Free Quality Conversations Training: Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Please see the information below from Joined Up Care Derbyshire:
"We know that high‑quality, person‑centred conversations are at the heart of the incredible work happening across Derbyshire’s voluntary and community sector.
Whether you’re supporting individuals, coordinating volunteers, or working directly within communities, the right skills can help you build trust, improve wellbeing, and create meaningful change.
Our Quality Conversations sessions provide practical tools that anyone can use, with no clinical background required.
Below is what’s available throughout February and how each session can support your work."
Core Skills
Learn enhanced listening and questioning techniques, health coaching approaches, and practical tips to personalise every interaction.
These skills help you:
- Build rapport quickly
- Support individuals to identify their own goals
- Strengthen confidence and independence
Sessions:
Having Better Mental Health Conversations
Grow confidence in starting conversations about mental health and responding safely and supportively when concerns arise.
This session helps you:
- Spot early signs someone may need support
- Feel equipped to respond with empathy
- Know what to say, and when to listen
Sessions:
- Thursday 5th February, 9:15am–12:30pm – Book Here
- Wednesday 11th February, 9:15am–12:30pm – Book Here
Quality Conversations for Leaders
Built for managers, team leads, volunteer coordinators, and those supporting staff or volunteers.
Develop the confidence to lead sensitive, strengths‑based conversations that nurture wellbeing and guide teams through uncertainty or change.
Session:
- Thursday 12th February, 1:15pm–4:30pm – Book Here
Having Behaviour Change Conversations
For anyone helping people adopt healthier habits or make positive changes in their lives.
Learn how to introduce behaviour change confidently and explore what motivates individuals to move forward.
Great for roles involving lifestyle support, wellbeing coaching, community outreach, and peer support.
Session:
- Tuesday 17th February, 1:15pm–4:30pm – Book Here
Health Literacy Awareness
Vital for organisations aiming to reduce inequalities and make information easier to understand.
Understand what health literacy is and how small changes in communication can help people access, understand, and use information confidently.
Ideal for frontline staff, volunteers, admin teams, community connectors, and outreach workers.
Session:
- Tuesday 17th February, 9:30am–11:30am – Book Here
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