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Green Workshops
For people who are beginning their recovery and who may be feeling a little lost, helpless or hopeless.
These are lighter sessions encouraging self expression, for example, through the use of different sensory tools and activities.
For more information call us on 0117 914 5498 or email bristol.wellbeing.college@second-step.co.uk
Anxiety Series
Featuring both Green and Blue coloured sessions, our anxiety series has been created to explore different aspect of anxiety, identifying levels of anxiety, our response to it, the tools we use and how we gain a sense of empowerment and calm. We will identify different strategies to try out in each session which will help develop our internal resources to better manage our anxiety.
| Date | Session Focus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 8 Dec | Anxiety 1 - The Body’s Response | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Tue 15 Dec | Anxiety 2 - Calming the Body | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Assertive Communication - Saying No
Many people find communicating their needs and points of view difficult, fearing they may come across as either too passive or aggressive.
Communicating clearly can help reduce stress levels, creates healthy boundaries and promotes self- confidence. In this session we explore ways we can be more assertive, with a focus on saying "No".
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Fri 4 Dec | 10:30 - 11:30 |
B-ACE (Body Care, Achieve, Connect, Enjoy)
Body Care, Achieve, Connect, Enjoy (better known as B-ACE) is a recovery-focused tool which can help us create a sense of balance in our lives. Through using this tool we can acknowledge what we do well and identify areas for improvement.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tue 15 Dec | 10:30 - 11:30 |
Be Present Series
Spread across our green and blue sessions, our ‘Be Present’ series is an eight session series. These sessions explore the different ways we can achieve a focused awareness. The sessions incorporate elements of mindfulness and meditation practice that bring us back to the present moment, helping to focus our attention, improve our self-awareness and keep us living in the now.
New session dates coming soon
Boost Your Mood Series
Our Boost your Mood sessions focus on the practical things we can do to support our physical and emotional wellbeing at this time. We explore food, sleep and activities to keep our minds occupied, as well as some simple grounding techniques to help reduce anxious feelings.
New session dates for December coming soon
Depression Series - Finding Creativity
Creativity is often difficult to find when we are feeling depressed. We have created this session of the depression series to help explore this area, and develop techniques to help unlock our creative side.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wed 16 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 |
introduction to Writing for Wellbeing
Connect with your inner author and express yourself on the page. In this workshop we explore writing activities to boost our creative flow and increase our confidence with the pen. The aim of this workshop is to help overcome any fears we may have about writing, take our imagination for a walk and connect with each other through the power of words.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tue 1 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Mon 21 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Stress Management
Our Stress Management session follows the 'Stress Bucket' analogy. We explore some general causes of stress, recognise personal helpful and unhelpful coping strategies and explore how to develop the helpful ones.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wed 9 Dec | 10:30 - 11:30 |
| Mon 21 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Ways to Wellbeing
Improve wellbeing and mental health with five simple, practical tools that can easily be incorporated into daily life and which provide benefits to all.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon 14 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Wellbeing Cafe
If you would like to know more about our wellbeing sessions why not join us for one of our cafe sessions. Within these sessions we take an informal approach to aspects around Wellbeing and staying healthy both mentally and physically.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Every Tuesday | 14:00 - 15:00 |
Writing for Wellbeing Series
In our Writing for Wellbeing sessions, we get in touch with our creative side to explore our world through written word. During a time when we may feel stuck or isolated, writing provides a platform to connect with others and discover a form of freedom through expression. Within this series, we explore and connect with elements of our being: and round off the series with a session dedicated to writing stories on a chosen theme.
New sessions coming soon
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Shane's story
"I can laugh at myself and with people"
Since getting involved with the Wellbeing College, Shane’s outlook on life has changed dramatically. Watch this short video to find out more.
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