Matthew Whitbread (MSc Psych BEd Hons Dip Couns)
Pastoral Mentor / Positive Psychologist at Priory School Southsea- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
Equal Education GroupSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
ELSA ( Emotional Literacy Support )
Portsmouth City CouncilJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Qualified Teacher
Department for EducationSep, 1994- Oct, 2024 -
BEd. (First Class Hons)
University of London -
Diploma Counselling Skills and Mindfulness Hypnotherapy (Distinction)
Chrysalis Training -
MSc. Merit (Applied Psychology)
University of East London
Experience
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Priory School Southsea
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pastoral Mentor / Positive Psychologist
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Sep 2021 - Present
As an MSc. graduate Positive Psychology Practitioner, Qualified Teacher and Trainer, I translate knowledge, skills and experience into an evidence-based and person-centred practice – coproducing Positive Psychology interventions for students in an urban secondary education setting. Working one to one, small group, whole class and organisationally to deliver Positive Psychology Interventions. My practice is centred around Applied Positive Psychology and Person-Centred Coaching (Egan Skilled-Helper). M.Sc – Applied Positive Psychology B.Ed (Hons) First Class – Urban Education Diploma Counselling Skills
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Right at Home Portsmouth
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Wellbeing Manager
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2021
Training - Developed and delivered training for caregivers, assessed training and development needs for Right at Home Portsmouth, helped caregivers develop skills, behaviours and knowledge, created training programmes, presented in-person training sessions, produced media assets and monitored training for effectiveness Wellbeing engagement – Helps the business and caregivers understand, manage and improve (the boundary between) personal and workplace wellbeing Leadership – Works across the business to make a viable case for wellbeing and training to gain sustainable support Exemplary culture – Highlights and celebrates wellbeing and continuous learning behaviours and also 'walks the walk' in creating and managing a balanced & successful care business and personal life
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British Airways
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Assistance Counsellor / Therapist
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Jul 1997 - Jul 2020
Counsellor for Crewcare, a service delivering solution-focused and crisis counselling for British Airways Cabin CrewSteering Group Chair, managing change and continuous service improvementEngagement work with British Airways Wellbeing Programme, building strong peer-support networks and promoting counselling and wellbeing for optimal functioning and psychological healthManaged electronic communications, including website design, podcast production and video promotional material for employee engagement Long Haul Cabin Crew, holding licences to operate as Cabin Crew on Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
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Global Learning Academy Line Trainer
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2013
Developed professional customer service staff trainingDelivered behavioural training in Diversity, Anti-Bullying and Harrassment and Cultural AwarenessDesigned and applied programmes and planned and achieved corporate training goalsAdhered to all applicable corporate quality and safety protocolsTrained new Crew Members to deliver airline customer service
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Bridgemary School
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Gosport
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Assistant Pastoral Manager - Year 11
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May 1994 - Sep 1997
As Pastoral Manager supported teaching and learning across the whole school to accelerate the academic and personal development of students Promoted a calm, safe , effective environment for students to learn Examined emotional and mental health needs of each pupil As Pastoral Manager supported teaching and learning across the whole school to accelerate the academic and personal development of students Promoted a calm, safe , effective environment for students to learn Examined emotional and mental health needs of each pupil
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Education
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University of East London
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applied Positive Psychology, Psychology -
1990 - 1994
Central School of Speech and Drama, U. of London
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Hons) First Class, Drama, Linguistics, Urban Education
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