Courses at Recovery College East Spring 2017

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1 Courses at Recovery College East Spring 2017 All courses in Cambridge are highlighted in blue and will be held at Recovery College East, Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DP. All courses in Peterborough are highlighted in green and will be held at Recovery College East, Gloucester Centre, Morpeth Close, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7JU, except where indicated otherwise. All courses held at City College Peterborough are highlighted in purple. Courses have a suffix to the course code (eg: /1, /2 etc) and are run over several sessions. You will need to attend all the sessions. Courses may be offered more than once in the term. Workshops do not have a suffix to the course code and are run over one session only, although they may be offered more than once in the term. You only need to attend one session. Telling My Story 010 Often by telling our story we can make sense of what has happened, giving us an opportunity to accept and to express and celebrate who we are. Building on your strengths and increasing confidence, the course will equip you to tell your own recovery story. You will be encouraged to produce your recovery story in a medium of your choice for the final session. CAM 010/1 Thu 09 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 010/2 Thu 16 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 010/3 Thu 23 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 010/4 Thu 30 Mar 12.30pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE PBR 010/1 Thu 09 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE PBR 010/2 Thu 16 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE PBR 010/3 Thu 23 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE PBR 010/4 Thu 30 Mar 10am - 3pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 1 Spring Term 2017

2 Spirituality and Wellbeing 014 This course is an opportunity to develop our individual perspective on what gives us meaning and purpose in our life. This course provides an opportunity to explore spirituality in a context of recovery and wellbeing. Through exploring different types of spirituality, we can enhance the recovery journey and our own sense of wellbeing. The course covers our sense of meaning, purpose (spirituality) and its connection to life, mindfulness and creativity. CAM 014/1 Mon 06 Feb 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 014/2 Mon 20 Feb 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 014/3 Mon 06 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 014/4 Mon 20 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE Breathing Space An Opportunity To Practice Mindfulness 015 Life can be challenging when we are facing our own personal struggles: we might experience our minds being filled with worrying thoughts and self-criticism. There are times when we might try to tackle these thoughts, but this can leave us feeling unhappy or perhaps anxious. Mindfulness gives you the chance to see things differently. Becoming mindful allows you the space to really be in the present moment. This workshop also provides you with the opportunity to think about mindfulness as a wellness tool in your recovery journey. CAM 015/1 Thu 09 Mar 11am - 12noon Cambridge RCE CAM 015/2 Thu 16 Mar 11am - 12noon Cambridge RCE CAM 015/3 Thu 23 Mar 11am - 12noon Cambridge RCE CAM 015/4 Thu 30 Mar 11am - 12noon Cambridge RCE PBR 015/1 Thu 02 Feb 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PBR 015/2 Thu 09 Feb 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PBR 015/3 Thu 16 Feb 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE Mental Health through the Ages 039 Join us for a journey through time where we will explore our understanding of mental health and psychiatry from ancient history to the current day. PBR 039 Fri 17 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 2 Spring Term 2017

3 An Introduction to Medication 043 This course provides an opportunity to discuss beliefs and ideas of how medicines work and to explore the practical barriers which can impact on taking medicine effectively. Also included in this course will be advice on where to find accurate and up to date information on medication PBR 043 Wed 15 Mar 1pm pm Peterborough RCE Thinking about Coming Off or Changing Your Medication 044 This course will give students the opportunity to consider the advantages and disadvantages of stopping/changing medication as well as looking at the reasons behind any choices made. Students will also have the opportunity to find out more about some of the side effects and challenges people may experience when they either change or stop taking medication. PBR 044 Wed 22 Mar 1pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE Introduction to Research 047 Come and discover more about the research taking place within CPFT. Learn how to find out about participating in research trials and how to get involved in the research process. CAM 047 Thu 09 Feb 11am pm Cambridge RCE Interview Panel Training 062 It s always important to have representation by people who have received services and/or carers when interviewing mental health staff. Register on this course to receive training in recruitment and selection and to gain important skills in interviewing techniques so your expertise can then be called upon for future staff recruitment. CAM 062 Wed 29 Mar 10am - 4pm Cambridge RCE Recovery College East 3 Spring Term 2017

