movers4wellbeing fellowship
The Movers4Wellbeing Fellowship aims to enhance mental health awareness, develop coaching skills, promote Sustainable Development Goals, and foster community engagement among fellows.
The Movers for Wellbeing Fellowship is a 3 months program, in collaboration with Overcome, a UK-registered mental health charity, Skill Our Future and Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP). The programme aims to empower young mental health practitioners and advocates.
Fellows will gain hands-on experience, personalized training in therapeutic techniques, and supervised client work as mental health coaches. Participants initiate community projects, join a network of like-minded professionals, and contribute to research, with opportunities to be published. No prior qualifications required—just a commitment to making a difference!
Enhance Mental Health Awareness
Educate fellows on the importance of mental health and equip them with the tools to raise awareness within their communities.
Develop Coaching Skills
Provide comprehensive training on mental health coaching.
Promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Foster Community Engagement
Align the fellowship with SDGs, focusing on good health and well-being, quality education, and reduced inequalities.
Encourage fellows to apply their skills in real-world settings, driving positive change in their local communities.
Clinical experience similar to working as an Assistant Psychologist, Support Worker, or Psychological Well-Being Practitioner
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Supervised Client Work: Collect a diverse portfolio of up to 100 clients, each contributing to your accumulation of clinically supervised hours.
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Personalised Training: Tailored one-to-one and group training on Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and ​Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Research Experience: Contribute to primary research and get the opportunity to be a named author on published research papers.
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Professional Network: Work with top graduates and future leaders in the field of psychology within a professional environment prioritising wellbeing and community.
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Young person age under 35;
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Individuals with a strong interest in mental health and a desire to help others, preferably with some knowledge of interventions;
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Intelligence and a willingness to learn and grow;
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English proficiency;
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Availability for full-time commitment during the 3-month term;
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No prior qualifications or specific career goals are necessary. Your willingness to contribute and make a difference is what matters most to us;
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Individuals from underrepresented communities (LGBTIQ+, PwD, Indigenous Peoples,...) are preferred.
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What is the commitment requirement?The expected average working hours are approximately 30 hours per week for 3 months.
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What if I am not available for this cohort? Will there be another opportunity?Yes, we are adjusting the program recruitment on a rolling basis. You can apply in the following months if convenient.
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I can only make time for a month, can I still apply?Yes you can, as long as you can commit to your first month’s intensive training, the timeline of community project is adjustable.
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Is 30-hour commitment fixed in 9-5 hours?For the training month, it takes place UK timezone 10am to 5pm. You will be able to share your availability if you can only practice after working hour.
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Does fulltime commitment mean full day?Apart from 1-3 hours training on the training month, the practice and project time commitment is flexible based your availability.
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What are community projects that I can join?Once graduating the fellowship, you can apply your knowledge in a 2-month practical phase, providing mental health support to participants in programs/community projects such as the Movers Programme, YECAP, Skill Our Future. This hands-on experience will allow you to make a tangible impact while refining your skills in real-world settings.