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Welcome to Bristol Wellbeing College
Put your wellbeing first.
Open to anyone in Bristol aged 18+.
Our free wellbeing workshops and courses take place in community venues and online.
For a list of our workshops and courses, download a copy of our latest Printable Prospectus.
Workshops and courses
We have a colour-coded system so you can see which workshops and courses are most appropriate for your recovery journey. If you’re unsure, we recommend you start with green workshops.
Green Workshops
Lighter workshops offering an introduction into various ways to improve wellbeing. They are accessible to anyone, encouraging self-expression and self-care.
Find out more here.
Blue Workshops
More detailed workshops that focus on making positive changes to habits, behaviours and lifestyle. Where a series, we recommend learners attend all sessions.
Find out more here.
Pink Courses
In-depth courses encouraging self-reflection, long-term planning and progression. Courses require commitment to attend all dates and a willingness to complete homework.
Find out more here.
Workshop calendar
All our workshops, courses and activities can be found below. Please click on the workshop title for more details.
| Introduction to Managing Depression |
An ideal foundation for attending the Managing Depression Course. Looking at what depression and recovery mean to us as individuals and how we can move towards strategies and tools that will better help us maintain wellbeing and find fulfilment. We will think about what is important to us and look at a wellbeing plan to help us take action when times feel hard.
Classroom safety
The wellbeing and safety of our staff, volunteers and learners are paramount. Immediately before you attend, please ensure you have no COVID-19 symptoms. Also, please take time to read our guidelines for attending at this time. If you have any questions, please contact us at bristol.wellbeing.college@second-step.co.uk or 0117 914 5498.
Location: Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, Beam Street, Barton Hill, BS5 9QY Date: 27 September 2022 Time: 10:30 to 12:30
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Green Workshops: Lighter workshops offering an introduction into various ways to improve wellbeing. They are accessible to anyone, encouraging self-expression and self-care. Workshops involve techniques, activities, and ways to connect with our senses, to develop a wellbeing toolkit.
Blue Workshops: More detailed workshops that focus on making positive changes to habits, behaviours and lifestyle. The workshops support you to maintain positive change or take steps towards making a change. These more structured workshops aim to provide you with helpful tools and strategies.
Pink Courses: In-depth and encouraging self-reflection, long-term planning and progression. Our courses provide an opportunity to share experiences and support each other. Courses require commitment to attend all sessions and a willingness to complete homework.
News, resources and things to know
One of our learners, Ruth, has written a very helpful resource, writing for wellbeing. It contains simple writing exercises that may help you process your thoughts and feelings.
Our learners are also welcome to join our community Facebook group.
Some learners attended our creative writing course, Poem Brut. We are exhibiting their art, Poetry Without Words, online. You can also read blogs from our learners and tutors.
If you have any questions please get in touch:
bristol.wellbeing.college@second-step.co.uk or 0117 914 5498