Coping Strategy Training
Access to Work
DWP & Access to Work
Coping Strategy Training can be accessed via Access to Work which can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs
Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
A grant to help pay for practical support with your work
Support with managing your mental health at work
Money to pay for communication support at job interviews
Coping strategy Training is designed to help employees with hidden disabilities take control of their working lives.
The training and coaching is designed to teach strategies to help overcome difficulties and minimise the impact of the neurodiversity and/or disability whilst maximising your skills and potential.
Coping skills Training may assist if you experience the following :
Neurological difficulties such as Strokes/TBI
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
ADHD and Autism spectrum conditions
Mental health difficulties
Chronic fatigue or Fibromyalgia
Examples of what may be funded via Access to Work:
Coping strategy sessions/ Job coaching: Specialized coaching for a minimum of 10-12 hours
Noise-cancelling headphones
Voice to text software & training to use this
A support worker ( VA/ PA )
Dyslexia Coping Strategy Training
Coping Strategy training is personalised which is informed by your assessment,training/ coaching goals and current challenges. As a CBT therapist /Coach I will also integrate these approaches and models alongside coping strategy training which will include
- Psychoeducation about Dyslexia and developing a proactive plan to handle difficulties.
- Learning practical techniques and skills to be empowered in life and work to effectively manage Dyslexia and associated symptoms
- How to manage challenges with reading and writing by utilizing multisensory learning , note taking and graded task assignment
- Organization,assistive technology , time management, task prioritization, emotional regulation, and focus strategies.
- Anxiety and Mood management -if appropriate
- Strengths based approach to build confidence
- Learning tailored methods such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, using reminder systems, creating structured routines, and practicing mindfulness in order to reduce the impact of Dyslexia-related challenges.
ADHD Coping Strategy Training
We offer personalised ADHD Coaching which is informed by your assessment and coaching goals and current challenges. As a CBT therapist I will also integrate these approaches and models alongside coping strategy training which will include
- Psychoeducation about ADHD and developing a proactive plan to handle difficulties.
- Learning practical techniques and skills to be empowered in life and work to effectively manage ADHD symptoms
- Organization, time management, task prioritization, emotional regulation, and focus strategies.
- Learning tailored methods such as breaking tasks into smaller steps, using reminder systems, creating structured routines, and practicing mindfulness in order to reduce the impact of ADHD-related challenges.
Testimonial
“I can now confidently manage my ADHD through the strategies gained in ADHD coaching and Coping skills training. I have gained Time management and organizational skills which has allowed me to prioritize tasks and I now feel less stressed, overwhelmed or worried. My motivation has also increased and Im much more productive and happier because of this.”
MB
Business Director