1 in 4 of us can experience a panic attack at any point and as a physical first aider you are more likely to come across someone experiencing a panic attack than a heart attack. This will be a quick lunch-time talk into how to deal with panic attacks, whether you experience them yourself or […]

Ready for courageous conversations? What makes some people more susceptible to birth trauma than others and why? How can we pave the way for trauma prevention, recovery and healing? Ruth joins Dr Rebecca Moore to deliver an inspiring presentation on Channeling hope and compassion. More details here!

I am so happy Colin agreed to join me for CHAMPS Talks. Colin lives with OCD and our conversation is very much about his own experience, the highs, the very lows, and everything in-between. He has promised me a raw conversation. I know from when we first met pre-pandemic at the House of Lords, he […]

The Women's Utilities Network, welcomes positive psychology practitioner and trauma-informed coach, Ruth Cooper-Dickson, in delivering a keynote talk looking at resilience and how we can build resilience within our work and personal lives. Ruth will be joined by a responding panel of senior female leaders from the Utilities sector sharing their experiences around resilience. Secure […]

Time to brush up on your MHFA Skills? Our online half-day refresher is perfect for you as: * A reminder of what mental health is, factors that impact it positively and negatively, and recovery * A review of the role that stress plays in work-related mental health issues and how to manage it more effectively […]

Find out more about our 60 minute 'Signature' workshop below: Anxiety and anxiety disorders are often seen by many as being the ‘acceptable’ end of the spectrum of mental ill health conditions. Those living with these mental health conditions know that they can be debilitating and life changing. Anxiety is common and is often left […]

Anxiety os the theme of 2023's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. As a patron on the anxiety charity No Panic, contributor to the brilliant book "How I live with panic" by Claire Eastham and MHFA Instructor, Ruth Cooper-Dickson will be hosting a short session on how to deal with panic attacks. As someone […]

This 90-minute energising session hosted by Ruth Cooper-Dickson from Team CHAMPS, is a great opportunity to practice those sometimes difficult and tricky conversations on wellbeing and the workplace in a safe space. We will start with a short recap of the signs when someone may be in the strain zone for too long, plus the […]

Hi, my name is Ruth. I live with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and ADHD. I've dealt with panic attacks since I was about 19 years old (I am now 44!). Anxiety used to cripple me and I do believe that anxiety and anxiety disorders are often seen by many as being the ‘acceptable’ end […]

‘Integrating Research and Practice’ is the theme for the Coaching Psychology Conference 2023. The aim is to reflect on how research needs to inform coaching practice within the discipline, and how research can be developed through practice, to enable practitioners and psychologists to become reflective and reflexive. Dr Natalie Lancer, Chair of the British Psychological […]

"Staying Connected in a Hybrid Working World" is hosted and led by wellbeing expert Ruth Cooper-Dickson from Champs. The webinar is your opportunity to learn about concepts like flow to combat languishing, and how to be strategic with self-care when it comes to self-leadership in a hybrid working world. This is your chance to learn […]

Ruth will be joined by CHIEF members at their flagship London HQ in Bedford Square for an evening meet-up to talk through her recently published peer reviewed research in the European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. Here she will be sharing some case studies of the work Ruth has led as a trauma informed coach. […]