What is a support group?
A support group is made up of people who have similar personal experiences. The members give and receive support, helping each other to improved wellbeing. The groups provide opportunities for recovery from a variety of problems and challenges, offering a sense of identity for participants.
What can a support group do for you?
There are all sorts of support groups. In a support group you can talk about your hopes, your aspirations and your apprehensions, or just yourself! and gain solutions to your problems. It can bring you in tune with others and give you hope.
Wirral Mind offers help with........
Development - Helping groups grow
Involvement - Getting people together
Setting up - Starting groups
Encouragement - Positive enthusiasm
On-going support - Practical help
Interested?
Please get in touch with our Support Development Co-ordinator, who can be contacted at 90-92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 5DL, or by telephone on 0151 512 2200 or by E-Mail training2@wirralmind.org.uk.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
SYNOPSIS OF COURSES AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING NOW
For more details please scroll down to the course of your choice. An application form is available at the bottom of the page
Therapies just for you
Presented by Jacqui McKay
Focussing particularly on Aromatherapy.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
A Two Day Course
Presented by Bob Knowles, Simon Jennings & Lin Cannon
WRAP can help people to keep themselves well, teach us how to identify and monitor signs and symptoms and encourage the use of safe, personal skills, supports and strategies to reduce or eliminate distressing experiences
History of Mental Health & Treatments
Presented by Bob Knowles
Mental health has been explained and treated in many different ways over the centuries.
This day will consist of some presentation from the front, some discussions, together with video excerpts graphically showing some of the “treatments” used on people with mental health needs over the centuries
Mental Health Awareness
Presented by Bob Knowles and Claire White
This day will be an overall introductory look at mental health. We will be exploring what mental health is and exploring some topical themes- looking at how policies, ideas and practices are changing.
2 Workshops on Writing
Presented by Sarah Maclennan
You can choose to come to either workshop or both, just let us know in your application.
Writing is great for wellbeing and making you feel good.
1. Short forms of fiction
flash fiction, micro- fiction - looking at character, dialogue etc
2. A writing journey
This is an exercise that gets people to write about someone else’s experience. It involves map- making and is great fun!
Wellbeing course
Presented by Graeme Waterfield,
This is a series of workshops consisting of 10 one hour weekly sessions. Each workshop will provide tools for bringing change to the lives of the participants.
It would be beneficial if you can attend all 10 workshops as you will gain many useful tools, however if you wish to attend individual sessions, please let us know which ones on your application
Working With Paranoia
Presented by Pete Bullimore
This one day workshop will look at what Paranoia means to us and how we can rethink our views and beliefs. It will look at alternative approaches and how to work with unusual thoughts in a positive way, providing helpful and useful advice.
Meditation Workshops
Presented by Carol Carter and Jane Ashton
Many studies have shown that meditation can reverse the physiological changes produced by stress. Blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, metabolism and muscle tension are reduced, and the brain slips into a slower, calmer rhythm.
Learn MEDITATION and quench your thirst
Therapies just for you
Presented by Jacqui McKay
Focussing particularly on Aromatherapy.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
A Two Day Course
Presented by Bob Knowles, Simon Jennings & Lin Cannon
WRAP can help people to keep themselves well, teach us how to identify and monitor signs and symptoms and encourage the use of safe, personal skills, supports and strategies to reduce or eliminate distressing experiences
History of Mental Health & Treatments
Presented by Bob Knowles
Mental health has been explained and treated in many different ways over the centuries.
This day will consist of some presentation from the front, some discussions, together with video excerpts graphically showing some of the “treatments” used on people with mental health needs over the centuries
Mental Health Awareness
Presented by Bob Knowles and Claire White
This day will be an overall introductory look at mental health. We will be exploring what mental health is and exploring some topical themes- looking at how policies, ideas and practices are changing.
2 Workshops on Writing
Presented by Sarah Maclennan
You can choose to come to either workshop or both, just let us know in your application.
Writing is great for wellbeing and making you feel good.
