certificates
Learn practical tools that can immediately benefit your wellbeing and awareness. Increase your knowledge through bronze, silver and gold levels. Browse the available courses below.
Delivery: Self-paced eLearning
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
ELEARNING COURSE LIST
- Bang on Budget
- Banter vs Bullying
- Building Resilience
- Controlling Credit
- Managing Stress
- Mindfulness
- Resolving Conflict
- Self Care
- Tackling Debt
- Taking Control: Drugs and Alcohol
- Understanding Anxiety
- Work-Life Balance
Lighthouse Wellbeing Exclusives
🎖 Earn CPD Credits & Gain Understanding
These individual courses are designed to create a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, and help create a supportive, balanced and healthy work environment. Scroll down to view our courses, or click the button below.
Delivery: Choose online tutor-led or bespoke, on-site company training
Suitability: See individual courses
Mental Health First Aid Courses
🎖 Gain MHFA England Certification
These courses will provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and equip you with tools to recognise and address mental health issues professionally. Scroll down to view the courses, or click the button below.
Delivery: Choose online tutor-led or bespoke, on-site company training
Suitability: See individual courses
lIGHTHOUSE WELLBEING EXCLUSIVES
Imposter Syndrome: Realise Your Potential
Online tutor-led session (2 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
In these engaging and interactive sessions, discover what might be holding you back from reaching your full potential. You’ll receive a clear introduction to imposter syndrome and its different types, gaining insight into why you might sometimes feel like an imposter and what triggers these feelings. By the end of the session, you’ll learn effective strategies to regain control and develop a stronger sense of pride and confidence in your skills and achievements.
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Online tutor-led course (6 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Organisations wishing to train managers to support their employees
This course will discuss the six stages of best practice and information on different types of mental health and wellbeing issues. There will be scenario planning and group discussions to help build confidence and deliver wellbeing support in the most appropriate way.
Menopause (General Awareness)
Online tutor-led session (1 hour)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This 1 hour session will explore what the menopause is, signs and symptoms, menopause statistics, treatments and what you can do to support someone experiencing menopause from a workplace perspective.
Menopause (Management and Leadership)
Online tutor-led session (2 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Managers and Leaders
This 2 hour session is exclusively for managers and leaders to gain a further understanding of menopause and give them the tools to support colleagues going through the menopause and help reduce any barriers that could be present.
Neurodiversity Awareness
Online tutor-led session (1.5 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
Neurodiversity means everyone’s brain works differently. Conditions like autism, ADHD, or dyslexia affect how people think and learn, with 25% of construction workers identifying as neurodiverse. This course promotes understanding, acceptance, and inclusion, helping you support neurodiverse colleagues both on-site and in the office.
Nutrition for Productivity
Online tutor-led session (1.5 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone in construction
Balancing a demanding work schedule and a busy life can be challenging. Thriving in high-stress environments is closely tied to the choices we make about what we eat. This interactive course highlights how proper nutrition can boost cognitive function, energy levels, and overall health, empowering you to sustain productivity throughout the day.
Suicide Awareness
Online tutor-led course (2.5 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will help enhance your understanding of the common reasons for suicide, spot the signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviour and equip you with skills to approach and talk to someone at risk and how to ensure their safety.
Bespoke company training available (charges apply)
Understanding Andropause
Online tutor-led session (1.5 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
Andropause, often referred to as “male menopause,” is a gradual decline in testosterone that typically affects men over 50. This course explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Andropause, its impact on overall health, and the challenges men face, including common misconceptions and real-life experiences.
Taking Control: Drugs & Alcohol
Online tutor-led course (1 hour)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will explore the physical and mental effects of drugs and alcohol, the importance of regular employee testing for organisations, and the consequences of a positive test on both work and home life.
Start Meditating
Online tutor-led sessions (1 hour)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This 4-week introductory course gives you the tools to incorporate a short meditation practice into your daily life. Learn about the benefits of meditation and delve into different aspects of breath, body and mindful awareness techniques. No meditation experience is required.
Weekly Wellbeing: Meditation and Mindful Movement
Online tutor-led sessions (15 – 45 minutes)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
These weekly sessions will give you an opportunity to pause and re-set with guided meditation. Take time out of your day to allow yourself to settle, then move into a guided breathing exercise and a few moments of calming meditation.
Lunchtime Meditation: Guided meditation only (15 minutes)
Evening Meditation and mindful movement: Guided meditation and mindful movement (45 minutes)
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSES
Mental Health Awareness
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will give you the basic knowledge of mental health issues, signs and symptoms and how to open the conversation with someone in distress or experiencing mental health issues.
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led course (4 live sessions over 2 consecutive days)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This 2-day course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you an in-depth understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You will learn practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of poor mental health, build the confidence to step in and support a person in distress and signpost them to the appropriate help they may need.
Mental Health First Aider (Refresher)
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider, MHFA Champion or Armed Forces Mental Health First Aider Course
This 4 hour MHFA Refresher course is designed exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider course. It will enable you to stay current on mental health support, update your knowledge and practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.
SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY'S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS
We offer a comprehensive, free support programme for voluntary Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) working across the construction industry. Recognising the emotional challenges faced by those supporting others daily, these avenues will help you monitor your own wellbeing and ensures timely access to expert help.
Bespoke training for your team
If you’re looking for tailored training for your team for any of the courses listed above, simply complete the contact form below to get started.