The Recovery College. Course Guide Spring Your partner in care & improvement. Physical health and Wellbeing. Building self-confidence

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1 The Recovery College Course Guide Spring 2016 Physical health and Wellbeing Introduction to recovery principles Returning to work and study Understanding experiences Building self-confidence of health conditions, treatments & systems Your partner in care & improvement

2 Contents Welcome 05 News 06 Co-production 09 Information for students 13 Individual learning plans 15 Introduction to recovery principles 17 Introduction to recovery 17 Surviving abuse 17 Coping with stigma and discrimination 18 Tree of life 18 Living with a mental health diagnosis 19 Disclosing mental health conditions at work 20 Understanding experiences of health conditions, treatments & systems 22 Recovery from drug or alcohol use 22 Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis 23 Understanding mental health tribunals 23 Hoarding 24 Understanding anxiety 24 Coping with anxiety 25 2 Exploring depression 26

3 Physical health and well-being 28 Getting a good night s sleep 28 Introduction to diet and exercise 28 Introduction to mindfulness 29 Being kind to yourself 30 Women s health (women only) 30 Building self-confidence 31 Assertiveness for all 32 Storytelling & narratives 32 Being involved 33 Men and masculinity 33 Building healthy relationships 34 Returning to work and study 37 Confident to work 37 Money matters 37 Money goal getting 38 Motivational interviewing 38 Co-production and train the tutor 39 3

4 Term dates & opening times 41 Course calendar overview 42 How to find us 48 Our venues 50 Really friendly, encouraging but also challenging. 4

5 Welcome Contents Fantastic course, really learned something today. The Recovery College welcomes everyone in Camden and Islington to attend our free, friendly and welcoming recovery focused educational courses. Our philosophy of recovery and wellbeing emphasises hope, control and opportunity. The Recovery College courses encourage a richer life through learning. All our courses are co-produced and co-delivered by tutors who have lived experiences of health or mental health challenges with those who have experience by profession. The Recovery College opened its doors in September 2014, offering 8 free and aspirational courses. We are proud to say that we now offer 28 courses and are developing more. Find HOPE Take OPPORTUNITY Gain CONTROL 5

6 News The Recovery College is now one year old! New courses As we enter 2016 and our fifth term we have seven brand new courses for you. These are: Living with Mental Health Diagnosis Disclosing Mental Health Conditions at Work Women s Health Being Kind to Yourself Exploring Depression Coping with Anxiety Motivational Interviewing Anniversary The Recovery College s one year anniversary was held in September We had a full house with faces both old and new. The Chair of C&I Foundation Trust, Leisha Fullick, opened the event and spoke about the Recovery College s achievements in its first year. Larraine Revah, the Mayor of Camden, also attended along with several other speakers who represented the experiences of students, staff, 6

7 tutors and volunteers. Taster sessions of some of the Recovery College courses were held in the library and proved popular, with everyone from prospective students, staff members and governors taking part. Catering was provided by Hillside Clubhouse, with background music by the Key Changes project. First year review Our first year review has been completed by Christine Burgess, who initially set up the College, and the report will be published in early Visits In November 2015, the Recovery College hosted a visit by mental health practitioners and politicians as part of a study programme which also included visits to ImROC (Implementing Recovery through Organisational Change) and Mind in Camden. Upcoming courses We are currently developing a course in parenting, working in partnership with The Elfrida Society (a leading local charity for people with learning difficulties). Triyoga is working with the Recovery College to co-develop a beginners yoga course. 7

8 The Recovery College will continue to develop new courses and to expand our range of course venues throughout Camden and Islington. Stay in touch by signing up to our mailing list - drop us a line at recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk Dates for your diary: We have open days on the Monday of each half term break. Please come along to our open days where you can celebrate your learning achievements, meet our tutors, discuss your individual learning plan, enrol on courses, explore our library and get to know us! Open days this term are: Monday 15 February am-4pm Monday 4 April am-4pm 8

9 Co-production in action We welcome people from all walks of life to co-produce with us, whether you are a student, tutor, carer, or a local community organisation. What is co-production at the Recovery College? All our courses are co-developed from scratch by two tutors, one an expert by lived experience and the other an expert by profession. Partnership working with C&I Trust teams If you would like us to come to your team to help you co-produce a taster session tailored to your service users learning needs, please call the Recovery College to book an appointment. Thinking of becoming a peer or professional tutor at the Recovery College? We would like to invite members of C&I Trust staff and others with professional experience, as well as people with lived experience of health and mental health challenges, to come forward and co-develop unique courses with us. Our Co-production and Train the Tutor training course will enable you to become a tutor with the Recovery College. 9

