As part of the experience, participants may be equipped with one of our advocacy packs, enabling them to visually advocate through our advocacy products. To enquire, please use the contact box at the bottom of the page or email us at info@dasillyheads.com.
Stigma Is Silly : Workshop Experience
Let Us Explain...
Stigma Is Silly is the name of our chaptered, recorded workshop that can be experienced at participant's own pace and convenience. Using a personal story aided by visualizations of specific diagnosis (aka. Silly Heads), participants learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the importance of Visual Mental Health Advocacy - something that is very subtle but extremely powerful. By the end of this experience, advocates will feel empowered and confident in showcasing their advocacy for themselves, friends and family.
Tell me, who benefits from this?
- > Individuals experiencing, or who have experienced a mental health condition.
- > Families, friends, colleagues & peers of individuals working through poor mental health.
- > Corporate establishments / SME businesses & their shareholders.
- > Third level academic institutions.
- > Government – health service & its shareholders.
- > Community groups 18+
AND WHAT ARE THE SPECEFIC BENEFITS?
- Visible show of advocacy on continuous & sustainable basis.
- Promotion of an ethos of belonging and inclusivity in communities.
- Educating the public on social issues effecting mental wellbeing.
- Encouraging healthy dialogue between peers, parents, teachers & employers.
- Instilling confidence to seek professional help.
- Potential decrease of absenteeism/dropout rates as well as an increase in productivity & loyalty.
Interested in talking to us about a workshop? Contact us today!
Given the current climate, Clearstream Cork engaged with Da Silly Heads to host their Mental Health Visual Advocacy Workshops for our employees. We were delighted that the interest was so high that we ended up hosting three workshops.
We were highly impressed that each participant of the workshops received a Da Silly Bobble Hat, that was delivered directly to their home with an individual note of acknowledgment. We received such positive feedback from everyone that attended the workshops and will continue to work with Dan & Mike this year and the future. The personal story and honesty thought-out the workshops really resonated with everyone.
I couldn’t recommend Dan & Mike enough; extremely engaging and authentic individuals that are really making a difference in the mental health space.
Brendan Ahearne, Human Resources, Clearstream Cork
If you are looking for a training to improve your employee wellbeing and spark an authentic conversation around Mental Health, I can recommend without hesitation the training workshop by Dan O’ Mahony and Da Silly Heads. I recently organized and attended a training workshop for an ERG (Employee Resource Group) with Da Silly Heads. I found it not just to be unique end engaging but also highly impactful. They (Dan and Mike) create a psychologically safe place using a number of methodologies.
The session is interactive. Da Silly Heads make an appearance and their meanings are clearly and compassionately explained.
Organizing the training with Dan was an absolute ease. He is very professional, willing to troubleshoot and has a lot of integrity.
Looking forward to working with Dan and Mike again!
Clare Kennelly – Founder of Inclusive World Training