Free webinars

Join us for our free webinars

We run live webinars for anyone who looks after children and young people - parents, carers, educators - as well as young people themselves and anyone interested in psychology or mental health. 

All of our webinars are presented by our mental health trainers, speakers and guest speakers who come from a wide range of professions, including education, psychology, social work, youth work, public health, psychotherapy and nursing. Past topics have included: the teen brain, sleep, supporting a highly sensitive child, and perfectionism.

The webinars explore practical, evidence-based strategies for maintaining positive mental health, whether that's paying attention to our own wellbeing, or how to support those around us.

If you have any questions about our webinars, please email webinars@charliewaller.org

Please note that not all NHS systems accept emails from us, due to NHS internal security settings. If you work for the NHS, to ensure that receive confirmation and joining instructions, you may need to register with a non-NHS email address and join using a non-NHS device

Supporting young people: Self-esteem

Andy Caress

In this webinar we will discuss:

• The concept of self-esteem and how children and young people are affected.
• Internal and external stressors
• The role of parents, carers and family members in helping to nurture healthy levels of self-esteem.
• Practical strategies for offering support, challenging negative self-talk, and helping young people celebrate their efforts and achievements whilst not expecting perfection.

Thursday 29 June, 6:00 - 7:30pm               Click here to sign up

How exercise can improve mental health with ultrarunner Ross Jenkin

Andrew Macdonald

Join us for this webinar where one of our student ambassadors will be talking to ultrarunner Ross Jenkin about:

• His mental health struggles
• How he got into running
• How exercise helps his mental health
• How to juggle work, life, exercise and mental health
• How to deal with poor mental health whilst training for an event
• How to use exercise to support your mental health 

Tuesday 4 July, 6:00 - 7:30pm                     Click here to sign up

From surviving to thriving: Supporting the wellbeing of autistic children and young people

Jo Billington

Many autistic children and young people have difficult school experiences and poor mental health.  Using a combination of research evidence and the lived experiences of autistic people across the lifespan, this talk considers how supporting adults (e.g. parents, carers and school staff) can be effective allies and make a positive difference in the everyday lives of autistic children. 

This webinar will cover:

• How we can use neurodiversity-affirming approaches to validate autistic children's experiences
• How small environmental changes can have a significant impact on wellbeing. 

Thursday 6 July, 6:00 - 7:30pm                   Click here to sign up

Wednesday 26 July, 12:00 - 1:30pm           Click here to sign up

How to improve your mental health

Julie Castleman

This webinar is perfect for anyone wanting to gain a basic understanding of mental health and wellbeing, signposting and self-care.

We will:

• Define mental health and wellbeing on a continuum
• Learn about the factors that influence our mental health and wellbeing
• Explore useful resources and signposting options
• Learn how to properly use self-care to effectively support our own mental health and wellbeing

Tuesday 11 July, 12:00 - 1:30pm                   Click here to sign up

Wednesday 16 August, 6:00 - 7:30pm        Click here to sign up

Depression:... or is it low mood?

Claire Poole

This webinar is aimed at anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of depression and low mood and how we can support ourselves and others.  The webinar will explore the following:

• What is depression and low mood
• Signs and symptoms
• Risk factors associated with low mood 
• Self help strategies, including self compassion 
• Navigating professional help

Thursday 20 July, 6:00 - 7:30pm                 Click here to sign up

Tuesday 8 August, 12:00 - 1:30pm               Click here to sign up