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Welcome to the BSW Young People's College
The BSW Young People’s College supports young adults (18-25) to build confidence, develop life skills, meet new people, and navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with becoming independent for the first time.
Our free online and in-person classes are designed specifically for young people, providing practical tools and a supportive environment to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Check out our list of available courses and workshops below, or download our latest prospectus now.
Join us to celebrate the official launch of the College at one of our three events this September.
- Meet the team & ask questions in an informal setting
- Try a taster session
- Get practical resources & ideas you can take away to use everyday
- Share your views on what you'd like the College to offer
- Enjoy free food and drinks
Where and when:
- Bath: Thursday 17 September from 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Chippenham: Wednesday 16 September from 1pm to 3pm.
- Swindon: Tuesday 15 September from 1pm-3pm
To book your place or find out more, contact bswrecoverycollege@second-step.co.uk. Booking is required.
LEARN, CONNECT, GROW
Workshop calendar
All our workshops, courses and activities can be found below. Please click on the workshop title for more details.
Courses and workshops
Better Sleep
Online/in-person workshop - single session
The approach of this course is not to cure insomnia, rather it is about self-management techniques to help you to tackle your sleep problems, increase your satisfaction with sleep, and deal effectively with sleep difficulties when they occur.
Building Resilience
Online/in-person workshop - single session
This course helps you explore how you respond to difficult situations and the coping strategies you use. We’ll look at behaviours that may hold you back, identify ways to build your ability to bounce back and better manage life’s challenges.
Managing Anxiety
Online workshop - single session
This workshop explores what anxiety is, how it affects the body and mind, and the role of the nervous system. You’ll learn and practise simple techniques such as breathing and grounding exercises to help reduce anxiety and support your wellbeing.
Managing Intense Emotions
Online course - four sessions
This workshop series helps you understand emotions, why we have them, and how to manage strong emotions when they feel overwhelming. You’ll learn practical tools to recognise, manage, and soothe emotions, along with skills to cope in difficult moments and communicate your needs more effectively in relationships. You can attend the full series or pick individual workshops to start with.
If you have any questions please get in touch:
News, resources and things to know
The BSW Young People's College is delivered by Second Step as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) – a voluntary sector collaboration providing expert mental health support across the region. You can find out more about the Partnership here.