Timetable Winter Term 2016
Managing Anxiety / Do you live with anxiety? Our course looks at anxiety and ways of managing it. Learn how to identify triggers that result in anxious feelings and be introduced into ways of coping with anxiety.Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 13 September / 1:30pm-4:30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 15 September / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 23 September / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 26 September / 2.00pm-
4.30pm / One session
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 3 October / 10.30am-
1.00pm / One session
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 8 November / 1:30pm-4:30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 10 November / 1:30pm-4:30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 25 November / 10.00am-
12.30pm / One session
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 5 December / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
Understanding Anxiety / Many people get anxious. Some people get severely anxious to the point where it affects their daily life. This course aims to give you an understanding of what anxiety is, what the causes are and what its effects are.
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 16 September / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 19 September / 2.00pm-
4.30pm / One session
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 26 September / 10.30am-
1.00pm / One session
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 1 November / 1.30pm-
4.30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 3 November / 1.30pm-
4.30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 18 November / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 28 November / 10.00am-
1.00pm / One session
Literacy and Numeracy Functional Skills (computer based) / Functional Skills English
This qualification assesses speaking, listening, communication, reading and writing. It is also suitable for those who wish to apply their English skills to a range of unfamiliar contexts, through discussions, exchanges, texts and through written communication.
Functional Skills Maths
This qualification contains one mandatory unit and is externally set and assessed. The qualification is suitable for learners who wish to be recognized for their achievement of a wide range of mathematical skills for use in everyday life
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / Weekly as of 13 Sept to 20 Dec / 10.30am-12.30pm / One session per week
Exercise For Health / This is a weekly class for people who want to improve their health. Exercising is not the only thing you can do to improve your health. Each week we will look at various ways of improving your health. This will be followed with 30 – 45 minutes of exercises.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 13 and 20 September / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 26 Sept and 3 Oct / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 11 and 18 October / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 24 and 31 October / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 8 and 15 November / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 21 and 28 November / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 6 and 13 December / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 19 December / 10.00am
11.30am / One session per week
Self Esteem / This workshop looks at what self esteem is and ways of building it up. By looking at your own strengths and abilities we aim to help you create a more positive and healthy view of yourself.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 20 and 27 September / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Two sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 22 and 27 September / 10.00am-12.00pm / Two sessions
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 3 and 10 October / 2.00pm-4.30pm / Two Sessions
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 10 and 17 October / 10.00am-12.30pm / Two Sessions
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 15 and 22 November / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Two Sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 17 and 24 November / 2.00pm-4.30pm / Two Sessions
Treasure Your Wellbeing / Treasure your well being considers what makes us happy as individuals and how finding a balance between the different areas of our lives can help in developing a positive state of mind.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
St Anne Street, Community Fire Station, L3 3DS / 15, 22, 29 Sept and 6 13 Oct / 10.00am-12.30pm / Five sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 16, 23, 30 Sept and 7 14 Oct / 2.00pm-4.30pm / Five sessions
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 30 Sept and 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct / 10.00am-12.30pm / Five sessions
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 14, 21, 28 Nov 5, 12 Dec / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Five sessions
Understanding OCD / OCD is a form of anxiety disorder, but many people find it difficult to understand or explain it. In this workshop we will discuss what causes OCD and look at some treatments and coping strategies.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 22 September / 10.00am-1.00pm / One session
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 20 October / 10.00am-1.00pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 14 November / 10.00am-1.00pm / One session
Understanding Depression / Many people experience depression and it can affect us - and the people close to us - in different ways. This workshop helps students to learn about depression.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 26 September / 1.30pm-4.30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 4 November / 10.00am-1.00pm / One session
The Whole Of Me / This course will explore how your spirituality can help you recover and gain confidence.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 26 Sept and 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct / 1.30pm-3.30pm / Five sessions
