𝐂𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟!

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), in proud partnership with the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 (𝐌𝐨𝐇), 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚, successfully concluded a dynamic two-day Mental Health Training 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 workshop, held on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at its Turkeyen Campus.𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬. The event, which ran from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, was a crucial step in the college’s unwavering commitment to holistic teacher development and wellness education.

With a powerful objective of equipping educators at the 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 levels with essential knowledge and practical skills to address psychological and neurological challenges in school-age children, this training marked a significant milestone in CPCE’s ongoing mission to foster compassionate, capable, and mentally aware teacher candidates across the nation.

The training was expertly moderated by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡, whose seamless guidance and professional facilitation elevated the learning environment and ensured a smooth flow of sessions. Also instrumental in the event’s coordination and success were 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐥, Director of CPCE, and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳, Vice Principal (Curriculum and Instruction), and the Senior Leadership Team who delivered insightful opening remarks that underscored the importance of mental health as a cornerstone of quality education.

Participants benefited from the expertise of 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞, a distinguished public health advocate, educator, and practitioner with the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. Dr. Constantine, who served as both presenter and facilitator, led comprehensive modules on mental health conditions, the science behind early detection, and strategies for proactive intervention within the educational framework. Accompanying Dr. Constantine were two proactive interns whose collective contributions were both enlightening and deeply resonant, further empowering lecturers with the tools to more effectively support the emotional and psychological needs of their students.

A vital highlight of the training was the robust participation of Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) Lecturers from Cyril Potter College of Education Centres across the country. Their collective presence not only signified unity and national representation but also ensured that the knowledge shared would be disseminated throughout CPCE’s far-reaching network, amplifying its impact across Guyana’s teacher education landscape.

The event featured interactive segments, including icebreakers, module-based presentations, group reflections, and dynamic discussions that brought theory into practice. The learning atmosphere was both academically rigorous and emotionally supportive, cultivating a space for openness, awareness, and professional growth.

The CPCE administration extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, facilitators, and participants for making the training a success. This initiative not only reinforces CPCE’s vision of educating, empowering, and enriching future generations but also demonstrates the institution’s proactive stance on mental health awareness as a vital component of educational excellence.

As CPCE continues to pave the way in teacher education, this workshop stands as a reminder of the institution’s dedication to nurturing educators who are not only intellectually equipped but emotionally responsive, ready to shape learning spaces that are safe, inclusive, and supportive for every child.