Navigating Menopause: Mental Health & Wellness

with Annamarie - Counsellor & Therapist

45 mins lunch and learn

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Booking opens 18th May 2026

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A compassionate and evidence-informed Lunch & Learn exploring how perimenopause and menopause can impact mental health, mood, sleep, cognition, and overall wellbeing. Drawing on current research from experts including Dr Lisa Mosconi, Dr Louise Newson, Dr Stacy Sims, and NICE menopause guidelines, this session offers practical insights and supportive strategies for navigating this important life transition.

Annamarie Quinn is a counsellor with a special interest in trauma, mental health, and women’s wellbeing. Drawing on current menopause and neuroscience research, she is passionate about making conversations around perimenopause, menopause, and mental health more informed, compassionate, and accessible.

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Mental Health Awarenss Week: Yoga to Soothe the Nervous System

with Marianne Gautier - Solas Team Lead - Counsellor & Therapist

60 mins lunch and learn

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Target Stress with Yoga: #LeadWithLove

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Join us on 13th May 2026 for a special session looking at the everyday yoga practices and the many benefits this has on brain health, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving mood, and enhancing cognitive functions like memory and focus. 

• Yoga should be considered as a complementary therapy or alternative method for medical therapy in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders as it has been shown to create a greater sense of well-being, increase feelings of relaxation, improve self-confidence and body image, improve efficiency, better interpersonal relationships, increase attentiveness, lower irritability, and encourage an optimistic outlook on life.

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In just 60 minutes, we aim to educate and inform, to provide you with practices you can come away with, to share useful tips and to raise awareness around stress and its impact on the body.

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An introductory lunch and learn webinar led by  Sarah McCaffrey - Founder of Solas Mind

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So much is often outside of our control and uncertainty abounds in the Creative Sector.

New ways of working, agentic AI reshaping workflows, shifting roles, and uncertain futures.

Join us for an honest, practical conversation about the mental health impact of constant change - from the low-level anxiety of not knowing what your role looks like in six months, to the pressure of adapting to tools and processes that didn't exist a year ago. We'll explore how leaders and managers can support their own self-care, recognise the signs of mental distress in the workplace  and offer support.

The session will increase the awareness and understanding around mental health and will help managers to recognise the signs and offer support to people suffering from mental distress in the workplace and in the community.

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The workshop outline will be:

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• what is mental health
• what influences mental health
• the impact of change
• recognising the signs of distress
• listening and supporting
• tips for creating a supportive environment
• Q and A

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Supporting you to Support Your Team

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Lunchtime Webinar (45 minutes)

Building Resilience in the Workplace with Sarah McCaffrey - Founder of Solas Mind

So much is often outside of our control and uncertainty abounds in the Creative Sector.

This session will explore  ways to improve our wellbeing at this time, introducing key information and practical strategies to manage uncertainty and support positive wellbeing.

Supporting you to Support Your Team

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Course Overview

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Are you working in high-end TV and passionate about accessibility and inclusivity, making the Industry a place where all are welcome? Then this programme is for you.

This specialised training program is designed to address the growing need for BSL-skilled professionals within the High-End Television (HETV) industry, supporting both accessibility requirements and the diversification of freelance skill sets in the sector.

This course is an introduction to BSL and designed to equip television production professionals with BSL skills.

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Dates‍

The training dates for each cohort are as follows:

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Cohort 1 (Group A)
● 6.30pm-8.30pm (Online)
● Monday evenings (12th January - 16th February)

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Cohort 2 (Group B)
● 10am-12pm (Online)
● Saturday mornings (17th January -21st February)

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How to apply

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See our Intro to BSL Application Form on the ScreenSkills Website here and follow instructions to apply for your place.
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 4 credits from HETV.

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This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills’ High-end TV SkillsFund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

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Gender Based Violence Webinar

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Join us on Human Rights Day for an insightful session on gender based violence and domestic violence. 

On the last day of The 16 Days of Activism movement (25th November - 11th December), we wanted to raise awareness around the crisis of gender-based violence and to highlight the urgency of this problem. There is no excuse for domestic violence in any shape or form and this call for activism is an opportunity to revitalise commitments, call for accountability and action from decision-makers.

In just 45 minutes, we aim to educate, raise awareness, help prevent and most importantly, provide support and signposting around this sensitive topic.

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Navigating Mental Health & Wellness in Menopause

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Join us for an insightful, heart-warming, session on navigating mental health and overall  during menopause. 

Created by a seasoned Mental Health counsellor who has journeyed through menopause herself, this presentation is designed to explore the many layers of menopause’s impact on mental well-being. From mood swings to cognitive shifts, anxiety to sleep disturbances, we'll uncover the profound psychological changes and how they can influence your mental and emotional state. 

This presentation draws from both professional experience and personal journey - offering real, research-based strategies for navigating this life stage with confidence and clarity. You'll find a safe, supportive space where questions are encouraged, experiences can be shared, and resources are freely offered.

In just 45 minutes, we aim to educate, empower, build self-esteem, and most importantly, remind you of the vital need for self-compassion.

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