Confidence Through Drama / If you are quiet and reserved, this fun and interactive workshop may help. It uses drama, and creative techniques to help you try to overcome barriers that prevent you from expressing yourself.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
Crosby Library, Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0LQ / 26 Sept and 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct / 2.00pm-4.30pm / Five sessions
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov / 10.00am-12.30pm / Four Sessions
Fed Up / Come and learn how to cook cheap, nutritious, tasty meals using a slow cooker. Each week you will learn new recipes from a professional chef named Adam who, has created easy to learn recipes. At the end of the course you will be given a larder pack and a slow cooker so you can start making your own delicious slow cooked food.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
Marina Restaurant, Sefton Street, Coburg Wharf, Liverpool L3 4BP / 28 Sept and 5, 12, 19 Oct / 1.00pm-
3.30pm / Four sessions
Expressive Arts / Has Art always been a passion of yours? But, over the years that has disappeared? This course aims to not only reignite that passion but, get you back doing the Art you love.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
Crosby Library, Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0LQ / 31 Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov and 5, 12 Dec / 10.00am-1.00pm / Seven sessions
Creating Positive Body Image / This course recognises the connection between a negative body image and poor self-esteem. It aims to explore some of the social factors that impact on body image, for example the media. It also looks to identify strategies for use by individuals and groups that promote positive body image. Furthermore, it will provide a safe and supportive environment to engage in discussion around these issues.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 30 Sept and 7, 14, 21 Oct / 10.00am-12.30pm / Four sessions
Confidence Building / This course aims to share ideas and tools to enable you to increase your confidence to support of recovery and wellbeing.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 4 and 11 Oct / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Two sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 6 and 13 Oct / 10.00am-12.30pm / Two sessions
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 17 and 24 Oct / 2.00pm-4.30pm / Two sessions
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 29 Nov and 6 Dec / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Two sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 1 and 8 December / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Two sessions
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 2 and 9 December / 10.00am-12.00pm / Two sessions
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 12 and 19 December / 10.00am-12.30pm / Two sessions
Creative Writing / This course offers training to develop skills in the art of creative writing. There is much evidence that creativity improves low mood, increasing self esteem and confidence. Therefore the development of such skills encourages an individual to be proactive in actively engaging on this creative writing course.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct and 4, 11 Nov / 10.00am-12.30pm / Six sessions
Crosby Library, Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0LQ / 27 Oct and 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov / 1.30pm-4.00pm / Five sessions
Addiction Awareness / A session to help people understand addiction and the effects it can have on individuals, families and communities.
To discuss the differences between facts and myths in relation to addiction.
To inform on local support services and treatment services.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 10 October / 10.00am-1.00pm / One session
St Anne Street, Community Fire Station, L3 3DS / 8 December / 10.00am-1.00pm / One Session
Journeys Through Film / Have you ever left the cinema full of insights and inspiration that made you want to share and reflect? Then this is for you!
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
13 Crosby Road North. Liverpool, L22 0LD / 8 September / 10.30am-2.00pm / One session
13 Crosby Road North. Liverpool, L22 0LD / 13 October / 10.30am-2.00pm / One session
13 Crosby Road North. Liverpool, L22 0LD / 10 November / 10.30am-2.00pm / One session
13 Crosby Road North. Liverpool, L22 0LD / 8 December / 10.30am-2.00pm / One session
Assertiveness / Do you find you are unable to complain about bad service, ring up about bills or other difficult situations? This session offers techniques you can use to be assertive, speak up for yourself and get what you want.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 18 October / 1.30pm-4.30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 20 October / 10.00am-1.00pm / One Session
Southport Fire Station, Albert Road,
Southport, PR9 0LH / 31 October / 1.30pm-4.30pm / One session
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 13 December / 1.30pm-4.30pm / One session
Rathbone Learning Suite, Mill Lane, Wavertree, L13 4AW / 15 December / 1.30pm-4.30pm / One Session
Living Life To The Full / Our lives are full of opportunities – but we need to be able to recognise them when they come along, This course offers a variety of tools and insight that will help enhance our lives.
Venue / Dates / Time / Duration
St Anne Street, Community Fire Station, L3 3DS / 20, 27 Oct and 3, 10, 17 and 24 Nov / 10.00am-12.30pm / Six sessions
The Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool, L9 2AF / 28 Oct and 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov and 2 Dec / 10.00am-2.00pm / Six sessions
May Logan, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ / 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov and 2, 9 Dec / 10.00am-12.00pm / Six sessions
Health and Wellbeing for Carers / This course is for those who provide support for a family member, friend or loved one who is experiencing mental distress. The course will explore experiences of stress in relation to the caring role and look at strategies for relaxing and taking time to care for ourselves.