Mental health and wellbeing: insights and support - an online spotlight event
Mental health and wellbeing: insights and support - an online spotlight event
Delivered by Frank Williams Academy
Thursday 10 December 2026
About this event
Join us for an informative and supportive session exploring the impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) on mental health and wellbeing. We’ll discuss the emotional challenges that can arise after SCI, including experiences of loss, adjustment, pain, family dynamics, as well as those associated with different levels of injury. The session will also provide guidance on the support available, covering topics such as pain management, mindfulness and different counselling approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR and person-centred therapy. Through lived experience insights and practical guidance, we hope you will gain a better understanding of strategies and resources that can support positive mental wellbeing after SCI.
- Presented by: Kerryn Pratt, Head of the Frank Williams Academy
- Guest speakers: Ian Younghusband, Louisa Tempest and Stephen Brookes (SIA Counselling Team)
Thursday 10 December | 6:30 – 8:30pm |Online via MS Teams
If you experience any issues with the online booking system, or have more questions regarding this event please contact [email protected].
Hi, my name’s Ian and I’m the SIA counselling and wellbeing manager. I’ve been injured since June 1998 following an accident racing motocross, resulting in a C5 complete injury and am passionate about helping others come to terms with their, or their loved ones SCI.
Living with a SCI can be tough – and that’s an understatement. Coming to terms with the physical health effects and all the life-changing consequences of injury can take its toll on our mental health. Our team of counsellors all have lived experience of SCI.
Frank Williams Academy, transforming the lives of spinal cord injured (SCI) people through education, training, research and development.