Prospectus and Timetable – Grantham Spring 2018
Enrolment
If you wish to attend any of our courses, you will need to enrol with the Recovery College. Please contact the College so they can make you an appointment for one of their one hour group enrolment sessions.
Each enrolment slot will start with a presentation from College staff so please arrive promptly.
Here are the details for our next enrolment sessions:
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday21stFebruary 2017 / 2:00pm
3:30pm
GranthamSpring Term Courses
‘Taster’ Courses
These single-session courses provide an introduction to a particular topic and are designed to be both accessible and enjoyable.
‘Taster’ courses are ideal for students who may be new to the College and/or who may be uncertain about committing themselves to a longer programme of study. Courses typically last 2.5 hours, and include a break for refreshments.
Bouncing back! Exploring Resilience in Mental Health
This single-session course explores the concept of resilience and why some people are more effective in withstanding the challenges and adversities of life than others. It proposes that all of us can become more resilient, by developing a greater degree of flexibility and more helpful ways of viewing and responding to events. The course suggests a range of ways to recognise our strengths, develop our confidence and build more meaningful lives.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday17th January 2018 / 10.00am-12.30pm
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
This single-session course will dispel common misconceptionsaround Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and explores the nature and impact of the condition. It will be beneficial to those who have been diagnosed with BPD, or those who are supporting someone with the condition.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday 21stFebruary 2018 / 10.00am-12.30pm
Understanding Psychosis
This single-session course will dispel common misconceptionsaround Psychosis and explores the nature and impact of the condition. It will be beneficial to those who have been diagnosed with Psychosis, or those who are supporting someone with the condition.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF
Understanding Stress
This single-session course provides an overview of stress; what it is, where it comes from and how it may affect us. It explores the importance of recognising and responding to the signs of excessive stress, and offers potential ways to manage stress more effectively.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday17th January 2018 / 1:30pm – 4.00pm
Understanding Anxiety
This single-session course provides an introduction to anxiety; what it is, how it affects us, how to recognise when it becomes a problem. It explores how anxiety may be reinforced by our thinking and behaviour. A number of self-help strategies are considered to manage anxiety more effectively.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday24thJanuary 2018 / 1:30pm – 4.00pm
Introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
This single-session course provides an overview and introduction to the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) tool. WRAP is a tool designed to help us to take greater responsibility for own wellbeing and recovery, by identifying potential triggers and early warning signs of becoming unwell, and creating action plans to help us respond effectively. Students who undertake this introductory course may subsequently enrol on the 4-session Developing my own Wellness Recovery Action Plan course.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday28th February 2018 / 10.00am – 12.30pm
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
This single-session coursewill dispel common misconceptionsaround Bipolar and explores the nature and impact of the condition. It will be beneficial to those who have been diagnosed with Bipolar, or those who are supporting someone with the condition.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF
Understanding a Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This single-session course provides an introduction to PTSD, examines some popular misconceptions, explores how it may affect those living with the condition and identifies possible treatment options.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF
Understanding Low Mood
This single-session course offers an introduction to low mood; it explores possible explanations and examines how low mood may affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The experience of living with low mood is explored and various treatment options are considered. A range of self-help strategies are offered to manage low mood more effectively.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF
Core Courses
These courses are typically three to four sessions in length and allow students to explore topics in greater depth.
