Workshops & Courses
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Workshops and courses are co-produced by staff and volunteers with personal experience of mental health difficulties. They aim to create an opportunity to gain personal insight, self-understanding and practical skills to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing through peer support and mutual learning.
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We welcome ideas for new workshops as well as which you'd like to see repeated.
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2017 details of what's coming up
Well Aware
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Healthy Minds ‘Well Aware’ courses are for anyone who is experiencing mental distress and who wants to become better at managing their well-being. Participants will be encouraged to identify, challenge and change unhelpful thinking, learn new coping strategies and build on their ability to 'bounce back'.
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Community room, Todmorden fire station
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Allotmenting for WellbeingCome and join us for our first ever workshop at our allotment, where we'll sample some home-grown food, in-between sketching and creative writing exercises inspired by the allotment.
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Pye Nest allotment
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Writing for Wellbeing
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In this 3 week course we'll look at how we might corporate regular expressive writing into our lives, as well as using the space to explore our own histories and experiences through the written word to aid a range of long term benefits to wellbeing.
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Hebden Bridge Town Hall
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Self-acceptance
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In this workshop we will explore what it means to have a kinder relationship with ourselves, how we can achieve this and the benefits this can bring; from increased self-esteem and confidence, improved relationships and a brighter outlook.
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VAC, Hall St, Halifax HX1 5AY
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Managing Anxiety
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Through discussion this workshop will support participants to gain an understanding of their anxiety and triggers to anxiety. We will develop and practise strategies in managing the symptoms of anxiety which can limit our day to day lives.
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Brighouse Library HD6 2AF
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Boundaries
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What makes you feel uncomfortable and stressed and how can you communicate this to others? We will talk about different types of boundaries and why they are important to us. We will think about difficulties setting and maintaining boundaries and our right to have boundaries. We will explore how to support yourself to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
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Studio Rooms, 11 St. James St, Halifax HX1 5SU
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Head Space
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In this 3 week course we will explore the following themes: dealing with stress, improving confidence and self-esteem & moving forward to get what you need and want. Participants will have the opportunity to progress onto Well Aware course that runs after the Head space, where they can explore their personal recovery in more depth.
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Southgate Methodist Church, Elland
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Time, Loss & Change
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In this workshop we will explore the concept of time, loss and change through discussion and activities. The workshop will address matters of time, how we can adapt and move with change and build upon personal identity.
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Brighouse Library, Halifax Rd HD6 2AF
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To book a place on this course, please email us by clicking on the button, specifying which course and dates you want, or call 01422 345154
Mood Vs. Feelings
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Getting a handle on what is going on in terms of internal mood can support us to manage how we respond to this with our feelings. In this workshop we learn to differentiate between mood and feelings through an exploration of experiences.
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Community Room, Todmorden Fire Stn, Stansfield Rd OL14 7BX
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Well Aware
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Healthy Minds ‘Well Aware’ courses are for anyone who is experiencing mental distress and who wants to become better at managing their well-being. Participants will be encouraged to identify, challenge and change unhelpful thinking, learn new coping strategies and build on their ability to 'bounce back'.
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Southgate Methodist Church, Elland
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Visual Storytelling
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In this creative workshop we will explore what makes us unique: our experiences, strengths, abilities and what matters to us through using art and imagery.
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Hebden Bridge Town Hall
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Introduction to Chi-Kung
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In this practical introductory workshop we will learn how gentle, focussed movement and controlled breathing can support positive mental health.
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Healthy Minds, Halifax HX1 1SR
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Exploring Psychosis
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In this workshop we will discuss unique experiences of psychosis and explore ways of making meaning of our experiences through creative exercises including paint, imagery and word.
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Healthy Minds, Halifax HX1 1SR
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Lifestyle & Mental Health
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This workshop will discuss how our lifestyle - eating habits, levels of activity and purpose - can impact on our mental health and how making small changes to our lifestyle can have big results.
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Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre, Caldene Ave HX7 5AF
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From A Seed
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An art workshop that explores issues of personal growth.
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Healthy Minds, Halifax HX1 1SR
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Further Workshops in development - please keep an eye on listings
- Yoga
- Laughing yoga
- Photography
- Allotment pie & walk
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Our workshop programme is supported by
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