Supporting Mental Health in Adventurous Settings

Description

Adventure pushes people outside their comfort zone. For some, this builds resilience; for others, it can trigger panic or withdrawal.
This 1-day course explores how mental health and mental illness affect behaviour — and gives you practical tools to keep groups safe, calm, and supported.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognise stress before and during expeditions
✅ Support participants beyond their comfort zone (stretch vs panic zones)
✅ Communicate calmly and effectively in a crisis
✅ Understand emotional intelligence and mindset (fixed vs growth)
✅ Plan ahead to create positive, memorable experiences
✅ Fulfil your duty of care as an outdoor leader

Because calm is contagious — and so is panic.

Who’s it for?
✅Expedition leaders
✅Outdoor instructors
✅Teachers and youth leaders
✅Group organisers in adventurous settings

Location
Training is delivered outdoors in the Chiltern Hills AONB:

AR – Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire
HT – The Horse Trust, near Speen, Buckinghamshire

Group Bookings
Available on request — contact us to arrange private delivery for your team.

Our Guarantee
Not happy? Tell us within 30 days for a full refund + £50 off your next face-to-face course.
P.S. You keep the certificate.

⚡ Be Adventure Ready — with the skills to support both body and mind.