10 Would you like to volunteer at the Recovery College? We are looking for volunteers to help guide, advise and facilitate students to better use our courses, facilities and resources. If you are friendly and approachable with an understanding of good customer service, and an interest in learning or books then we d love to hear from you. Please visit to download the volunteer application form. Is your organisation interested in working in partnership with the Recovery College? Thanks to all our partnership organisations, peer tutors, professional tutors, venues, supporters, service users, staff, carers, commissioners and all the individuals who have made a positive contribution to the Recovery College. Your enthusiasm, positive energy, willingness to work together and curiosity about what we are doing helps us provide a great service to our students. Please contact us if you would like to discuss working with the Recovery College. 10

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13 Information for students Access We are committed to making our courses accessible and we will make adjustments to meet your needs whenever possible. All our courses are free and are co-delivered in community venues across Camden and Islington. Free internet access You can use free internet on our five student computers to research recovery-focused materials online. As part of your learning plan we can recommend recovery focused websites and build in some extra coaching time to browse the web. The Library The Library at the Recovery College is fully accessible and open to all. You can join the library even if you are not our student. We stock a small but growing collection of self-help books, inspirational and recovery focused books and books on living with a range of different health and mental health conditions. Informative leaflets that may help you on your recovery journey are also on display in the library. The library is currently open for reference from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday (closed on Wednesdays), if you wish to take out a book please come on Tuesdays or Thursdays. 13

14 Health and Safety We take all matters of health and safety seriously. Every effort is made to make sure that all of our facilities and activities are safe. We will provide information about emergency procedures at the beginning of your course to ensure you feel safe in the learning environment. Safeguarding At the Recovery College we recognise that social care plays an important role in helping people with care and support needs to live full lives. This includes preventing abuse, minimising risk without taking control away from individuals, and responding proportionately if abuse or neglect has occurred. All our courses are subject to Camden and Islington Foundation Trust s Safeguarding policy and the New Care Act Equality and diversity At all times we will respect you as an individual and your right to be given equal opportunity to succeed regardless of your race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. The Recovery College has disabled access and we are committed to providing accessible services to all. 14

15 Individual learning plans Individual learning plans (ILP) Our tutors and peer learning support worker will assist you to create an Individual Learning Plan to work towards your individual goals and you will be given support to find out more about the courses which will meet your needs. We ask you to attend a review meeting with us at the end of the term in order to reflect on your personal progress. Additional learning support All students with additional learning needs due to impairment, disability and/or self-identified learning barriers will be offered an ILP. This helps the college better meet your learning needs, adapt materials used as part of your course and cater for access needs. You can tell us what your additional learning needs are: when you enrol at your ILP meeting, tell your course tutor you need help, us on recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk, call us on Accessible course materials Course materials can be provided in an alternative format on request, for example, in large print, on a coloured background or in a particular font you find easy to read. In-class support is available for students who require additional support. 15

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17 Introduction to recovery principles Introduction to recovery 1 Day Course (5.5 hours) The aim of the session is for participants to have an opportunity to explore what recovery means to them. Students will explore their recovery journey, creating timelines and talking about their recovery. They will also explore the principles of recovery and definitions of recovery. Through teaching, group work and discussion students will explore ideas and principles or recovery and how to stay well. Date 27 Jan 2016 Wed Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.00am 3.30pm Date 08 Feb 2016 Mon Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 3.30pm Surviving abuse 5 Week Course (2.5 hours each session) This course looks to create a women s only space that provides learners with the opportunity to share experiences and ideas to start thinking about the process of recovery from abuse from a variety of different perspectives. Being abused can leave women feeling unsure of themselves and affect their sense of control over their lives. This course will help women find the light in the darkness and empower them to have a good quality of life after abuse. Throughout the course, we will explore what is abuse, how people respond to experiencing abuse and what are some of the ways people seek help. Through a mixture of discussions, presentations and exercises, this course will support learners to develop strategies for building self-confidence and assertiveness skills in space led by women for women. Surviving abuse (session 1) Date 07 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 2.00pm 4.30pm Surviving abuse (session 2) Date 14 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 2.00pm 4.30pm 1717

