As an outdoor professional, you know that supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of the people you lead is essential. This CPD course gives you the vital knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage situations where clients experience emotional distress, anxiety, fear and panic. You'll learn to monitor for signs of distress, prevent escalation, communicate effectively, and de-escalate situations in dynamic outdoor environments, including the up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on managing panic attacks. 

This engaging and highly specialised course is consistently praised by participants for its clear theory, hands-on activities, and substantial discussions with fellow outdoor leaders. It is a suitable complement to standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, which focuses identifying mental health conditions and supportive conversation. Practical Mental Health Skills for Outdoor Leaders, by contrast, is squarely centred on proactive crisis management in dynamic outdoor settings. 

After the course, you’ll receive the full course slide deck, a signposting guide to sources of professional help, a Certificate of Completion, and 1 CPD point. Please make sure your membership is current before you book to get your CPD point.

Full details & booking: CLICK HERE

Location: Eryri Basecamp Loft, Alpkit, Holyhead Rd, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0BW

Cost: £65

Provider: Leading in Nature / Mia Walker.

CPD: 1 CPD credit for members of MTA, AMI and BAIML (BAIML Core)

Questions? Email hello@leadinginnature.co.uk or call me on 07880 717 905

Cancellation policy

As a small business, our cancellation policy helps us ensure that our costs are covered and to protect the ongoing viability of our events.

• If you contact us more than 7 days prior to the start time of your event, we will give you a full refund.
• If you contact us between 7 and 2 days (48 hours) before the event start time, we will attempt to fill your space from the event waiting list. If we are successful, we’ll give you a full refund minus a £5 administrative fee.
• If you contact us less than 48 hours before the event start time we cannot provide a refund. 

Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully before you book. They include important information, e.g. full details of our cancellation policy. 

What happens after the event

You'll receive your Certificate of Completion within five working days of the event. If your attendance counts as CPD, your CPD point(s) will automatically be added to your record at in the same time frame.

Start

16/01/2026 09:30

End

16/01/2026 17:00

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

10

Bookings

8

Venue

Eryri Basecamp Loft at Alpkit

Town

Betws-y-Coed

County

Conwy

Postcode

LL24 0BW

Country

United Kingdom

Location

53.09391,-3.80742

CPD Points

1.00

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07880 717905

Website

Booking/Details

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