SAGE & THYME

Course description

Do you know how to talk to someone worried or distressed?

This foundation-level SAGE & THYME workshop provides transferrable skills for staff at all levels, working in clinical and non-clinical positions to enhance care for those in distress or with emotional concerns.

Learning outcomes:

  • A memorable structured approach for getting into and out of a conversation
  • How to empower patients/carers who are worried or distressed
  • Communication-based skills that are evidence-based

This interactive workshop uses small group work, lectures, and rehearsals to teach participants how to have an evidence-based, structured conversation with someone who has concerns or is distressed.

Anyone can use the skills taught to provide person-centred support to those with emotional concerns.

Certificates of attendance will be issued to participants.


Cost: £50 per person.

If this course would be useful to you or your team, please contact the Education and Training team to register your interest.

We will arrange a date once sufficient bookings have been received.


To book your place on this course, please download and complete a booking form and email it to [email protected].

To learn more, please email [email protected] or call the team on 01227 812 616.