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21 September, 2026
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
In frontline roles, moments of conflict or aggression can arise without warning. How you respond in those critical moments can determine whether the situation escalates or is safely resolved.
This practical, one-day course will equip you the skills, techniques, and confidence to manage difficult and aggressive behaviour – calmly, professionally, and effectively. You’ll learn how to stay in control of your own reactions, defuse challenging situations, and build the trust and connection needed to calm others, even in high-pressure moments.
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21 September, 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual
In the demanding and impactful roles you have within the voluntary sector, building collaborative and empowering relationships is fundamental.
This one-day course will support you to develop Strength-Based Approaches within your role. The course will also consider how this aligns with a psychologically-informed environments framework (PIE), and trauma-informed practice.
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1 October, 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hove Venue
This one-day Moving into Management course will explore key principles, practical tools and techniques to help you navigate your new responsibilities with confidence, from effective communication to setting SMART objectives.
We will also look at some of the common challenges faced by new managers, including delegation, managing conflicting demands, providing constructive feedback, and having difficult conversations.
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14 October, 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm -
15 October, 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Brighton Venue
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-orientated approach that helps clients identify solutions in the present and create more effective pathways to resolving future challenges. By shifting the focus away from problems, SFBT emphasises strengths, resources, and achievable steps forward—empowering individuals to make meaningful and lasting change.
This interactive two-day course provides a practical introduction to the SFBT model and the essential skills needed to apply it effectively in your work.
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21 October, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm -
22 October, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
This introductory course aims to navigate the key themes of an autistic client’s experience, the challenges and potential barriers when accessing services, and how those in supporting roles can help through neurodivergence-affirming understanding and strategies.
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3 November, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
This half-day course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to be able to respond safely and responsibly in the event of a fire. The course will also explore preventative measures to ensure that the workplace is kept as safe as possible.
This course is suitable for all staff and designated Fire Wardens, either as an introduction to Fire Safety or as a refresher.
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4 November, 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual
New for 2026, this one-day course explores how to apply a strengths-based approach and psychologically informed principles to the core elements of effective casework, including assessment, planning, review and recording.
Participants will develop confidence and clarity in leading purposeful assessment conversations, identifying meaningful priorities and goals, and translating information into clear, achievable plans that guide person-centred practice.
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11 November, 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hove Venue
Delivered in-line with the HSE workplace requirements, this one-day course will equip you with the basic lifesaving skills required to deal with casualties until the emergency service help arrives.
With over a decade of experience teaching First Aid and many years working for the ambulance service, our paramedic trainer will ensure that you leave the course feeling confident to apply lifesaving skills in and out of the workplace.
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16 November, 2026
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
In our work supporting people, professional boundaries are essential to providing a safe, respectful, and responsible environment.
This interactive online course offers a practical and reflective space to explore professional boundaries. Through discussion, real-life examples, and self-reflection, you’ll strengthen your ability to maintain healthy, professional relationships and navigate complex situations with confidence.
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17 November, 2026
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Brighton Venue
Please note this course is only available to BHT Sussex staff.