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Welcome to North Somerset Wellbeing

Our service is for adults living in North Somerset (or registered with a GP in North Somerset) in need of mental health support and for their carers. We aim to help people develop skills to manage their own mental wellbeing and recovery journey; we do this by running group courses and activities using wellbeing college style techniques.

 If you have any questions about our provision, please contact us at NSWellbeing@second-step.co.uk to talk through your options.

Logo: It's About You North Somerset Wellbeing

Upcoming Wellbeing Activities, Workshops and Courses

We have a range of free in-person and online wellbeing activities, workshops and courses.

Places are limited, so please complete a booking form to secure your spot and a member of our team will get back to you.

MondayWellbeing Space 1-2pm every week, WSM*

Mindful Arts & Crafts 2-3pm every week, WSM*

Please note, NO group on Monday 14 October 2024
TuesdayEmotional Intensity Module - Recognising and Naming Emotions 10.30am -12pm, 22 October 2024, ZOOM

Emotional Intensity Module - Emotion Regulation Skills Part 1 10.30am -12pm, 29 October 2024, ZOOM

Emotional Intensity Module - Emotion Regulation Skills Part 2 10.30am -12pm, 5 November 2024, ZOOM

Emotional Intensity Module - Unhealthy Coping Behaviours 10.30am -12pm, 12 November 2024, ZOOM

Emotional Intensity Module - Distress Tolerance Skills Part 1 10.30am -12pm, 19 November 2024, ZOOM

Emotional Intensity Module - Distress Tolerance Skills Part 2 10.30am -12pm, 26 November 2024, ZOOM
Wednesday Wellbeing Space 1-2pm, every week, NAILSEA*

Mindful Arts & Crafts 2-3pm, every week, NAILSEA*

Wellbeing Walk 1-2pm, 2 October, PORTISHEAD*
(meeting point confirmed on booking)

Wellbeing Cafe 2-3pm, 2 October, PORTISHEAD*
(meeting point confirmed on booking)

Please note, NO group on Wednesday 16 October 2024
ThursdayWriting for Wellbeing 2.30 - 4pm every week, ZOOM
Friday

*Please book in advance as the in-person groups held in Weston-super-Mare (4 Boulevard, BS23 1NA) and Nailsea (65 High Street, BS48 1AW) have limited places available.

"Thank you for the fantastic support provided through your groups. I don't know how I would have got through the last year without them"

What Makes Me Well

In our #WhatMakesMeWell campaign we share stories of how art and creativity has kept clients from North Somerset Wellbeing well during Covid-19.

Image from Poetry Without Words Exhibition.

Creative Writing

Vicky starts our 'virtual art exhibition' off with her story about how creative writing has given her a purpose. 

Picture of a person's knitting over feet covered in knitted socks.

Knitting

Heather tells us about the Healing Power of Knitting

photograph of weston super mare at sun set

Photography

How Tasha's photography helps her wellbeing.

Image from Poetry Without Words Exhibition.

Zentangle Art

Vicky tells us about the healing power of zentangle art

Banner: From little acorns oak trees grow

Creative Writing

Rose shares how creative writing helps with her recovery

photograph of signet asleep

Photography

Emma shows us how photography helps with her anxiety.

Banner: Labels hold me back

Creative Writing

Beth talk to us about how creative writing has helped her.

photography of pink spring flower

Photography

This lovely story shows the power of nature and photography.

painting of seluded beach, sky, sea and a treee

Art

Andy tells us about how his art is his escape.

Heavy wooded gates with large handles

Poetry

Bethany closes the campaign with this thought-provoking poem.

News, resources and things to know

One of our volunteers Kara, has written a series of Covid-related blogs called 'Dear Friend' answering some of your mental health and wellbeing questions. You can find her blogs in the useful resources and ideas section below.

If you have any questions, please get in touch nswellbeing@second-step.co.uk or 0333 023 3504