1. Short forms of fiction
flash fiction, micro- fiction - looking at character, dialogue etc
2. A writing journey
This is an exercise that gets people to write about someone else’s experience. It involves map- making and is great fun!
Wellbeing course
Presented by Graeme Waterfield,
This is a series of workshops consisting of 10 one hour weekly sessions. Each workshop will provide tools for bringing change to the lives of the participants.
It would be beneficial if you can attend all 10 workshops as you will gain many useful tools, however if you wish to attend individual sessions, please let us know which ones on your application
Working With Paranoia
Presented by Pete Bullimore
This one day workshop will look at what Paranoia means to us and how we can rethink our views and beliefs. It will look at alternative approaches and how to work with unusual thoughts in a positive way, providing helpful and useful advice.
Meditation Workshops
Presented by Carol Carter and Jane Ashton
Many studies have shown that meditation can reverse the physiological changes produced by stress. Blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, metabolism and muscle tension are reduced, and the brain slips into a slower, calmer rhythm.
Learn MEDITATION and quench your thirst
Meditation Workshops
Presented by Carol Carter & Jane Ashton
Many studies have shown that meditation can reverse the physiological changes produced by stress. Blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, metabolism and muscle tension are reduced, and the brain slips into a slower, calmer rhythm.
Meditation is commonly recommended to relieve stress and anxiety, high blood pressure, headache, migraine, fatigue, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, to overcome addictions, to enhance the immune system and for personal development.
Learn MEDITATION and quench your thirst
Dates & Times
Tuesday 2nd September - Tuesday 21st October 2008
8 workshops, 1 session per week on Tuesday 10:30am- 12pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Many studies have shown that meditation can reverse the physiological changes produced by stress. Blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, metabolism and muscle tension are reduced, and the brain slips into a slower, calmer rhythm.
Meditation is commonly recommended to relieve stress and anxiety, high blood pressure, headache, migraine, fatigue, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, to overcome addictions, to enhance the immune system and for personal development.
Learn MEDITATION and quench your thirst
Dates & Times
Tuesday 2nd September - Tuesday 21st October 2008
8 workshops, 1 session per week on Tuesday 10:30am- 12pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Working With Paranoia
Presented by Pete Bullimore
This one day workshop will look at what Paranoia means to us and how we can rethink our views and beliefs. It will look at alternative approaches and how to work with unusual thoughts in a positive way, providing helpful and useful advice.
It will look at ways of supporting each other and the benefits of support groups.
It will give participants the opportunity to share personal experiences as well as look at examples of other’s journeys in understanding paranoia.
Dates & Times
Thurs 25th September 2008
9.30am-4pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS and LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED
This one day workshop will look at what Paranoia means to us and how we can rethink our views and beliefs. It will look at alternative approaches and how to work with unusual thoughts in a positive way, providing helpful and useful advice.
It will look at ways of supporting each other and the benefits of support groups.
It will give participants the opportunity to share personal experiences as well as look at examples of other’s journeys in understanding paranoia.
Dates & Times
Thurs 25th September 2008
9.30am-4pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS and LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED
Wellbeing course
Presented by Graeme Waterfield,
Independent Personal Trainer
This is a series of workshops consisting of 10 one hour weekly sessions. Each workshop will provide tools for bringing change to the lives of the participants.
The workshops look at all aspects of life, from improving sleep to communication skills, there will be plenty of opportunities and exercises to bring the group together establishing peer support and create new friendships. The workshops are inspirational and motivate people to lead happier more fulfilling lives.
It would be beneficial if you could attend all 10 workshops as you will gain many useful tools, however if you wish to attend individual sessions, please let us know which ones when you apply.
