Thinking about learning more about mental health and how you can best support your wellbeing? AWARE NI is running a number of FREE mental health education courses this December 2025 and January 2026.

Whether you're someone looking to learn more about mental health, or a parent or teacher seeking to incorporate mindfulness into your home/classroom, there's a course for you.

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Courses for Parents & Caregivers

Mental Health Course for Parents (Free – Online 💻)

For expectant parents and parents of children aged three and under. Learn how to support your own wellbeing, look after your baby’s mental health, and find help when you need it.

Dates: 15th Dec 2025 (Monday) or 29th Jan 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 7pm – 9pm                                                          

Delivery: Online via Zoom                                           

👉To sign up click here

 

Mindful Parenting Course (Free – Online 💻)

A six-week course for parents and guardians of children and teens. Learn practical mindfulness techniques to help you manage stress, build emotional resilience, and nurture a calmer home environment.

Dates: 19th Jan - 2nd Mar 2026 (Mondays)

Time: 10am - 12pm

Delivery: Online via Zoom

👉To sign up click here

 

Courses for Teachers & Classroom Assistants

Mindfulness Course for Teachers & Classroom Assistants (Free - Online 💻)

A six-week course for teachers and classroom assistants. This course will introduce you to the meaning of mindfulness, how it can support you in everyday life and how you can use it in your role as a teacher or classroom assistant.

Dates: 14th Jan – 25th Feb 2026 (Wednesdays)

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Delivery: Online via Zoom

👉To sign up click here

 

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Primary Teachers & Classroom Assistants (Free - Online 💻)

A eight-week course, including a a one-day mindfulness retreat, for primary teachers and classroom assistants. A comprehensive introduction to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) designed to help you develop a steady, supportive, and nourishing meditation practice to use in your personal life and within the classroom.

Dates: 14th Jan – 4th Mar 2026 (Wednesdays), 4:30pm - 6:30pm and Sunday 22nd Feb 10:30am - 3pm for retreat

Delivery: Online via Zoom

👉To sign up click here

 

Courses for the General Public/Everyone

A Course to Help Challenge Negative Thinking (Free – Face to Face 📍)

A course for anyone struggling with low mood, anxiety, or depression. Learn how to understand your emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build confidence.

Dates: 16th Jan – 20th Feb 2026 (Fridays)

Time: 11am - 1pm

Delivery: AWARE NI, 40–44 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GG

👉No more spaces click here for other dates for this course!

 

Introductory Mental Health Course (Free – Face to Face 📍)

A practical workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about mental health. Gain tools to reduce stress, recognise signs of mental ill-health, and find support.

Dates: 26th Jan 2026 (Monday)

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Delivery: Clandeboye Village Hall, 87-89 Church Street (opposite the Singing Kettle Bakery) Bangor, BT20 3HX

👉To sign up click here

 

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is designed to equip people with the skills and knowledge they need to help someone with a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This is a certified course accredited by the Public Health Agency.

(Free - Online - Open to people living in the Belfast Trust 💻)

Dates: 19th - 21st Jan 2026

Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm

Delivery: Online via Zoom

👉To pre-register for this course click here

 

Many of our courses also have registration of interest pages, if there is a course you are interested in but no available dates suit please make sure to use our registration of interest and we can let you know about future open programmes.

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