Why Stop Paddling?
The idea came from this 2004 book: 
Stop Paddling provides information for improving:
• mood, health, well being, lifestyle
• recovery from crises,
• effectiveness in achieving goals
Objectives include:
• Mental health recovery training through systems such as WRAP, In-Sight and Mood Mapping
• Challenging conventional thinking on causes of stress related health problems
• Creating environments where people in-recovery can flourish
As chemist in the food and pharmaceutical industries prior to and after diagnosis with manic depression Roger wanted to develop mood and recovery courses beyond those on offer. After working weekends as a trainer for a charity, Roger left his full-time job to set up Stop Paddling Training providing..
• Food and Mood
• Understanding Mood and Bipolar Diagnosis
• Wellness Recovery Action Planning
...all as one day courses or tailored to suit your organisations needs.
Roger's qualifications include:
• Chemistry BSc
• Stress advice qualifications - Glasgow Caledonian University
• SMTP Bipolar Facilitator - MDF the Bi-Polar Organisation
• Mental health research training from both the Mental Health Foundation and from Rethink Mental Illness
• WRAP Facilitator & MHFA Instructor - Care Services Improvement Partnership
Latest publication:
"Bipolar Disorder - A guide for mental health professionals, carers and those who live with it" Roger Smith, Danny Walsh - Pavilion Publishing, Brighton. Delivery from 30th January 2012.
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Roger Smith - Researcher, Author and Trainer
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