4 Interview Panel Training Refresher Course 062R This course is for students who have already completed the 1 day interview panel training course. It is a short one-off workshop designed to refresh your skills and knowledge. PBR 062R Wed 08 Feb 1pm - 3pm Peterborough RCE Wonderful World, Beautiful People 064 This workshop will focus on the things we consider to be normal and different and will explore these terms in a cultural context. For example: how health and illness are understood and treated in the UK compared with other parts of the world. PBR 064 Fri 17 Feb 10am pm Peterborough RCE How To Facilitate Your Own Group 077 This half day workshop will focus on skills needed to effectively facilitate a group whether in a work setting or if you are thinking about setting up your own peer support group. Topics include: Facilitation styles, what happens when facilitation goes wrong, understanding group dynamics and developing a facilitation tool kit. CAM 077 Thu 23 Feb 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE RCE Course Co-production Day 080 An opportunity for students and staff and other interested parties to come together to develop new recovery focused courses for the college. CAM 080 Thu 02 Feb 11am - 3pm Cambridge RCE PBR 080 Fri 03 Mar 11am - 3pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 4 Spring Term 2017

5 Decluttering For A Calmer Home 081 Areas in your home filled with clutter? Rooms that don't function as they should? Drawers overflowing with random objects? Paperwork in piles? Don't know where to start? Come along to our workshop to gather and share ideas on hoarding issues and decluttering tips. We will then have a one-off follow-up session for students to share their progress to date. CAM 081/1 Wed 01 Feb 1pm pm Cambridge RCE CAM 081/2 Wed 22 Feb 1pm pm Cambridge RCE High Tea with Rising Roses WI years on and the Women s Institute is fresh, full of ideas and growing at lightening speed from our Jam and Jerusalem roots. Ever wondered what we get up to at our meetings, or interested in meeting some members to learn why they love being a part of the country s largest women s voluntary organisation? Anyone identifying themselves as a woman is very welcome to come along to take tea and scones with us on the day and find out how you too can join! PBR 085 Wed 01 Mar 2pm pm Peterborough RCE A Special Scar Surviving Bereavement Through Suicide 089 This workshop will consider the impact of bereavement through suicide for family members and those close to the person. The grief of a suicide takes a different form than other types of death. What happens to those of us left behind? When our society often views suicide with fear and disapproval it can be difficult for us to come to terms with our loss and seek help and support. (This workshop will be led by a Clinical Psychologist from CPFT.) CAM 089 Wed 15 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE PBR 089 Wed 08 Mar 1pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 5 Spring Term 2017

6 Becoming More Confident 094 In this course we will look at where we are currently in terms of our confidence and think about what supports us to feel more confident. We will explore some ideas about becoming more assertive and think about the self-talk we practice and the impact this has on our confidence. CAM 094 Mon 30 Jan 2pm pm Cambridge RCE Creative Wellness Tools 095 In this course we will share ideas about the creative ways we already use to support our wellness. This is a practical session too and there will be plenty of time and support to create a wellness tool in class. We aim for it to be a fun workshop, and we hope you will discover you are more creative than you think. CAM 095 Thu 02 Mar 10.30am - 3pm Cambridge RCE PBR 095/1 Tue 31 Jan 1pm - 3pm Peterborough RCE PBR 095/2 Tue 07 Feb 1pm - 3pm Peterborough RCE PBR 095/3 Tue 14 Feb 1pm - 3pm Peterborough RCE Combatting Stigma 097 Though there is more recognition now about the stigma associated with mental health, we still have a long way to go. In this course we will look at the different factors which make up stigma. We will consider both external and self-stigma as well as finding out about our rights in this area and some different ways we can challenge any stigma we experience or see. CAM 097 Wed 22 Mar 1pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE So you think you can't decorate cakes & biscuits? 101 This will be a hands on workshop so bring your aprons! We will consider what makes us think we can not do certain things and then very practically challenge our beliefs by making icings, designing and decorating cakes and biscuits to admire, show off, give as gifts, eat and enjoy! PBR 101 Tue 28 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 6 Spring Term 2017