18 Surviving abuse (session 3) Date 21 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 2.00pm 4.30pm Surviving abuse (session 4) Date 28 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 2.00pm 4.30pm Surviving abuse (session 5) Date 04 Feb 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 2.00pm 4.30pm Coping with stigma and discrimination One Session (5 hours) Students will define discrimination and look at different types of discrimination. The peer tutor will share their experiences of stigma and there will be a class discussion sharing experiences. Students will continue to develop their knowledge by completing various activities in pairs and in groups, including learning how to cope in various situations. Date 03 Feb 2016 Wed Venue Elizabeth House Time 11.00am 4.00pm Date 21 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 11.00am 4.00pm Tree of life One Session (5.5 hours) This course moves our focus away from problems and instead connects participants with their most cherished values and hopes. It also connects the group with each other and the positive impact of influences in their lives. It has the potential to create a small network that will remain in contact after the course finishes. We will explore your life through the metaphor of a tree. The roots will be your own roots ; the ground concentrates on where we are now; the trunk explores your strengths and values; the branches plan hopes and dreams; the leaves represent significant people in your life, and the fruit relates to special gifts that people have to offer. 1818

19 Within each of these areas, we will do exercises to draw out, share and record what we find. By the end of the day, people will have a drawn tree, the basis of a recovery plan. Date 18 Jan 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 10.00am 3.30pm Date 03 Mar 2016 Thu Venue Olallo House Time 10.00am 3.30pm Living with a mental health diagnosis One session (3 hours) Students will listen to experiences of diagnosis and complete a labels exercise. Individuals will talk about a time when they were assessed and share information with the group. The peer tutor and professional will talk about a time when they were assessed and their experiences of diagnosis. They will encourage others to speak about their experiences. Students will read about different diagnoses and complete exercises. They will learn that diagnosis is not a life sentence through listening, group work and discussion. Students will have opportunities to develop their stories and gain more hope for the future by participating in pair work, group work and class discussions. Date 13 Jan 2016 Wed Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.00am 1.00pm 19 19

20 Disclosing and managing mental health conditions at work One session (3 hours) Students will discuss work, and the advantages and disadvantages of working. They will also discuss their experiences of disclosure at work and other work related experiences. Students will learn techniques on how to address their needs at work and the support available. Through group work and pair work students will gain more confidence in their ability to achieve their goals and understand how important work can be for daily routine. This course inspires hope about work and offers information about work that gives them more control and opportunities. It signposts the Coping with Stigma and Discrimination course. Date 01 Mar 2016 Tue Venue ISATS Time 10.00am 1.00pm It was a very comfortable environment, the PowerPoints and hand-outs were very useful and informative. 2020

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22 Understanding experiences of health conditions, treatments & systems Recovery from drug or alcohol use One session (2.5 hours) This introductory course is for anyone who wants to know about drug and alcohol use. It can be either because they want to know more for themselves or in relation to someone else perhaps a partner, family member or friend. The course will use personal recovery stories, group discussion, video and PowerPoint to discuss the different substances available, including the newer legal highs, alcohol, opiates and stimulants, how drinking and drug-use affect emotional and physical well-being and how it can impact on day-to-day life, managing problems or accomplishing goals. The course will emphasise the importance of individual choice in drug and alcohol use, whilst discussing the role of responsibility. The course will then focus on the steps people can take to regain control of their lives from drug and alcohol use by tapping into their own resources and resilience, by using peer support and by knowing at what point they might want to access professional help. Date 24 Feb 2016 Wed Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 02 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis 4 Week (2.5 hours each session) The experience of psychosis is surprisingly more common than you think. But what does psychosis mean and how do you live with and perhaps beyond it? This four week introductory course aims to address this question by presenting balanced responses from different approaches. Students have the opportunity to compare and contrast how the origins of psychosis can be understood from different perspectives. 222

23 Further to these understandings, students will explore other helpful ways of living with these experiences and moving forward. In each case real life recovery stories are used to demonstrate how different people live with their challenging experiences, but also move beyond their challenges. Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 1) Date 01 Mar 2016 Tue Venue Camden Mind Time 1.00pm 3.30pm Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 2) Date 08 Mar 2016 Tue Venue Camden Mind Time 1.00pm 3.30pm Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 3) Date 15 Mar 2016 Tue Venue Camden Mind Time 1.00pm 3.30pm Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 4) Date 22 Mar 2016 Tue Venue Camden Mind Time 1.00pm 3.30pm Understanding mental health tribunals One session (3 hours) This course will explain the background of mental health tribunals, the roles of the panel and what it feels like to be faced with it, through a tutor sharing their personal experience. It will provide different perspectives, from both professional and peer tutor points of view of what it is to be part of a tribunal, or to consider one. The course will empower participants and their carers, family or friends to take control of what can often be an intimidating experience. Having knowledge leads to greater control. The course also introduces guidance to reporting and why it is necessary to ensure participants are listened to. We will look at the possibilities and guidance for people who might be facing tribunals and offer advice and help to support them. Date 20 Jan 2016 Wed Venue Elizabeth House Time 1.00pm 4.00pm 23 23

