WELCOME
As a HSE Working Minds Champion and with 20 years experience working in community health and workplace wellbeing, I am passionate about helping you support your people and protect your business with training and development support.
Business and Corporate sector
Good mental health is great for business. We use a framework that identifies the key actions for senior leaders, skills for line managers, and wellbeing for all. Our portfolio of learning includes relevant training, practice, scorecard and short wellbeing courses that directly relate to the workplace.
FAA First Aid for Mental Health Level 2 Awards are regulated and accredited by SQA in Scotland and Ofqual in England, providing a recognised qualification, and contributing to HSE guidance. Remote learning ensures that delegates can learn where they are, saving time and allowing for flexibility.
Workplace packages are tailored to the needs of your business or community organisation.
These can include:
Wellbeing programmes for Staff Teams
- Science of Happiness, for a resilient team
- Mindful Living and Meditation, for focused working
- Managing Your Stress, for a productive and healthy workplace
Bring the Gift of Happiness into your world this year!
Find your spark with Fireflies' exclusive Science of Happiness programme, blends online community-based activities with self-paced and at-home practice.
"Really good course and I felt Joy really made you think and did not rush the course, I really enjoyed it. It felt like a safe space and that whatever I said wasn't being judged."
Charitable and Voluntary sector in-person and online
*Creating Sparks in Communities*, for volunteers, community members and front-line staff, integrates accredited training to be a qualified first aider for mental health, with self care and confidence building activities, at no extra cost. Self care and confidence are essential to support volunteers and community members to build and maintain their personal resilience and recovery, and to use their mental health action plan skills
You can also book the Mental Health First Aid course and wellbeing programmes on their own. Mental Health First Aid from Public Health Scotland is a 2-day course delivered in-person. First Aid for Mental Health SQA Level 5/RQF Level 2 can be delivered online anywhere in the UK.
"Joy was a fantastic tutor, the course was very insightful and I learnt a lot. Joy made references to her previous jobs in the industry which gave good insight into the reality of mental health in Scotland. Very enjoyable course considering the difficult topics covered."
Organisational Development in the Community Sector
- Creative Evaluation Methods
- Project Design
- Grants and funding support
"A great experience, which shattered both my expectations and preconceptions. I’m extremely grateful and glad that I was able to participate in this course. Thank you, Joy!"
***Email Joy for an initial chat on hello@fireflieswellbeing.com
***or use the contact form HERE
Services
Consultancy & Project Management
After working with teams and communities in the voluntary sector for over 26 years, in various management and practitioner roles, I continue to support the sector through my experience, now as a consultant and freelance project manager. From single development sessions to full wraparound services, I can support your strategic and operational aims through bespoke and tailored solutions in the following ways:
Learn MoreMental Health First Aid
There is no health without mental health. There is no us and them. All of us experience ups and downs with our mental health and recently this has impacted on our daily life and wellbeing more than ever. In fact, more than 1 in 4 of us will have a diagnosable mental health condition at some point, and 82% of adults have experienced stress as a result of the pandemic. We can do something about this!
Learn MoreFind Your Spark with Fireflies
Feeling a bit flat, uncomfortable and out of sorts? Lost your motivation? Stressed out, lost your confidence and wondering, as the song asks... "How did I get here?!" Build your self confidence, find that positive thinking and sense of purpose, and get some control back in your life! Find your spark with our online communities and courses.
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The Science of Happiness shows us that we can improve our happiness levels in the short term and the long term. Sometimes it is simple small actions that can start us off on our happiness journey. Create your own happiness plan with Fireflies. Drop us a quick note on our contact form and we'll get right back to you!
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Depression has increased over the past 18 months. It is important to talk to someone you trust about how you feel. Look after your health and wellbeing through self-care, take care of each other.
Read MoreABOUT FIREFLIES
Creating Sparks in Communities in this Blue-Green World
MENTAL HEALTH :: WELLBEING :: CREATIVITY :: NATURE
Fireflies' mission is to support organisations, communities of place and interest, and the individuals within them, to find their spark and generate their own and their community’s health and wellbeing. Our vision is a community where people use their individual and collective light for change.
Joy Mitchell
Trainer / Consultant
Joy Mitchell is Fireflies' main trainer/consultant and founder, working with skilled associates as relevant. A qualified trainer, community development practitioner and project manager, Joy has many years’ experience helping people find their spark.