7 Recovery College Open Morning 107 An opportunity to visit the recovery college and receive some support with registering and enrolling on courses. CAM 107 Thu 23 Feb 10am - 12noon Cambridge RCE PBR 107 Wed 01 Mar 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE So you think you can t sing? 109 Whether you re confident with singing or you would describe yourself as not being able to sing at all this workshop offers the chance for you to consider in depth the personal, emotional and cultural significance of singing. Whether used for self-expression, stressrelief or pleasure, explore the significance of singing in your life. There is no obligation to sing but you may discover your voice is more powerful than you think! PBR 109 Fri 10 Feb 10.30am - 1pm Peterborough RCE So you think you can t make a dreamcatcher? 110 This workshop is a chance to get creative and learn about the meaning behind dreamcatchers, with a chance to have a go at making your own dreamcatcher. No experience needed! PBR 110 Tue 07 Mar 10am - 1pm Peterborough RCE So you think you can t make a safety pin bracelet? 111 This will be a fun workshop where you will make your own safety pin bracelet. You will learn simple jewellery making techniques including how to use flat nose pliers, and how to tie a knot in elastic cord. You don't need to have any experience in jewellery making - but if you do that would be a bonus! PBR 111 Tue 21 Mar 1pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 7 Spring Term 2017

8 So you think you can t write poetry? 112 Ever heard the expression I m a poem and I didn t know it? well this workshop aims to unleash your inner poet by providing you with a hands on introduction to poetry. We will explore poetry from various angles, beginning with what poetry is and how we can use this in a positive way whilst taking in many fun and interesting exercises to get you writing your own poetry along the way. There will be opportunities for writing together and sharing your writing with fellow students. PBR 112 Fri 03 Feb 10.30am - 1pm Peterborough RCE So you think you can t draw faces? 113 This will be a fun 'taster' workshop where you will learn some basic, easy techniques that will enable you to start drawing realistic faces. There will be a variety of 'interesting' faces for you to choose from but if you have a particular face that you would like to draw then please bring a good, reasonable size printout with you on the day. Cartridge paper, pencils & pastels will be supplied but please feel free to bring along your own materials if you prefer. (The best pencils to use are those softer than HB, preferably B2 to B6.) CAM 113 Mon 27 Feb 2pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE So you think you can t design & make a tote bag? 114 This will be a fun workshop where you will learn some basic techniques that will enable you to create your own design for a tote bag and then progress to creating your tote bag using a sewing machine. There will be a selection of' fabrics & accessories for you to work with on day one but you may decide to bring your own fabric &/or accessories to use on day two if you prefer. No previous experience of design or the use of a sewing machine required! CAM 114/1 Mon 13 Mar 2pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE CAM 114/2 Mon 27 Mar 2pm - 4pm Cambridge RCE Recovery College East 8 Spring Term 2017

9 Rhythm Of Life 121 This three week course explores how we all experience music, rhythm and sound in a totally unique way. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss a whole range of sounds from the environment as well as our own musical preferences. The course will also look at how we can use music, rhythm and sound as a wellness tool. CAM 121/1 Wed 01 Mar 10am pm Cambridge RCE CAM 121/2 Wed 08 Mar 10am pm Cambridge RCE CAM 121/3 Wed 15 Mar 10am pm Cambridge RCE PBR 121/1 Thu 02 Feb 1pm pm Peterborough RCE PBR 121/2 Thu 09 Feb 1pm pm Peterborough RCE PBR 121/3 Thu 16 Feb 1pm pm Peterborough RCE Gardening for Wellbeing 127 Gardening is good for the soul! and we are delighted that we now have an outdoor space in Cambridge, although it is in need of a little TLC! We are hoping to transform it into a beautiful, tranquil space for everyone to enjoy. We would love this to become a project for our students to become involved in everything from designing, planning, clearing, planting & upcycling. We will also use this time to reflect on why gardening is so good for our wellbeing. (Make sure you dress for the weather!!) CAM 127/1 Mon 20 Feb 10am pm Cambridge RCE CAM 127/2 Mon 06 Mar 10am pm Cambridge RCE Magazine Co-production 129 Recovery College East are excited to offer our students the opportunity to be a part of a new project to create a magazine that is written for and by people with lived experience of mental health challenges and long-term physical health challenges. This workshop will look to gather your ideas around what you want to see from the magazine and comment on every aspect of its conception. We are very keen for our students to bring their skills and insight not only to this session but to the project as a whole so if you are interested in being a part of the project going forward then we strongly recommend you attend this session. CAM 129 Thu 09 Feb 1pm - 3pm Cambridge RCE Recovery College East 9 Spring Term 2017