24 Hoarding One session (6 hours) Hoarding affects many people but for some it can become a problem that makes it difficult for them to live their lives effectively. Excessive storing and collecting of things can severely reduce living space and negatively impact on relationships with others. This course will look at the causes of hoarding and examine how to deal with it. This course is for anybody who is interested in finding out more about hoarding. You may be directly affected by it personally, professionally or as a relative, carer or friend. All are welcome. Aims of course: To help you identify hoarding disorder To understanding how hoarding affects people To learn how to support someone suffering from hoarding disorder Date 25 Jan 2016 Mon Venue Isledon Road Time 10.00am 4.00pm Date 24 Mar 2016 Mon Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.00am 4.00pm Understanding anxiety One Session (2.5 hours) It s human to feel anxious at times. This workshop is an introduction to understanding anxiety. We will work together to consider what causes us to feel anxious, how we feel when we are in a state of anxiety and how we might live with these experiences. This workshop aims to encourage student to see that anxiety is something everybody experiences at times. It will Provide the opportunity to share experiences, gain informational support and suggest ways of living with the experience. Date 06 Jan 2016 Wed Venue Islington Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 10 Mar 2016 Thu Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.30am 1.00pm 24

25 Coping with anxiety Four week course (3 hours each session) Anxiety is a normal part of everyday life but it becomes a problem when it is frequent, overwhelming and stops us doing the things we d like to be able to do. We can develop the skills to manage our anxiety by learning and practising different coping techniques. In this course we will explore together what makes us anxious and why. We will look at a variety of different tools we can use to help us manage our anxiety and support each other in developing our own coping strategies to use in our day to day lives. This will be an interactive course with a mixture of discussion, activities and sharing. Some of the topics we will explore together include breaking the cycle of anxiety, having selfcompassion, dealing with uncertainty and continuing on our recovery journeys. Coping with Anxiety (session 1) Date 26 Feb 2016 Fri Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.30pm 1.00pm Coping with Anxiety (session 2) Date 04 Mar 2016 Fri Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.30pm 1.00pm Coping with Anxiety (session 3) Date 11 Mar 2016 Fri Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.30pm 1.00pm Coping with Anxiety (session 4) Date 18 Mar 2016 Fri Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.30pm 1.00pm 25

26 Exploring depression One session (3.5 hours) Exploring Depression is a short course to help students navigate their own experience of depression. The course will begin by looking at a range of ways of understanding where depression can come from, and use pictures to find ways to describe the experience. Students will learn about common feelings and thinking patterns that people with depression experience, and be able to share these experiences with each other, as well as tutors. The final section of the course will look at the ways in which well-known people from Winston Churchill to Lady Gaga have dealt with their own depression. We will go on to look at ways to find our own purpose and meaning in life, to bring hope and meaning to life, and reasons for looking forward to the future. Date 26 Feb 2016 Fri Venue Mary ward legal centre, Turnstile Time 1.00pm 4.30pm Information from other students was very helpful. 26

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28 Physical health and well-being Getting a good night s sleep One Session (3 hours) The course is designed to help people who are currently experiencing difficulty sleeping. Sleep is essential to our general health and wellbeing. Lack of refreshing sleep can lead to difficulties coping with daily life. Students will be given tips and advice to help them have a good night s sleep. This half day workshop establishes tips for habitual sleep hygiene tools and allows students to exchange what has helped them to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep in accordance with their own need. Date 01 Feb 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 10.00am 1.00pm Date 04 Mar 2016 Fri Venue Whittington Health Library Time 1.30pm 4.30pm Introduction to diet and exercise One session (2 hours) This course is designed to provide a new starting point for those who wish to make small changes to improve their lifestyle and general wellbeing. Key topics include diet, exercise and goal setting with a core focus on creating individualised plans based around hobbies, interests and abilities. The course will be delivered as a workshop involving small group work and discussions. There will also be practical tips and advice on how to make changes through planning and goal setting. This workshop can help empower our students to have more control over their lifestyle choices. Students are encouraged to share their personal experiences on diet and exercise choices. There will be some food tasting during the course so any intolerances or allergies should be mentioned when enrolling on the course. There will be some outdoor physical activity (walking) so attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and to bring an outdoor coat. 28

