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Welcome to North Somerset Wellbeing
Our service is for adults living in North Somerset in need of mental health support. We aim to help people develop skills to manage their own mental wellbeing and recovery journey, reducing the need for mental health specialists. We do this by running group workshops, courses and activities using wellbeing college style techniques.
In response to Covid-19 restrictions, we have moved all our activities online. Our virtual wellbeing groups and courses take place on Zoom; you can also dial into these groups on your phone. If you have any questions regarding any of this, please contact us at NSWellbeing@second-step.co.uk to talk through your options.
Our Timetable
We have worked hard to ensure that our virtual offer contains a range of wellbeing courses and activities that help build resilience and promote wellbeing.
| Monday | Shared Space 2-3pm Shared Space has been created to offer a safe, flexible space to connect with others; bring an activity, do some crafts, or simply come to have a chat. |
| Tuesday | Mindfulness 12:30-13:30pm This friendly group explores ways to take notice and be more aware of the present moment. See how mindful meditations, body scans and breathing exercises can help to relax your body and mind. Therapeutic Art 2-3pm A space for people to explore their creativity, encouraging them to discover new techniques along the way. You don't need to be amazing at art, you just need a pen or pencil, some paper and a willingness to get stuck in! Starting 30 March and running for six weeks. |
| Wednesday | Wellbeing Café 2-3pm The wellbeing cafe is a kind and supportive space to learn skills and share understanding of mental wellbeing. The topics are decided by the group creating a wide and varied range of discussion. |
| Thursday | Move, Breathe, Relax 11-12pm Come and find new ways to breathe and relax and discover more ease in mind and body. We will explore sensory awareness exercises to help reduce stress and tension. |
| Friday | Creative Writing 12:30-13:30 The Creative Writing group encourages you to explore your creativity and emotions through writing exercises. You don't need to be an experienced writer or share your work but you may just find a new passion for writing! |
If you are over 18, live in North Somerset and wish to join in with one of our activities, then please complete a self referral form. If you are a professional looking to make a referral on behalf of another person, you can do so by using this referral form. All forms should be emailed to NSWellbeing@second-step.co.uk
Taster sessions
Why not try one of our pre-recorded Maintaining Wellbeing and Therapuetic Art YouTube sessions. These will help you to understand the kind of activities we offer as well as providing you with some useful wellbeing techniques.
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.
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