10 Carers Trust Drop-in Session 142 Looking after someone? We can help. Family carers are encouraged to come along to this open access drop-in session to find out about the support available to them. (with Carers Trust Cambridgeshire and Carers Trust Peterborough) PBR 142 Tue 14 Mar 11am - 1pm Peterborough RCE Journeying Through Life 145 Journeying through life: looking back, the here and now, and looking forward. In this workshop we will explore a range of factors that have shaped our own mental health journeys. These will include biological, social and psychological factors. We will then visualise our own journeys by creating a personal collage to represent the different phases of our journeys through life. (Run in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University) CAM 145 Wed 01 Mar 1pm pm Cambridge RCE Assertiveness 146 We will explore how to say things in such a way that we are more likely to be heard. We will look at the qualities of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive to get our voice heard. This course will help you develop this learnable skill which is an effective form of communication. PBR 146/1 Tue 31 Jan 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PBR 146/2 Tue 07 Feb 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PBR 146/3 Tue 14 Feb 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE Recovery College East 10 Spring Term 2017

11 Self-Coaching for Wellness 147 This course is run by the Recovery Coach Team and will give participants an opportunity to explore what the self-coaching model is and how this could be used to sustain motivation and grow confidence whilst setting and achieving goals. We will consider how this can support your recovery and share ideas, tools and resources about how to take control over your personal journey. CAM 147/1 Mon 13 Mar 10am - 12noon Cambridge RCE CAM 147/2 Mon 20 Mar 10am - 12noon Cambridge RCE CAM 147/3 Mon 27 Mar 10am - 12noon Cambridge RCE PBR 147/1 Thu 09 Mar 2pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE PBR 147/2 Thu 16 Mar 2pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE PBR 147/3 Thu 23 Mar 2pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE Welcome to Recovery College East 150 These sessions offer a chance for students, new and old, to come along and learn more about the history and ethos of the college. You will have a chance to become comfortable with your surroundings before undertaking courses with us over the coming term. CAM 150 Mon 30 Jan 10.30am am Cambridge RCE PBR 150 Wed 01 Feb 2pm - 3pm Peterborough RCE Introduction to the Recovery Coach Team RCT Come and learn about a new service that has been set up to help and support people make the transition from secondary mental health services. This new service is called the Recovery Coach Team. This introductory session will allow you the opportunity to learn about the service, how it works, what it might be able to offer and how it might be useful to you. CAM RCT Wed 08 Feb 10.30am pm Cambridge RCE Recovery College East 11 Spring Term 2017

12 PEER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME (PEP) A new PEP training course will be offered in Peterborough in the summer term for people with lived experience of mental health challenges who want to support others and aim to gain employment as peer workers. Students who want to apply will need to register for, and attend, the following events this term: PEP Essential Information Session PEPE Our mental health trust has led the way in training and employing Peer Workers (people with lived experience of mental health challenges). During this session we will provide all the necessary information about the application process and what to expect on the course. You only need to attend EITHER the morning session OR the afternoon session. PBR PEPE Fri 10 Mar 10am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PBR PEPE Fri 10 Mar 1.30pm pm Peterborough RCE PEP Group Interviews PEPGI For those who have attended the PEP Essential Information Session and applied for the Peer Employment Programme. Your attendance is required for the whole day. PBR PEPGI Fri 24 Mar 9.30am pm Peterborough RCE PEP Selection Interviews PEPSI For those students who have been invited for interview. You will be informed of the date and time of your interview nearer the time. PBR PEPSI Wed 29 Mar 9am - 5pm Peterborough RCE PBR PEPSI Fri 31 Mar 9am - 5pm Peterborough RCE Please note: Prospective PEP students who have not attended other courses at the college are also advised to apply for the following two courses to gain an understanding of our principles and how we work (see next page). Introduction to Recovery (PEP) Wellness Planning (for PEP) Recovery College East 12 Spring Term 2017