29 The course is open to anyone who wishes to improve their physical and mental wellbeing through a healthier lifestyle, simple planning and goal setting. The course aims to equip attendees with the tools to establish a routine and better understand your habits and interests, which will then be incorporated into a plan. Date 09 Feb 2016 Tue Venue Conference Hall, St Pancras Hosp Time 10.30am 1.00pm Introduction to mindfulness One Session (2 hours) In this busy world where it is common to spend a lot of time worrying about the future and dwelling on the past, developing the skill of mindfulness can help us to reconnect with ourselves. John Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as paying attention on purpose, moment by moment, without judging. Mindfulness has been shown to help us cope with feelings of anxiety, stress and depression. This gentle introductory course aims to create a warm and welcoming environment where we will practice the skill of focusing on the present moment in a range of exercises including using our senses, movement and breathing. Everyone is encouraged to share their experiences with the group and there will be discussion about how we can incorporate the skill of mindfulness in our lives. Date 04 Jan 2016 Mon Venue Islington Central Library Time 2.00pm 4.00pm Date 10 Feb 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 11.00am 1.00pm Date 23 Mar 2016 Mon Venue Islington Central Library Time 2.30pm 4.30pm 29

30 Being kind to yourself One Session (3 hours) This course will explore what being kind to yourself means to you and how selfacceptance can help us on our recovery journey through a mixture of discussion, role play and practical techniques. Self-kindness is taking all those actions, all those reactions and applying them to yourself just as readily as you offer them to others. Date 03 Mar 2016 Thu Venue ISATS Time 1.00pm 4.00pm Women s Health (women only) One Session (3 hours) This course will explore women health issues in safe environment. It will introduce common women health issues and how we can better manage them. We will gain an awareness of what health checks are available and what they involve. Importantly we will explore ways to actively look after our health. This course is open to women only and will be co-delivered by women tutors. Date 25 Feb 2016 Thu Venue Mary Ward Centre, Queen Square Time 10.00am 1.00pm 30

31 Building self-confidence Assertiveness for all 6 Week Course (2.5 hours each session) Assertiveness is based on balance and it is a way of communication which presents individual s needs while considering the rights of others. Some people are naturally more assertive than others, but everyone can work on the assertiveness skills and develop them. There are a variety of ways to communicate assertively. Assertiveness can be learned and developed, so we can become more confident in expressing our needs. The course will help you understand how to become more assertive using techniques which can then be used in all necessary situations. Assertiveness skills can be applied both in your personal life and in a professional context. By the end of this course all participants should be able to: Session 1: Know what assertiveness is (passive, aggressive; passive-aggressive communication and behaviour and body language) Date 05 Jan 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 07 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm Session 2: Understand the rights and responsibilities of an assertive person and build self-confidence Date 12 Jan 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 14 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm Session 3: Use effective communication Skills (active listening, using appropriate non-verbal communications and using appropriate voice and tone) Date 19 Jan 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 21 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm Session 4: Minimisie conflict and problem solving (giving and receiving feedback, negotiating and Saying No) Date 26 Jan 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 28 Jan 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm 31

32 Session 5: Use assertive communication strategies and boundaries Date 02 Feb 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 04 Feb 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm Session 6: Explore barriers to assertive behaviour and stress issues related to it Date 09 Feb 2016 Tue Venue Margarete Centre Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 11 Feb 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 12.30pm Storytelling & narratives One Session (3 hours) The aim of the course is to inspire people to tell their story in a way that supports their recovery. Students will explore different narratives to help them with their recovery journey. There is a small amount of writing and creative work. Most of the workshop will include talking about different experiences and how they influence our lives. Date 25 Feb 2016 Thu Venue Manor Gardens Time 1.00pm 4.00pm Date 17 Mar 2016 Thu Venue Elizabeth House Time 10.00am 1.00pm 32

33 Being involved One Session (3 hours) The course will look at what Service User involvement is and will explore opportunities and barriers to service user involvement. It will include looking at different levels of service user involvement. There will be information on what opportunities are available across the boroughs of Camden and Islington. Hope will be promoted by learning how to contribute to the decisions being made about you. There is an aim to build confidence by using the skills you have learnt and by sharing experiences with others. Students will build on their life skills by learning how to input at meetings. The course will use PowerPoint, group discussions and service user stories and give information and tips on how to get more involved. Date 08 Mar 2016 Tue Venue Islington Mind Time 10.00am 1.00pm Men and masculinity 4 week course (2.5 hours each session) Being a man has its advantages. But it can also come with many challenges. Society often asks men to be strong, healthy, independent, not emotional, muscle bound - and great in bed too! This is unrealistic, and for many men it can be a real challenge. It is possible to be a man without having to live up to all those expectations. There are men who live up to the adjectives we aspire to ("good", "strong") who are also able to cry, show emotion, and ask for help. This course is a space to understand what your masculinity means to you. We won t work towards any one version of being a man as we re all different, and have to find our own way. But we will look at different models of being a man, and work towards building our own positive and healthy ones. 33

