Training Courses
Mental Health Self-Defence® (is the Registered Trademark of Triangle Foundation).
At Triangle Foundation, we believe prevention is better than cure. Our Mental Health Self-Defence® Programme offers Clients a proven, evidence-based approach to supporting wellbeing and resilience in today’s demanding fast-paced world.
Developed over two decades of evidence-based research by the Triangle Foundation and approved by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), this two day programme teaches practical tools to help you protect and strengthen your mental health, build self-confidence, improve sleep, and reduce the effects of stress, anxiety and anxiety based depression including atychiphobia (the fear of failure).
Learn more about the Mental Health Self Defence® Programme
This stimulating and highly engaging two-day program teaches practical, evidence-based strategies designed to help individuals protect their mental health and enhance their overall quality of life. Throughout the programme, participants are guided through powerful tools, visualisation exercises and personalised techniques that empower them to:
• Identify personal and professional goals with clarity
• Recognise and remove barriers to progress
• Build resilience against stress, anxiety, and anxiety-based depression
• Strengthen wellbeing and develop lifelong self-defence techniques
The course is fully adaptable to the needs of each attendee ensuring it remains inclusive, relevant, and deeply personalised.
Key Benefits
Participants will leave equipped with the confidence and skills to make lasting change, including:
• Increased confidence and enhanced performance
• Revitalised motivation and clarity of focus inspiring others along the way
• Better quality sleep and reduced stress levels
• Greater balance between work and personal life
• Improved communication and stronger relationships
• Replacement of unhelpful habits with healthier routines
• Practical techniques to enhance emotional control and overall wellbeing
• Every participant receives a Triangle Foundation Certificate of Attendance, recognising their commitment to personal and professional wellbeing including six months, ongoing email Support.
Want to Know More?
For over 25 years, David Briscombe has delivered his bespoke Mind Power and Mental Health Self-Defence® Programmes to a wide range of organisations across the UK — including NHS Trusts, financial institutions, local authorities and blue-chip corporations.
Every participant receives specially developed supporting materials designed to reinforce and build upon the techniques taught during the seminar, ensuring the learning continues long after the course has ended.
Full Refund Guarantee
We are completely confident in the impact of this programme.
If you attend the first day and are not entirely satisfied for any reason, we will provide a full refund no questions asked.
Foundation 50% Funded Support
2-Day Mental Health Self Defence ® Programme Fee
Standard Fee (for the two days) £250.00
Foundation-Funded Fee (50% funded) £125.00
To make this programme more accessible to everyone, some fees may be *Fully Funded by Triangle Foundation for individuals who may meet the *criteria for further information, please see the bottom of the page.
What Organisations Say About the Programme
“David’s Mental Health courses are highly popular with our staff. He manages to be informative, engaging, entertaining and de-stressing all at once!”
Heather Fish - Learning & Development Manager, SA Brain & Co. Ltd
“Using his knowledge and experience, David helped our team of mechanical engineers challenge old limiting beliefs and embrace new ways of thinking when facing complex challenges. His Mental Health programme was both entertaining and stimulating.”
Hillary Watkins – HR Director, Alstom Power Steam Turbines Retrofit
“The Mind Power course was informative, enjoyable and of great benefit.”
North Glamorgan NHS Trust
“It has given me real insight into myself and changed my outlook on life for the better.”
Gwalia Housing Group
Find out if you qualify for Triangle Foundation fully *funded support.