Warrant Officer Mental Fitness and Resilience Workshop

This is an evidence-based 1.5 day course (1 day face to face. 0.5 day pre-course learning) designed for Command WO's so that they can better help defence senior leaders tasked with creating a positive environment in which a mentally fit, resilient and productive workforce can thrive. Drawing on the PERMA model of positive psychology, concepts are explored through a combination of self-reflection and peer engagement. The course aims to promote greater understanding of the importance of mental fitness and resilience for leaders themselves, and of role-modelling and embedding conducive conditions in their organisations.

The half day preparatory learning accessed via the Defence Learning Environment (DLE), provides awareness of mental fitness and resilience and self-reflection on personal wellbeing. The 1-day face-to-face (F2F) session continues to build on the preparatory learning and explores in more depth role-modelling and embedding conducive conditions into teams and organisations.

Applicants are asked to note the following points:
*access to the DLE is a fundamental requirement to view the joining instructions and to complete the pre-learning requirement
*pre-learning (up to 1 day dependent on learning preferences) is an essential requirement, including a submission no later than 48-hours prior to the F2F session
*only travel to the F2F session if you have completed the preparatory learning and uploaded the submission

What you will learn

Through preparatory learning, activities and facilitated discussion, you will:

*define mental fitness and resilience and their relevance to defence to optimise the wellbeing and performance of the workforce
*outline the principles of the positive psychology paradigm and how state of mind can influence wellbeing
*apply the principles of PERMA to develop a set of tools and strategies to build your mental fitness and resilience
*apply the principles of PERMA to develop a set of tools and strategies to role model mental fitness and resilience and foster a culture to improve wellbeing of those you lead.
*design an action plan to implement wellbeing for self, team and the wider organisation

How this course will help your career

This course is highly recommended for all Command WO's who support 1* and above

Who can attend this course

• Military

This course is only open to Command Warrant Officers.

Before you attend

The pre-learning, including a submission (1 day), is essential and must be completed a minimum of 48-hours prior to attending the F2F session. If not completed, the delegate will be removed from the course with their line manager and top-level budget notified of the late withdrawal.

How the course will be taught

• Face-to-face

How you will be assessed

There is no formal assessment however, you will be asked questions to check your understanding throughout the course.