13 PEER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME (PEP) Additional PEP Courses for New Students Introduction to Recovery (for PEP) This course will look at how ideas about recovery and resilience have become central to our understanding of mental health. PBR PEPI Tue 28 Feb 9.30am pm Peterborough RCE PBR PEPI Thu 02 Mar 1pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE PEPI Wellness Planning (for PEP) This course aims to increase our awareness of what we can do to stay well. As peer workers we make the transition from receiving services to becoming service providers and it is very important that we know how to look after ourselves well. PBR PEPW Tue 28 Feb 1.30pm - 4pm Peterborough RCE PBR PEPW Thu 02 Mar 9.30am - 12noon Peterborough RCE PEPW Recovery College East 13 Spring Term 2017

14 CITY COLLEGE PETERBOROUGH PATHWAY ONE PATH1 Week 1: Moving Forward In week one we will explore the things we need to begin to move forward in our lives. We will share ideas about different ways of overcoming potential barriers, stepping beyond our current comfort zones, maximising our influence on situations and think about the self-talk we practice and the impact this has on our confidence. Week 2: Developing Our Own Mindful Practice In week two we will introduce the concept of mindfulness and its use as a wellness tool. There will be opportunities to try various mindfulness techniques such as guided meditation, mindful drawing, mindful eating and developing positive self-statements. Week 3: Creativity through Writing This is a fun and interactive session around short fiction and poetry writing. The course will provide insight and hands on practise with basic elements of fiction writing such as developing characterisation, creating a settings and events. There will be opportunities for writing together and sharing your writing with fellow students. Week 4: Creativity through Collage This final session is a fun workshop where we will share ideas about the creative ways we already support our wellness and explore a new one. This is a practical session and there will be plenty of time and support to create your own collage. Group 1 PBR PATH1/1 Wed 01 Feb 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/2 Wed 08 Feb 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/3 Wed 15 Feb 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/4 Wed 22 Feb 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough Group 2 PBR PATH1/1 Wed 08 Mar 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/2 Wed 15 Mar 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/3 Wed 22 Mar 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough PBR PATH1/4 Wed 29 Mar 10am - 12noon City College, Peterborough Recovery College East 14 Spring Term 2017

15 CITY COLLEGE PETERBOROUGH PATHWAY TWO PATH2 Week 1: Moving Forward In week one we will explore the things we need to begin to move forward in our lives. We will share ideas about different ways of overcoming potential barriers, stepping beyond our current comfort zones, maximising our influence on situations and think about the self-talk we practice and the impact this has on our confidence. Week 2: Developing Our Own Mindful Practice In week two we will introduce the concept of mindfulness and its use as a wellness tool. There will be opportunities to try various mindfulness techniques such as guided meditation, mindful drawing, mindful eating and developing positive self-statements. Week 3: Creativity through Music The third session offers the chance for you to consider in depth the personal, emotional and cultural significance of music as well as to take part in the creation of music using just the tools we have at our disposal, our bodies and our environments. Whether used for self-expression, stress-relief or pleasure, explore the significance of music in your life and discover new ways to enjoy and create music. Week 4: Creativity for Home and Work This final session aims to identify, celebrate and build upon the creativity we all have and the numerous different ways we uniquely express it within the environment we spend so much time in. It will be a fun workshop with the opportunity participate in art & craft exercises and we hope you will discover new ways to use your creativity in everyday settings. Group 1 PBR PATH2/1 Wed 01 Feb 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/2 Wed 08 Feb 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/3 Wed 15 Feb 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/4 Wed 22 Feb 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough Group 2 PBR PATH2/1 Wed 08 Mar 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/2 Wed 15 Mar 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/3 Wed 22 Mar 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough PBR PATH2/4 Wed 29 Mar 1pm - 3pm City College, Peterborough Recovery College East 15 Spring Term 2017