Public events

Tree of life, in person

The ‘Tree of life’ uses the metaphor of a tree to explore the strengths and resources we use throughout our life’s journey.
 
Each part of the tree indicates a part of our story; the roots signify where we have come from, the trunk represents our values and strengths, the branches are our hopes and dreams, the leaves are significant people in our lives and the fruit and flowers represent gifts we have given to and received from others.
 

Steps into peer role, three sessions in person

A collaboration with C&I Peer Coaching service and Single Homeless Project to co-produce specific peer workforce training
 
Who can enrol?
  • People who have attended 'What is Peer Working?’ or already have a clear idea of peer working roles.
  • People who want to learn how to use their lived experience to inspire, motivate and support others with similar experiences.
  • People who have overcome challenges relating to their lived experiences.

Psychosis: ways of understanding the experience, two online sessions

The experience of ‘psychosis’ is more common than you may think. But what does ‘psychosis’ mean and how do you live with and perhaps beyond it?
 
This introductory course aims to address this question by presenting balanced responses from different approaches. We will compare and contrast different ways of and perspectives for understanding the origins of psychosis. We will then explore helpful ways of living with these experiences and moving forward with various support options.
 

Nurturing self-compassion, two online sessions

This course is for everyone who wants to develop a more caring relationship with themselves.
 
It will identify the benefits of being more compassionate and caring to yourself, especially when life becomes challenging.
 
We will look at how self-compassion can help you to respond to suffering and stress with kindness, understanding and care, as well as how to integrate brief practices in your daily life.
 

Making the most of your money, two online sessions

We all want to get the most from our money, especially as the cost of living is increasing, but how can we be sure if we are getting a good deal or not? We may not understand the jargon, it can be difficult to compare prices or we may feel we simply don’t have the time.
 
On this course, we will explore our feelings about money and how this influences our approach to spending. We will look at the tactics companies use to tempt us to buy more and share tips to help us resist them.
 

Making the most of your memory, three online sessions

Do you have concerns about your memory? This course looks at the basics of how our memory works and what can affect it.
 
We will look at ways to make the most of your memory and try some of these out.You will have the opportunity to share what works for you and hear and discuss others’ ideas. The course will be interactive with activities and discussion aimed at empowering you to maximise your memory.
 

Living well with a long-term condition, three online sessions

The emotional aspects of living with physical health problems can impact our mental wellbeing and our ability to live well. On this course we will explore these emotional and psychological aspects of living with a long-term health condition, and the connection between physical and mental wellbeing.
 
We will look at the changes in your life caused by having a long-term condition and any areas you would like to improve.
 

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