34 Please note that this is a men only course, as we feel that these are an important first step in exploring these issues. We would of course encourage students to take this learning out of the course into relationships with men and women. Men and masculinity (session 1) Date 22 Feb 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Men and masculinity (session 2) Date 29 Feb 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Men and masculinity (session 3) Date 07 Mar 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Men and masculinity (session 4) Date 14 Mar 2016 Mon Venue Camden Mind Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Building healthy relationships 6 week course (2.5 hours each session) Healthy relationships are essential to a happy and stable life. The people close to us make the hard times more manageable, and the good times more meaningful. Many of us go through times in our lives when we don t have the types of relationships we d really like. Maybe our existing relationships aren t working as well as they could. Or maybe we want to meet someone special but don t seem to be able to. Throughout the Building Healthy Relationships course, we will explore different aspects of the way we relate to each other through presentations, discussion and exercise. We will also give you different ideas and techniques for meeting new people and building healthy relationships. We will provide space to examine the feelings, thoughts and external circumstances that affect your current relationships, and explore ways to move forward in the direction that you choose. We will also look at ways of keeping safe and learning to get the most out of relationships. 1. What is a healthy relationship? 2. What we bring to our relationships 34

35 3. Communication 4. Finding and building new relationships 5. Endings and new beginnings 6. Course summary Building healthy relationships (session 1) Date 08 Jan 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 24 Feb 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 1.30pm Building healthy relationships (session 2) Date 15 Jan 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 02 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 1.30pm Building healthy relationships (session 3) Date 22 Jan 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 09 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 1.30pm Building healthy relationships (session 4) Date 29 Jan 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 16 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 1.30pm Building healthy relationships (session 5) Date 05 Feb 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Date 23 Mar 2016 Wed Venue Islington Central Library Time 10.00am 1.30pm Building healthy relationships (session 6) Date 12 Feb 2016 Fri Venue Isledon Road Time 1.30pm 4.00pm Note: Please note that we provide 6 sessions of our Building healthy relationships course at the Isledon Road venue, and our second course at Islington Central Library is at present 5 sessions. 35

36 Valuable sharing of personal experiences including that of tutor. Both tutors were wonderful, offering sympathetic advice. Well prepared. 36

37 Returning to work and study Confident to work 4 Week course (2.5 hour each sessions) This introductory course is to inspire hope and offer practical skills to support you to gain paid work. Over four weeks it covers moving into work with confidence, effective job search, winning with CVs and application forms and how to shine at interviews. It also includes specific support around pros and cons and methods of disclosure and coping strategies for managing mental health issues when applying for a job. Confident to Work (session 1) Date 05 Jan 2016 Tue Venue REMPLOY Time 10.30am 1.00pm Confident to Work (session 2) Date 12 Jan 2016 Tue Venue REMPLOY Time 10.30am 1.00pm Confident to Work (session 3) Date 19 Jan 2016 Tue Venue REMPLOY Time 10.30am 1.00pm Confident to Work (session 4) Date 26 Jan 2016 Tue Venue REMPLOY Time 10.30am 1.00pm Money matters 1 Day Course (5hours) This course is an introduction to managing your money better. We will look at practical budgeting tips and aids for day to day life. Student will be introduced to community services for debt advice and how to access them. After attending the course, you will be able to build a personal budget and learn to prioritise your spending to make the best use of your money. Date 02 Feb 2016 Tue Venue Elizabeth House Time 11.00am 4.00pm 3737

38 Money goal getting One session (3 hours) How many times have you heard people say where has all my money gone? when they want to get something they want or need. With a little organisation and resourcefulness, it is possible to live the lifestyle you want, and take charge of your finances. This transformational half day workshop, developed with Fit Money and Islington CAB, will help you identify your financial goals and develop a plan for reaching them through group discussions and fun activities. Who is this Course for? This course is for anyone who wants to develop a strategy for achieving financial goals leading to increased financial fitness and reduced stress and anxiety over money matters. Date 23 Feb 2016 Tue Venue Manor Gardens Time 10.00am 1.00pm Motivational interviewing One session (3 hours) (In partnership with Mental Health working) Motivational Interviewing is a person-centred technique that will enable you to identify your resistance to change and create strategies to strengthen your personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal. This introductory course will explore theoretical and practical approaches to help you move away from the blocks that hold you back towards a motivated and positive outcome. Date 22 Mar 2016 Tue Venue REMPLOY Time 10.00am 1.00pm 38

