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2 day LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP - The Decider 32 Skills - 24 & 25 September 2026
2 day live online workshop for professionals, facilitated by The Decider Authorised Trainers: Margaret & Gina.

1 place at the live 2 day workshop for The Decider 32 Skills, 24 & 25 September 2026.

Includes 1 copy of The Decider Skills Manual and A4 laminated reference card.

You will receive an email with further details and Zoom link 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.

https://order.thedecider.org.uk/store/live-online-workshop-the-decider-32-skills-24-25-2026/

Bookings are now open for our 2-Day Online Decider Skills Course, taking place on 18 and 19 November 2026.

The Decider Skills turn evidence-based CBT and DBT principles into practical, memorable skills that can help people manage emotions, cope with distress, improve communication and respond more effectively to difficult situations.

This live, interactive course will be delivered by Registered Mental Health Nurses and trained Decider Skills facilitators Caoimhe Reynolds and Andrea Kelly.

📅 18 & 19 November 2026
💻 Live online course
📖 Manual included
🎓 Certificate of completion
👥 Limited to 40 places

Suitable for professionals working across mental health, healthcare, social care, education, community support, homelessness, criminal justice, childcare and addiction services.

To enquire or reserve your place, email [email protected].

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Meet the new team and facilitators of Decider Skills in Ireland! Andrea Kelly Caoimhe Reynolds and Saoirse Mahon.

We are all really excited to start this new adventure together!

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The STOPP skill teaches us to:

S: Stop
T: Take a deep breath
O: Observe
P: Pull back
P: Practice - Proceed

Learning to apply this skill can help you stay calm and collected in moments of stress, conflict or intense emotion.

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Follow @neurosciencetalk for brain science that actually changes how you live. Most people assume cold plunges are about mental toughness. The neuroscience says something far more specific is happening. When cold water contacts your skin, your sympathetic nervous system fires and signals the locus coeruleus, the brain's primary source of norepinephrine. Research documents norepinephrine increases of up to 530% from cold water immersion at 14°C (57°F), among the largest acute responses ever measured from a natural stimulus. Dopamine also rises up to 250% above baseline. Unlike caffeine, sugar, or social media, which spike and crash, cold water produces a slow sustained elevation lasting 2 to 3 hours without a drop. Researchers believe this is because cold activates dopamine through a different pathway entirely. An fMRI study confirmed that a single cold water session increased connectivity between brain circuits involved in emotional regulation and self-awareness. Serotonin and beta-endorphins are also released, creating a full-spectrum neurochemical response. The research cited comes primarily from immersion studies in men. Women experience faster core temperature drops, so a slightly warmer starting point of 15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F) is often recommended. Cold showers are a practical first step for anyone regardless of gender. Cold exposure carries real risks. Extreme cold below 10°C (50°F) can trigger dangerous breathing and heart rate responses. Consult a doctor if you have cardiovascular conditions. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any health decisions. Source: European Journal of Applied Physiology (Šrámek et al., 2000), Biology (Yankouskaya et al., 2023), Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences #neuroscience #brainhealth #mindsetcoach #biohacking #coldplunge

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In Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone delivering today and tomorrow. Looking forward to a great couple of days!

Beautiful morning on Donabate beach. Getting ready for day two of The Decider Skills Course!