14/09/2026
DOES YOUR ORGANISATION SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING?
Loudly and proudly AC Training places emotional wellbeing as highly as being physically fit. 💪🏼🧠
When it comes to taking on additional commitments, such as further study and professional development, we are acutely aware that many learners juggle a day job, family responsibilities, plus hobbies, sport and social activities. ⚖️ 🤹🏽♂️
Pressures, that when bunched together, can sometimes feel challenging.
All of us will experience times when we feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or low. Let's remember this is very natural when balancing daily realities with the extra things we want to accomplish in life.
AC Training doesn't just look after our people, but also yours. If you are an employer or organisation looking for a training provider with understanding and compassion for physical and mental wellbeing - plus the ability to provide holistic support alongside learning - it's AC.
DID YOU KNOW:
💬 Every member of our own team and every learner has access to FREE mental health services provided by external professionals who specialise in this area
⏱️ Learners can be supported for the entirety of their programme or to navigate a difficult period temporarily
🫖 AC team members are invited to attend regular wellbeing calls which can range from a catch up over a brew to signposting to relevant pathways
🗓️ We also encourage the team to take their wellbeing day every month, offered in addition to regular leave
Truth being that the better we look after our people, the more able we are to look after yours.
SPOTTING SIGNS IN OTHERS (AND YOURSELF)
Everyone experiences low points differently, many can mask and hide their difficulties but some common signs include:
💤 Feeling constantly tired or lacking motivation
🎭Changes in mood - increased irritability or unusually happy/manic
🔍 Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
🫥 Withdrawing from friends, family, or colleagues
🍻 Comments about indulging in over-drinking / relying on medications
🍽️ Changes in eating or sleeping patterns including bouts of insomnia
🏔️ Feeling overwhelmed or anxious in situations previously coped with
❤️🩹 Periods of injury, illness, grief and relationship breakdowns will naturally bring on difficult emotions
Knowing an individual's usual behaviours and regular coping mechanisms then identifying a shift (minimal or significant) usually holds the key to spotting underlying issues.
If you do find yourself as a 'first responder' and you identify a situation that would benefit from an intervention remember:
🕊️ Create a calm, confidential and quiet environment to approach the individual - suggesting grabbing a coffee, going for a walk and talk, sending a message can be a good way to open up a channel of communication
😮💨 Don't pry too much, information may be uncomfortable for the person to divulge in early approaches. Instead you can share informal observations and offer gentle outreach without appearing judgmental - I've noticed you don't seem yourself recently, I'm here to chat if you need to
🎯 Remember you probably won't possess the 'tools' required to fix the issues an individual may be experiencing. But you can signpost to your organisation's contacts or publicly accessible support resources so the person in question can access help and further information
⁉️When checking in, avoid asking questions or demanding a response - this will feel overwhelming - instead send a message or emoji to let them know you are always there to listen if they need you
Everyone can play a positive role in creating a caring and open environment for those who are struggling.
You are not going to do anything wrong by gently offering to listen and be there for someone. Talking about your own feelings and how you manage difficult periods can prompt others to seek help.
We are all getting better at recognising the importance of our mental health, let's keep being proactive and kind for those who need it.