39 Co-production and train the tutor 3 Day Course (6 hours each session) To gain entry to this course, you will need to meet with the Recovery College manager for an interview first. This course is designed to provide mandatory knowledge and skills for people wanting to be involved and work as part of the Recovery College. It equips you with training development and delivery in the light of co-production, co-delivery/ facilitation and co-learning. It is a three day course divided into three parts. On day one, we will explore what the co-production definition means and discuss the Recovery college ethos and values. Day two aims to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities that are required to be an effective tutor, making sure that Recovery College courses are interactive and empowering On day three participants will deliver a co-produced 15 minute presentation in pairs and share the feedback with the group. The knowledge and practical skills gained on the course will be assessed by an observation of the participants delivered session, on which they will receive formal feedback. Passing the course will help you in your day-to-day role as volunteer, tutor and peer learning support worker at the college.. Co-production and train the tutor Please contact us or ask at the reception for more information and accessibility on our Co-production and Train the tutor development. 3939

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41 Term dates & opening times Please enrol early as we operate a first come, first enrolled policy. Spring term 2016: Monday 4th January - Thursday 24th March Half Term: Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February Open days this term: Monday 15 February 2016 Monday 4 April 2016 Our open days are always held on the first Monday in the half term break. Opening times : Day Opening Hours Closed for Lunch MONDAY 10am 4pm 1pm 1.30pm TUESDAY 10am 4pm 1pm 1.30pm WEDNESDAY 10am 4pm 1pm 1.30pm THURSDAY 10am 4pm 1pm 1.30pm FRIDAY 10am 4pm 1pm 1.30pm The Library is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the above times. 41

42 Course calendar overview Introduction to recovery Understanding experiences of health conditions, treatments & systems Physical health a Spring 2016 C MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY JANUAR 4 Introduction to mindfulness 2 4pm Islington Central Library 5 Confident to work (session 1) 10:30 1pm REMPLOY Assertiveness for All (session 1) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre 6 Understanding anxiety 1:30 4pm Islington Mind Confident to work (session 2) 10:30 1pm REMPLOY Assertiveness for All (session 2) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre 13 Living with a mental health diagnosis 10 1pm Elizabeth House 18 Tree of life 10 3:30pm Camden Mind 25 Hoarding 10-4pm Isledon Road Confident to work (session 3) 10:30 1pm REMPLOY Assertiveness for All (session 3) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre 26 Confident to work (session 4) 10:30 1pm REMPLOY Assertiveness for All (session 4) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre 20 Understanding mental heal tribunals 1 4pm Elizabeth House 27 Introduction to recovery 10 3:30pm Elizabeth House

43 nd well-being Building self-confidence Returning to work and study ALENDAR Y 2016 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 2 Closed 3 Closed 7 Assertiveness for all (session 1) pm Manor Gardens Surviving abuse (session 1) 2 4:30pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square 8 Building Healthy Relationships (session 1) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road Assertiveness for all (session 2) pm Manor Gardens Surviving abuse (session 2) 2 4:30pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square 15 Building Healthy Relationships (session 2) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road th 21 Assertiveness for all (session 3) pm Manor Gardens Surviving abuse (session 3) 2 4:30pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square 22 Building Healthy Relationships (session 3) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road Assertiveness for all (session 4) pm Manor Gardens Surviving abuse (session 4) 2 4:30pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square 29 Building Healthy Relationships (session 4) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road

44 Spring 2016 C Course calendar overview Introduction to recovery Understanding experiences of health conditions, treatments & systems Physical health a MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 Getting a good night s sleep 10 1pm Camden Mind 2 Money matters 11 4pm Elizabeth House Assertiveness for All (session 5) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre FEBRUA 3 Coping with stigma and discrimination 11 4pm Elizabeth House 8 Introduction to recovery pm Islington Central Library 15 Half term 9 Introduction to diet and exercise 10:30 1pm Conference Hall, St Pancras Hospital Assertiveness for All (session 6) 1:30 4pm Margarete Centre 16 Half term 10 Introduction to mindfulness 11 1pm Islington Central Library 17 Half term 22 Men and masculinity (session 1) 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 29 Men and Masculinity (session 2) 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 23 Money goal getting 10 1pm Manor Gardens 24 Building healthy relationshi (session 1) 10 1:30pm Islington Central Library Recovery from drug or alcoh use 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 44

