WIRRAL MIND COURSES OCTOBER - DECEMBER

Anger Management

A Workshop Presented by Kurt Hampel

Anger is a much maligned and misunderstood emotion. In itself it is not necessarily negative or dangerous. This one day workshop is designed to help us understand...

• WHY we get angry
• WHAT is anger
• HOW it happens
• WHAT IF we dealt with it differently
Although a serious subject in itself, this workshop offers considerable fun and the chance to look at the brighter side of life and can provide us with more choices in achieving wellness. Date & Time

Wed 14th October
2009

9.30am – 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

Assertiveness

Presented by Chris Hockenhull

Being Assertive is something that does not come easily to many of us. Often people mistake being Assertive as being overpowering and being a bully! However, this is not the case and Assertiveness is about being in control and standing up for your rights in a non-aggressive manner.

This session will give you practical hints to help you in any areas of negotiation or confrontation that you may encounter in your daily life.
Date and Time

Friday 16th October 2009

9.30am -12.30pm

Venue
Wirral Mind
Fountain Project


Mental Health Awareness

Presented by Bob Knowles and Simon Jennings

An introductory look at mental health

The course will be looking at questions such as

What is mental health? What treatments are available?

What part does stigma and discrimination play in mental health?

How do people recover from mental health problems?

Together we will be exploring what mental health is all about and some of the topical themes - looking at how ideas and practices are changing

The course 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 discussion.

The course is equally as useful for service users, carers and staff.

Vision Therapy Day

A Workshop presented by Sandra Riley

This workshop will be a fun day of art and glitter, visually looking at working towards the life you want. Move on with your life in a powerful and effective way. This will be done through vision, pictures, sound and taste.

We will visualise the life we want and work towards how we can make it happen.

Please bring pictures of things you would like in your life e.g smiley pictures, countryside, sunshine, good friends, healthy food, holiday destinations etc.

Date & Time

Wed 21st October 2009


9.30am - 4.00pm


Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project





Date & Time

Thurs 22nd October 2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

PROMOTING SELF ESTEEM

A Workshop presented by Kurt Hampel

Self esteem is at the heart of the value we put on ourselves. This, in turn, determines how we act and react within our environment, with family, friends, in the workplace etc.

During our childhood, our self - worth depends largely on how others behave towards us. Some of the messages we receive, we carry on believing right into adulthood. Yet a number of these messages were negative, affecting our self-esteem, so that we lose sight of the wonderful being we were meant to be.

This workshop will explore ways in which we can challenge some of the old ideas and put in place more positive strategies to enhance our self - esteem. In this way, we can also promote the self - worth of others around us.
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE WILL BE PARTICIPATORY.
Date & Time

Wed 4th November 2009


9.30am - 4.00pm



Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project
Grieving and Loss

A Workshop presented by Tricia Allen

People experience many forms of loss throughout their lives. This may be loss through bereavement, loss of a job, loss of self-esteem and many other kinds of loss. This workshop is designed to look at loss and grieving in more detail. It will provide a space for us to consider the different stages of loss and what we are likely to experience during these times in our lives.

This workshop aims to:

• Develop understanding of what is happening during these life changing times
• Consider the needs of the person who is experiencing the loss
• Explore practical things which help during these times Date & Time

Mon 9th November 2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

Words That Change Minds

Presented by Terry McCoy

“Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”

The above saying may well be true, but for some people it is the actual intent behind the words and the images and thoughts these words conjure up that can cause the problem.

This course offers you a look at how you use language and the effect it has on yourself and others, as well as how to use language to empower and heal.





Date & Time


Wed 11th November 2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project
Drugs and Psychiatry

Medicines used in
Psychiatric Treatments

Presented by

John Donoghue (Pharmacist) and Bob Knowles (Training Manager)

There has been increasing controversy about the medicines that are prescribed for mental distresses. This training day aims to explore the use of these medicines by the mental health services, in particular anti-psychotics (major tranquilizers), anti-depressants, benzodiazepines (minor tranquilizers) and mood stabilising drugs.

We will be looking at some history of the use of medicines, statistics about these drugs, commercial considerations, the way the drugs work and their wanted and unwanted actions.
Date & Time

Thurs 12th November

2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project
SERENITY IN EVERYDAY LIVING–‘WAYS INTO STILLNESS’

A Workshop presented by Marko Muller

With gentle exercises we shall tap into the power of our own tranquility:

An invitation ‘just to be’.

Gaining awareness of the wonder of our bodies, becoming centred, we will learn simple tools for finding stillness within our daily routine.


Date & Time

Wed 18th November
2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project
Laughter Therapy Day

A Workshop presented by Sandra Riley

This will be a lively, fun day which will give you insights on how to use laughter as a release of physical and emotional stress in your everyday life.

Laughter is a fantastic resource for everyone interested in laughing to improve their own health.

We will be looking at:

• The powerful effects laughter can have on our bodies
• How laughter stimulates both sides of the brain
Specific and practical ways you can jump start your own laughter by playing with friends and family.


Date & Time

Thurs 19th November
2009


9.30am - 4.00pm


Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

‘From Stillness to Expression’
Relaxation, Voice and Movement

A Workshop presented by Marko Muller

Come and share some play time! We will create a safe space in which to enjoy some deep relaxation and simple, playful exercises.

This workshop will give us the opportunity to get to know our inner life better as well as enjoy finding new ways of expressing it.


Please bring a blanket

Date & Time

Thurs 26th November

2009


9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project


Finding Calm

A Workshop presented by Tricia Allen

Everybody gets stressed and anxious from time to time, however sometimes anxiety can disrupt our lives considerably. Becoming worried, stressed, nervous and unable to relax are all symptoms of anxiety. When anxious, people can also experience physical reactions which limit or stop them from living their lives in the way that they want to.

This full day workshop will explore:

• What is anxiety?
• The effects of anxiety
• Things which help manage anxiety
Date & Time

Mon 30th November

2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
A Two Day Course

Presented by Sara Hatta & Simon Jennings

Life is full of ups and downs. We all share experiences of losses, bereavements, stresses in or out of work, relationships that are difficult. People who experience emotional distresses are often keen to find safe, effective things that they can do for themselves to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. One way that people find useful is a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.

This is an opportunity to develop your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan, so it is a practical workshop, not all teaching, more of having a go and seeing if it works for you.

WRAPS don’t make a distinction between experts by experience (service users), carers, and paid staff. WRAP is a useful and positive approach to wellness for everyone.

You need to bring a Ring Binder and set of File Dividers to make your WRAP.
Dates and Times

Wed 2nd Dec 2009
&
Thurs 3rd Dec 2009

9.30am – 4.00pm


Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project


‘Just for Today’

Simple Spiritual Maintenance

A Workshop presented by Marko Muller

This course is for anyone seeking practical steps to nurture positive change in daily life.
It will offer simple ways of maintaining spiritual health and fostering serenity, courage and wisdom.

With the attitude of ‘easy does it’ the work can be especially helpful for anyone involved in a Twelve Steps programme. Date & Time

Thurs 10th December
2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project

“Tell me all about it”

Developing Deeper Listening Skills

A Workshop presented by Sara Hatta

Being listened to by another and communicating how we really feel can have a powerful effect on us as human beings. Actively listening to another person can play a major part in helping that person recover from their distress.

Listening is not always easy. It is more than words that we need to hear in order to clarify messages and understand others.

This workshop will give you practical skills to develop your listening skills. It will benefit anyone who wants to improve their own relationships or provide support for people who are suffering from some sort of distress. Date & Time


Wed 16th December
2009

9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue

Wirral Mind
Fountain Project


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