The Scottish Brass Band Association is hosting an online ‘Wellness Workshop’ as it continues to support good mental health initiatives for its bands.
Scottish gang representatives are offered the opportunity to take part in an online ‘Wellness Workshop’.
Organized by the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA), it will take place on Wednesday 5th October at 7pm via the Zoom platform with Mental Health First Aid England (MHFAE) instructor and advocate Tabby Kerwin.
The course is free for participants whose Scottish bands have not been represented before; otherwise there is a charge of £30 per person.
needs of musicians
The first part of the workshop will cover mental health awareness before moving on to wellness and self-care with a specific focus on the needs of musicians.
SBBA was the first marching band organization in the UK to make fully subsidized mental health awareness training available to all its members and since its first event just over a year ago, 24 delegates have attended.
Feedback has been extremely positive and a Facebook group has since been created as a support network.
wellness champion
An SBBA spokesperson told 4BR: “It is hoped that in developing a strong mental health culture, each band will appoint a designated ‘Wellness Champion’.
They will not only have an understanding of common mental health issues and the ability to spot early warning signs, but they will also possess the skills to promote positive wellness and the confidence to support someone in distress.”
Contact
Bands are asked to contact event organizer Lesley Crumlish at: [email protected]
Please provide name and band details of the nominated attendees.
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