45 nd well-being Building self-confidence Returning to work and study ALENDAR RY 2016 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4 Assertiveness for all (session 5) pm Manor Gardens Surviving abuse (session 5) 2 4:30pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square 5 Building Healthy Relationships (session 5) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road Assertiveness for all (session 6) pm Manor Gardens 12 Building Healthy Relationships (session 6) 1:30 4pm Isledon Road Half term 19 Half term ps 25 Women s health (women only) 10 1pm Mary Ward Centre - Queen Square ol Storytelling and narrative 1 4pm Manor Gardens 26 Coping with Anxiety (session 1) 10:30 1pm Elizabeth House Exploring depression 1 4:30pm Mary ward legal centre Turnstile

46 Course calendar overview Introduction to recovery Understanding experiences of health conditions, treatments & systems Physical health a Spring 2016 C MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 Disclosing and managing mental health conditions at Work 10 1pm ISATS Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 1) 1 3:30pm Camden Mind MARCH 2 Building healthy relationship (session 2) 10 1:30pm Islington Central Library Recovery from drug or alcoho use 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 7 Men and masculinity (session 3) 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 14 Men and masculinity (session 4) 1:30 4pm Camden Mind 8 Being involved 10 1pm Islington Mind Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 2) 1 3:30pm Camden Mind 15 Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 3) 1 3:30pm Camden Mind 9 Building healthy relationship (session 3) 10 1:30pm Islington Central Library 16 Building healthy relationship (session 4) 10 1:30pm Islington Central Library 21 Coping with stigma and discrimination 11 4pm Islington Central Library 22 Motivational interviewing 10 1pm REMPLOY Ways of understanding and relating to the experience of psychosis (session 4) 1 3:30pm Camden Mind 23 Building healthy relationship (session 5) 10 1:30pm Islington Central Library Introduction to mindfulness 2.30pm 4.30pm Islington Central Library 28 Easter break 29 Easter break 30 Easter break 46

47 nd well-being Building self-confidence Returning to work and study s ALENDAR Tree of life 10 3:30pm Olallo House THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4 Coping with anxiety (session 2) 10:30 1pm Elizabeth House 5 6 l Being kind to yourself 1 4pm ISATS Getting a good night s sleep 1:30 4:30pm Whittington Health Library s 10 Understanding anxiety 10:30 1pm Elizabeth House 11 Coping with anxiety (session 3) 10:30 1pm Elizabeth House s 17 Storytelling and narrative 10 1pm Elizabeth House 18 Coping with anxiety (session 4) 10:30 1pm Elizabeth House s 24 Hoarding 10 4pm Elizabeth House 25 Easter break/good Friday Easter break 47

48 How to find us Recovery College, 4 St Pancras Way (corner Granary Street) London NW1 0PE Telephone: Our facilities: Our reception area where you can enquire about courses and enrol, and use one of the five student computers to access the internet. A Recovery Library with over 400 books on recovery, health, mental health and wellbeing. A meeting and training room where you can meet with our tutors to have a chat, co-produce materials, and create your Individual Learning Plan. 48

49 Getting here: By Bus: Route 46 Route 214 By Tube: Mornington Crescent (Bus or 10 min walk) King s Cross St Pancras (Bus or 15 min walk) By Train: King s Cross St Pancras (Bus or 15 min walk) Camden Road Overground (Bus or 15 min walk) 49

50 Our venues Our venues in Camden Whittington Health Library Highgate Wing, Dartmouth Park Hill London N19 5JG Camden Mind Barnes House 9-15 Camden Road London NW1 9LQ The Well St Pancras Hospital 4 St. Pancras Way London NW1 0PE Conference Hall, St Pancras Hospital St Pancras Hospital 4 St. Pancras Way London NW1 0PE Working Men s College 44 Crowndale Road London NW1 1TR Mary Ward Centre 42 Queen Square London WC1N 3AQ Mary Ward Legal Centre 10 Great Turnstile London WC1V 7JU Islington Specialist Alcohol Treatment Service (ISATS) 309 Gray s Inn Road King s Cross London WC1X 8QS Margarete Centre 108 Hampstead Road London NW1 2LS Olallo House 2 Grafton Place London NW1 1DT Our venues in Islington Islington Central Library 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF Isledon Road Resource Centre Isledon Road London N7 7LB United Kingdom Elizabeth House 2 Hurlock Street London N5 1ED Islington Mind 48 Despard Rd London N19 5NW 50

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52 Our mission statement: We believe recovery is possible and very much a journey of one s own self-discovery and strengths. We are all students of life, each moving forward and gaining knowledge in a meaningful way. Recovery is a personal sense of achievement, which opens the door to new life opportunities and hope! Recovery College 4 St Pancras Way (corner Granary Street) London NW1 0PE Telephone: recovery.college@candi.nhs.uk Web: Prospectus Booklet Design By: Art2Printstudio