Workshop 1. Exercise (24th Sept 2008)
Workshop 2. Life skills (1st Oct 2008)
Workshop 3. Sleep (8th Oct 2008)
Workshop 4. Nutrition (15th Oct 2008)
Workshop 5. Communication skills (22nd Oct 2008)
Workshop 6. Growth and goal setting (29th Oct 2008)
Workshop 7. Relaxation (5th Nov 2008)
Workshop 8. Lifestyle (12th Nov 2008)
Workshop 9. Yoga & Tai Chi (19th Nov 2008)
Workshop 10. Life management (26th Nov 2008)
Dates and times
Every Wednesday from 24th September 2008 until 26th November 2008
10 sessions; 1:30- 2:30pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email
training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
Independent Personal Trainer
This is a series of workshops consisting of 10 one hour weekly sessions. Each workshop will provide tools for bringing change to the lives of the participants.
The workshops look at all aspects of life, from improving sleep to communication skills, there will be plenty of opportunities and exercises to bring the group together establishing peer support and create new friendships. The workshops are inspirational and motivate people to lead happier more fulfilling lives.
It would be beneficial if you could attend all 10 workshops as you will gain many useful tools, however if you wish to attend individual sessions, please let us know which ones when you apply.
Workshop 1. Exercise (24th Sept 2008)
Workshop 2. Life skills (1st Oct 2008)
Workshop 3. Sleep (8th Oct 2008)
Workshop 4. Nutrition (15th Oct 2008)
Workshop 5. Communication skills (22nd Oct 2008)
Workshop 6. Growth and goal setting (29th Oct 2008)
Workshop 7. Relaxation (5th Nov 2008)
Workshop 8. Lifestyle (12th Nov 2008)
Workshop 9. Yoga & Tai Chi (19th Nov 2008)
Workshop 10. Life management (26th Nov 2008)
Dates and times
Every Wednesday from 24th September 2008 until 26th November 2008
10 sessions; 1:30- 2:30pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email
training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
We would like to invite you to 2 workshops on writing
Writing is great for wellbeing and making you feel good.
Due to the great success of the previous poetry workshop that Sarah Maclennan ran, we have invited her back to run the above workshops.
You can choose to come to either workshop or both, just let us know in your application.
Short forms of fiction - flash fiction, micro- fiction - looking at character, dialogue etc.
A writing journey - this is an exercise that gets people to write about someone else’s experience. It involves map- making and is great fun!
Dates and times
Short forms of fiction workshop
Friday 12th September 2008 9:30 - 12:30
A writing journey workshop
Friday 19th September 2008 9:30 - 12:30
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email
training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Due to the great success of the previous poetry workshop that Sarah Maclennan ran, we have invited her back to run the above workshops.
You can choose to come to either workshop or both, just let us know in your application.
Short forms of fiction - flash fiction, micro- fiction - looking at character, dialogue etc.
A writing journey - this is an exercise that gets people to write about someone else’s experience. It involves map- making and is great fun!
Dates and times
Short forms of fiction workshop
Friday 12th September 2008 9:30 - 12:30
A writing journey workshop
Friday 19th September 2008 9:30 - 12:30
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email
training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
Mental Health Awareness
Presented by Bob Knowles and Claire White
This day will be an overall introductory look at mental health. We will be exploring what mental health is and exploring some topical themes- looking at how policies, ideas and practices are changing.
The day will be run as a workshop, with people attending sharing their ideas and knowledge with one another, as well as there being some teaching and group discussions.
It is an ideal day if you are new to mental health, or have previous experience in this field and could do with stepping out and considering what you believe again. This is equally useful for people who use services, carers and staff.
Dates & Times
Wednesday 10th September 2008
9:30 – 4pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS and LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED
This day will be an overall introductory look at mental health. We will be exploring what mental health is and exploring some topical themes- looking at how policies, ideas and practices are changing.
The day will be run as a workshop, with people attending sharing their ideas and knowledge with one another, as well as there being some teaching and group discussions.
It is an ideal day if you are new to mental health, or have previous experience in this field and could do with stepping out and considering what you believe again. This is equally useful for people who use services, carers and staff.
Dates & Times
Wednesday 10th September 2008
9:30 – 4pm
Venue
Wirral Mind Fountain Project
Apply to Learning & Life Team at Wirral Mind by post, fax or email training@wirralmind.org.uk
Please note that telephone applications cannot be accepted.
REFRESHMENTS and LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED
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