WE ARE ALSO RUNNING TWO 4-WEEK WORKSHOPS ON, GARDENING AND CRAFTS THROUGH OCTOBER:

Course Name: “Crafty ways to make you feel good”

This is a four week course exploring different creative ways to occupy our time, build our self-confidence and learn new skills that can help our wellbeing.

Date/Time of Course:

Thursday 6th October 10.30am -- 12.30pm

Thursday 13th October 10.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday 20th October 10.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday 27th October 10.30am – 12.30pm

Course Name: “Gardening to make you feel good”

This is a four week course exploring how gardening can promote our wellbeing.

You don’t have to be an experienced gardener to take part.

Date/Time of Course:

Thursday 6th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Quayside House)

Thursday 13th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Edward St Hospital garden) Thursday 20th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Edward St Hospital garden) Thursday 27th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm (Edward St Hospital garden)

WE ALSO OFFER SPECIFIC STUDY SKILLS SESSIONS – PLEASE CALL MICK MORROW FOR DETAILS.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COURSES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE RECOVERY COLLEGE, QUAYSIDE HOUSE, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

For further information about the College please contact:

The Recovery College

Black Country Partnership NHS Trust

Quayside House

Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

Tel: 0121 543 4061.

Email:

Trust website: www.therecoverycollege.co.uk

The Recovery College

October 2016

Courses

Name of Course “Reaching for the Stars”

Who the course is for For people to identify what they want for the

future.

Date Tuesday 4th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “Mindfulness”

Who the course is for For people to explore what mindfulness is

about.

Date Tuesday 4th October 2016

Time 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Name of Course “Wellness Recovery Action Planning

(WRAP)”

Who the course is for For people to promote their own wellbeing

and manage stress.

Date Wednesday 5th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 1.00pm

Name of Course “Crafts for Cats and Dogs project”

Who the course is for For people with some knitting/crochet

experience or for those who would like to

learn.

Date Monday 10th October2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “Am I Employable?”

Who the course is for For people who want to explore skills to

improve their chances of work.

Date Monday 10th October 2016

Time 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Name of Course “Coping with Anxiety”

Who the course is for For people who would like to explore coping

skills for dealing with anxiety.

Date Tuesday 11th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “Coping with Bipolar”

Who the course is for For people who want to learn about bipolar

affective disorder and how to cope.

Date Wednesday 12th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm


Name of Course “Volunteering”

Who the course is for For people who want to learn more about

volunteering in the Sandwell area.

Date Friday 14th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 1.00pm

Name of Course “CBT workshop”

Who the course is for For people to learn what CBT is and how it

can help with their mental health.

Date Tuesday 18th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30.pm

Name of Course “Music & Mental Health”

Who the course is for For people to explore how music can help

their mental health.

Date Wednesday 19th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “Creative Writing”

Who the course is for For people to learn how creative writing can

help their wellbeing.

Date Tuesday 25th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “The Black Country Way”

Who the course is for Have your say on mental health services for

the future.

Date Tuesday 25th October 2016

Time 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Name of Course “Confidence Building”

Who the course is for Exploring different ways of building up your

confidence.

Date Wednesday 26th October 2016

Time 10.30am – 12.30pm

Name of Course “Creativity & Mental Health”

Who the course is for For people who want to explore different

creative ways of helping their wellbeing.

Date/Time of Course Friday 7th October 2016 10.30am – 3.00.pm

Friday 14th October 2016 10.30am – 3.00pm

Friday 21st October 2016 10.30am – 3.00pm

Friday 28th October 2016 10.30am – 3.00pm