Living Well
This 4-session course is aimed at thosenew to the Recovery College. This course emphasises the importance of lifestyle, sleep, exercise and stress reduction.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF
Changing Words into Actions
This 3-session course is aimed at thosewho want to make some positive changes in their lives but may be unsure about where to start.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday 28th February, Wednesday7th March & Wednesday 14th March 2018 / 1:30pm – 4.00pm
Dreaming of a Better Sleep
Having difficulty getting off to sleep at night? Waking up early in the morning? Spending all night tossing and turning? This 3-session course aims to help you improve your understanding of sleep and ways of dealing with sleep problems.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday 21st March & Wednesday 28th March 2018 / 1:30pm – 4.00pm
Developing my own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
This 4-session course follows on from the introductory ‘taster’ WRAP course, and enables students to create their own personalised Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Please note: students will need to have attended the introductory ‘taster’ WRAP course.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday7th March,
Wednesday 14th March, Wednesday 21stMarch & Wednesday 28th March 2018 / 10.00am-12.30pm
Making Myself Heard
Expressing our thoughts and feelings openly and honestly can be challenging. This 3-session course explores how we communicate with each other, and compares and contrasts assertive, passive and aggressive styles of communication. The implications of the different styles are considered, and a range of strategies and techniques are suggested to promote a more assertive approach.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday24thJanuary,
Wednesday 31stJanuary,
Wednesday 7th February 2018 / 10.00am – 12.30pm
Living beyond the Label
Experiencing mental ill health can be challenging enough without having the added burden of mental health discrimination, stigma and the exclusion from society which can follow. We will question the negative impact of discrimination and stigma in all areas of our lives and begin to focus on positive strategies to support and enable us to lead the life we want to.
Locality / Venue / Date / TimeGrantham / Beaconfield Centre, Grantham NG31 9DF / Wednesday 31stJanuary,
Wednesday 7th February 2018 / 1:30pm – 4.00pm
FAQ’s
What does it cost?
All our courses are free.
Do I need to be referred by my mental health team/professional?
No, we don’t accept referrals. If you are in receipt of mental health services, your named professional may tell you about the College and some of the courses available. However it is up to you to make contact and express an interest to enrol.
How do I enrol at the College?
When you contact the College a member of the team will arrange an appointment for enrolment at one of our half-termly enrolment sessions. You are more than welcome to bring a supporter along for this session. Please bring a form of ID with you (Bank Card, Driving License etc)
I don’t want to go back to College and I don’t have many qualifications. Does this matter?
Currently none of our courses require any formal entry requirements and whilst the Recovery College is running on the principles of Further Education please don’t let a negative past experience put you off. At the Recovery College you will be encouraged to discuss subjects which arise, share ideas and support other students and most importantly you will learn at your own pace.
Do I have to take any test or exams at the College?
No, we currently aren’t running any accredited courses at the College although as the College develops some accredited courses may become available.
How many other students will be on the course with me?
The student cohort will remain small, so you have the best chance of fully understanding through shared learning and discussion. The maximum number of students per course will be between 10-12.
Are there a maximum number of courses I can take?
Your enrolment at the College will last one year. The College runs on a three term academic year. During the first two terms we recommend you taking a mixture of ‘taster sessions’ and ‘core sessions. In your final term, to prepare you for leaving the College, we would recommend you take our ‘moving on’ courses. At enrolment we would make sure you are not overwhelming yourself by taking too many courses, therefore, we would advise a maximum of eight courses during the academic year.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
No, just an openness to learning and a willingness to get involved. Most things are provided but as your time goes on at the College you may require extra files to keep your work in. We do not provide food at the College but there will be refreshments available.
Is transport provided?
Transport is not provided as students at the College will be expected to make their own arrangements to and from venues.
Where will I learn and who will teach me?
We currently deliver courses across four localities - Grantham, Lincoln, Gainsborough and Stamford. To assure the standard of our courses, all courses are co-delivered by a qualified trainer, an expert health professional and an expert by experience.
What if I need some support with studying once the course had begun?
Can I bring a supporter?
At enrolment you will have the opportunity to complete an Individual Learning Plan. This is a means through which you can highlight any barriers to learning. Your plan will enable trainers to adapt the delivery of the courses for your specific needs. If you find during the course you don’t understand something then please raise this with the trainer. We may be able to offer you, on an informal basis, a ‘study buddy’ who can give you some support in sessions. Bringing along a supporter is a good idea; however we would require your supporter to enrol as a student of the College.
What happens if I don’t attend part of or the whole course?
We recognise that on occasions you may be unable to attend a session or a course for a variety of reasons. If you are unable to attend, please let us know via phone, text or email at the earliest opportunity. You will find our contact details in your Welcome Pack. This will enable us to offer the place to another student, where appropriate. Full attendance on ‘core’ courses is important, as absence will affect your learning.