Complete Programme of Resources

Our programme includes manuals, handbooks, posters, videos, apps and downloadable materials — everything needed to teach and embed The Decider Skills confidently and consistently.

 

Choose Your Pathway

Below are three clear routes depending on who you are and how you plan to use The Decider Skills.

Training for Clinicians

For mental health professionals delivering The Decider Skills in clinical settings

Designed for:

  • Psychologists

  • Psychological therapists

  • Psychiatrists

  • Mental health nurses

  • Social workers

  • Support workers

  • Occupational therapists

This training covers safe, effective delivery of the 32 Skills, clinical application, case formulation, and best practice for embedding emotional regulation strategies within treatment plans.

More information on Clinician Training

Training for Educators & Anyone Promoting Mental Wellness

For schools, colleges, youth services, community organisations and wellbeing practitioners

Designed for:

  • Teachers

  • SENCOs

  • Pastoral staff

  • Youth workers

  • Wellbeing leads

  • Community practitioners

  • Anyone supporting emotional wellbeing in non‑clinical settings

This pathway focuses on the 12 Life Skills — simple, memorable strategies that help children and young people understand emotions, manage distress and build resilience.

More information on Educator / Wellbeing Training

 

Good2Go Programme (Primary Schools)

A ready‑to‑deliver mental wellbeing package for primary schools

Good2Go teaches the Life Skills through engaging videos where young people model the skills for children. It provides:

  • Full video lessons

  • Teacher guidance

  • Handbooks & posters

  • Activities & resources

  • Whole‑school wellbeing support

Perfect for primary schools wanting a proactive, preventative mental health programme without needing staff to be trained first.

More information on Good2Go Programme

Self‑Help Courses

For individuals wanting practical skills for everyday emotional wellbeing

Accessible, self‑paced online courses that teach the Decider Life Skills for:

  • Managing stress

  • Reducing impulsive behaviour

  • Improving emotional awareness

  • Building resilience

  • Making more skilful choices

Ideal for adults, parents, carers, and anyone wanting to improve their own mental wellbeing.

More information on Self‑Help Courses

 

Who Uses The Decider Skills?

The skills are widely used across:

  • Health services

  • Schools and colleges

  • Prisons and forensic settings

  • Employment and welfare services

  • Charities and community organisations

View their testimonials here

 

Start Using The Decider Skills

Explore training, resources and courses to bring practical, evidence‑based emotional regulation skills to your organisation or personal wellbeing journey.

 

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31 MAR 2026

Helping Young People Build Emotional Regulation

How The Decider Life Skills Support Behaviour, Wellbeing and Resilience in Schools

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NEWSLETTER

January 2026 Newsletter

Celebrating 2025 & Launching 2026 with New Tools and Inspiring Stories

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Online

This page offers a guide to teaching The Decider Skills remotely

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Tara Doherty and Ruth Martin

The Decider Skills via Zoom

The Decider Skills - a review of teaching The Decider Skills remotely via Zoom during the 2020 lockdown

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Mental health problems in children and young people - July 2018

1 in 10 of all children have 5-16 have a diagnosed mental health problem. 50% of all mental health problems established by age 14 and 75% by age 18.

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Feedback for The Decider Skills

Using The Decider Skills in clinical practice

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Online Training Feedback

Read feedback from some of our clients who have benefitted from the Decider programme online skills

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The Decider Life Skills Feedback

Read views of some of our clients from our Life skills workshops

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Feedback from service users

Read examples of the feedback we have received from those with mental health problems who have learned The Decider Skills as part of their treatment.

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Mental Health Practice Journal

The Decider Skills in Mental Health Practice journal

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The Decider Information Poster

All the necessary information about The Decider on one A4 sheet !

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Mental Health Nurses of the Year BJN award 2015

CBT Today magazine featured Michelle and Carol in September 2015 after they won the British Journal of Nursing's national award

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ICCI 25th Anniversary Award

Michelle and Carol were awarded the Insurance Corporation of the Channel Islands 25th Anniversary Health Bursary award in November 2015

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CIPD Human Resources Workshop

Guernsey Press article about a local workshop for human resources professionals

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Scottish Patient Safety Program debate in Scottish Parliament

Maree Todd from the SNP, a former Pharmacist took part in a debate around the alternatives to medication

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