Behavioural Activation Skills Course

Behavioural Activation is a brief talking therapy that uses mapping to encourage people to approach activities that they are avoiding and is particularly helpful for people experiencing anxiety and depression.

This two-day accredited unit enables participants to:

Understand the link between activity and mood and what Behavioural Activation is

Be able to assess a client’s current situation and identify long term goals

Be able to identify appropriate activities with a client and create an activity hierarchy

Be able to support a client to plan an activity diary

Be able to monitor and review progress with a client and end the intervention effectively

Dates: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November 2026

Times: 10am to 4pm

Venue: Room 3, The Curve, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL

Fee: £100 payable on completion of the course. Five free places are available for GMMH volunteers, subject to availability.

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Please contact the Recovery Academy Team for further information:

0161 938 5122 or recoveryacademy@gmmh.nhs.uk.