Check-ins
Book a check-in
A chance to speak to someone 1:1, outside of your organisation, about your mental health and wellbeing.
What are check-ins?
Check-ins are not a therapeutic or HR space. Instead, they offer a chance for you to speak to someone 1:1, outside of your organisation, about mental health and wellbeing.
Check-ins are 25 minutes long (in some cases they can be longer) and take place in person or on Zoom.
What can I expect?
Check-ins are not designed to fix or solve, but to support and guide you, and to give you a safe space for conversation.
They offer an impartial, non-judgemental and empathic ear. You can come to chat, offload, get support and resources, or be signposted to longer-term support.
How can I prepare?
You might want to spend some time reflecting on what you would like to talk about and get out of the session.
Don't wait until things feel really heavy before reaching out. There is no threshold, and you don't have to have "something to talk about". You won't be taking time away from anyone else either (something that always comes up, because we are all so polite!).
A note on confidentiality Important – please read
When you book in with one of our Wellbeing Leads, Production Wellbeing Practitioners or engage with our support services, please know that your conversations are held in strict confidence.
We only consider breaking confidentiality in rare circumstances where there is a serious and immediate risk to your safety or the safety of others, such as suicidal intent, plans to cause harm, or where someone is at risk of serious harm. In these cases, we may need to share limited information with appropriate support services to protect your wellbeing.
If we are meeting face-to-face in the building (e.g. in the theatre or production offices) and it is assessed as a mental health emergency, we would be obliged to inform a designated member of the company team to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.
We also ask for your GP details at the point of booking, so that we can respond quickly and appropriately in the unlikely event of a crisis. Your personal information is handled in line with strict GDPR standards and is stored securely for the duration of your engagement on a show or employment contract.
Confidentiality decisions are never taken lightly and, where possible, we will always try to collaborate with you before proceeding. Your trust and safety are at the forefront of what we do, and we are here to support you with care, professionalism and compassion.
If you have any concerns about your AFT Wellbeing Lead, please email info@applauseforthought.co.uk.
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