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Exploring mental health through the language of art – Poetry Without Words 2024

10 April 2024
KJ: Numb Explosive

Our Bristol Wellbeing College is delighted to announce the return of its annual art exhibition, Poetry Without Words, showcasing art…

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Embracing diverse holidays and celebrations

28 November 2023

As the festive holidays approach, Bristol Wellbeing College tutor Jasmine takes a look at different ways to feel fulfilled and find…

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Poetry Without Words 2023 – Approaching creativity without convention

20 June 2023
Artwork created by Robyn for Poetry Without Words

Poetry Without Words, our annual Bristol Wellbeing College art exhibition, is back. Immerse yourself in powerful art created by our…

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Poetry Without Words: Paul’s story

13 June 2023 | 2
Art by Paul Hawkins

Paul Hawkins is a poet, artist, publisher and former learner with our Bristol Wellbeing College. He now runs his own…

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Walk on the mild side – how leisurely dog walks could be the key to joy 

30 January 2023 | 2

Hello and happy 2023 from your friendly neighbourhood Wellbeing College.  January and February are strange months for many, striking an…

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Art, attention and ADHD awareness

9 December 2022

Our resident Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy, writes about the experience of her mum being diagnosed with ADHD in her…

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National Schizophrenia Awareness Day – lessons we can all learn from those affected by schizophrenia

25 July 2022

For Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Bristol Wellbeing College learner and blogger Chrissy writes about mental health stigma and what we can learn from people living with schizophrenia.

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Combatting loneliness – step by step

15 June 2022

Bristol Wellbeing College learner, Chrissy, has shared her own insights into how finding the awe in the outdoors can help us cope with loneliness:

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How to go from distressed to destressed – wellbeing through release

17 May 2022
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This week, our Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy talks about how important it is to let your emotions out loudly and proudly.

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Spring into Spring with the Bristol Wellbeing College

30 March 2022

Can seasonal change really put a spring in our mental health’s step? Our Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy, talks about spring, the science of joy, and how we may have more influence over our happiness than we think.

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