Living On The Edge: spotting and responding to risk-taking behaviour
Not all pain hides in silence. Sometimes it fights to be seen — in our words and actions, in desperation, and in the things we find hardest to understand. Risk-taking behaviour can be subtle, challenging, or even scary, both for the person and those around them. Behind behaviours like harmful substance use, self-neglect, confrontational aggression, or boundary-pushing, there’s often a quieter story underneath — one about struggle, chronic stress, unmet needs or unsupported illness or trauma. This workshop provides a psychologically informed space to explore what risk looks like, how it makes us feel, and how we can respond with understanding and compassion — not judgement. We’ll also examine the role stigma plays in distorting our understanding, and be a barrier to seeking help when we need it most. Delivered by registered Mental Health Nurses, this session blends clinical insight with real-world relevance, helping delegates support others while staying reflective about their own responses, assumptions, and behaviours.
Workshop outline:
By the end of this session, delegates will:
Identify signs of risk-taking in workplaces and communities
Understand how stress, trauma, and coping impact behaviour
Reflect on personal reactions and unconscious judgements
Apply a non-judgemental, harm-reduction approach
Know where to access further support for risk-taking behaviours
This workshop is ideal for any organisation looking to foster a mentally healthy, non-judgemental team or community.
Join us for Living On The Edge - learn how to understand the risk but respond to the person underneath..
From £30 per person
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Mindmaps Wellbeing is the trusted training provider for businesses looking to enhance workplace mental health and employee wellbeing. Our training is designed and delivered by registered Mental Health Nurses, ensuring credibility, expertise, and real-world application.
Focus on culture change – Our training goes beyond theory transfer, aiming to embed lasting behavioural shifts that foster a positive, mentally healthy workplace
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