Courses to Promote Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing

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2 Learn2b s in Northampton Spring 2016 Title Date Day SL2C01WZ L2 Use Sensory Crafts For Relaxation 12/01/2016 Tuesday 10:00 12:00 3 Leicester Street Community Rooms, Off Barrack Road Our sense of smell can trigger many thoughts and emotions, this three week course takes time to discuss relaxation techniques along with creating your own lavender stress buster and herby bath oil. SL2B02WZ L2 Picture Yourself Positively 12/01/2016 Tuesday 13:00 15:00 3 Leicester Street Community Rooms, Off Barrack Road When we are feeling self-conscious about our body, our image, our weight etc. this can have an impact on the things we would like to do now and in the future. This course introduces positive self-help tools such as EFT, visualisation and relaxation to improve positive thinking. SL2B09WZ L2 Create a Collage from Nature 20/01/2016 Weds 13:00 15:00 2 Create a seasonal collage using a combination of items from nature and the world around us in this two week course. Changing something we see every day into something interesting and creative. SL2A11WZ L2 Paint Your World 21/01/2016 Thursday 10:30 12:30 4 Taking inspiration from the natural world, learn how to blend and mix colours to create moods within your artwork which reflect what's important to you. SL2C60WZ L2 Build Your Confidence 21/01/2016 Thursday 12:30 15:00 4 The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe Confidence levels can take a dip if you are experiencing poor mental health and it can affect every aspect of your life. This 4 week course will help you identify your strengths and abilities and gain (regain) control of your life. SL2P16WZ L2 Improve Mental Wellbeing Through Physical Activity 29/01/2016 Friday 10:30 12:30 6 Pavilion Hall, Foxfields, Grange Park It's not about learning the skills of each activity but more about joining in, being active and having fun - all of which contribute to improved mental health. An opportunity to take a Sports Leaders Award can be accessed after this course. Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

3 Learn2b Northampton - page 2 of 3 Title Date Day SL2U17WZ L2 Combine Creative Arts, Combination Day 06/02/2016 Saturday 10:30 15:00 1 Hardy Drive This warm and welcoming one day workshop offers an opportunity to be creative with mask making, and using a light hearted approach to drama explore communication and create characters through exciting 'mask' work. Please bring a light lunch and water to drink. SL2Z19WZ L2 Develop The Art Of Mindfulness 06/02/2016 Saturday 10:30 13:30 1 Eastfield Close Duston Mindfulness, sometimes also called "present-centredness", can help us enjoy the world more and understand ourselves better. This one off session explores the benefits of using Mindfulness to focus on the here and now. SL2A20WZ L2 Express Yourself Through Art 06/02/2016 Saturday 10:30 12:30 4 Creating a piece of artwork through painting, drawing or collages can be enriching, uplifting and engaging whilst building life skills such as patience, focus and social interaction - the things that can disappear when we experience periods of low mood. SL2D22WZ L2 Talk and Walk Confidently 15/02/2016 Monday 11:00 13:00 2 Foxfields Pavilion Hall, Grange Park How great would it be to feel comfortable chatting to and holding a conversation with a complete stranger? Many people appear confident even though their insides are doing somersaults. Using some fun light hearted techniques we will help work on your communication - verbal and non verbal. SL2N24WZ L2 Meditate In Motion With Tai Chi 23/02/2016 Tuesday 14:00 16:00 4 Wootton Community & Sport Centre, Wootton Tai Chi is an ideal activity which involves flowing movements that don t stress the joints, muscles or mind! All abilities welcome including complete novices. SL2E27WA L2 Improve Self Esteem, Introduction To CBT 24/02/2016 Weds 13:00 15:00 4 Here is an opportunity of learning how to use CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to improve the way you feel and help build your self esteem in everyday situations. SL2C28WZ L2 Create A Collage From Nature 25/02/2016 Thursday 19:00 21:00 2 Create a collage using a combination of items from nature and the world around us in this two week course. Changing something we see every day into something interesting and creative. Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

4 Learn2b Northampton - page 3 of 3 Title Date Day SL2Y32WZ L2 Improve Your Wellbeing Through Tai Chi & 'Char' 28/02/2016 Sunday 10:30 14:30 1 Hardy Drive Give yourself time to explore different approaches to health and wellbeing through a combination of tai chi, qi gong and Chinese tea. This is a one day workshop, please bring a light lunch and water to drink. SL2C56WZ L2 Be Creative With Felt 07/03/2016 Monday 19:00 21:00 3 Eastfield Close Duston This is a fun, social and very practical course using fleece to make your own piece of felt by hand, then using commercial felt and wool fibres with needle felt techniques to create a piece of textile art for you or your home. SL2D37WZ L2 Talk and Walk Confidently 11/03/2016 Friday 11:00 13:00 2 Foxfields Pavilion Hall, Grange Park How great would it be to feel comfortable chatting to and holding a conversation with a complete stranger? Many people appear confident even though their insides are doing somersaults. Using some fun light hearted techniques we will help work on your communication - verbal and non verbal. SL2L38WE L2 Improve Your NLP Skills, Progression 12/03/2016 Saturday 10:30 13:30 2 Caroline Chisholm School, Wootton Using the tools learnt previously you will learn how to extend techniques such as reframing and language patterns to improve many areas of your life. SL2C12WZ L2 Paint And Draw 12/03/2016 Saturday 10:30 14:30 2 Hardy Drive Painting and drawing can be a perfect way to lose sight of the stresses and strains of everyday life. Explore art through a variety of drawing and painting techniques in this two week course. Please bring a light lunch to these sessions. SL2C65WZ L2b Essential Sleep 12/03/2016 Saturday 12:30 15:00 1 The Bee Hive, Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe Develop an understanding of long term sleep problems and learn tools to re-establish a healthy sleep pattern and cycles. Investigate what effect certain foods and drink impact on poor sleep. SL2H39WZ L2 Lift Your Mood With Laughter 17/03/2016 Thursday 19:00 21:00 1 Laughter is infectious and triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use. Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

5 Learn2b s in & Towcester Area - Spring 2016 Title Date Day SL2CO5WZ Learn2 Relax And Sew 18/01/2016 Monday 10:30 14:30 1 This one day workshop will enable you to experiment with a range of textile/fabrics, sewing techniques and project ideas. Previous experience of sewing is not essential. Please bring a light lunch for a social lunch break. SL2C10WZ Learn2 Be Creative with Mosaics 21/01/2016 Thursday 19:00 21:00 3 Leave your stresses behind while you nip, break, relax and allow yourself to have some messy creative time. Mosaics are absorbing and reflective, breaking tiles and rearranging to create something new. SL2C50WZ Learn2 Relax And Sew 25/01/2016 Monday 10:30 14:30 1 The Forum Library, Towcester, South Northants This one day workshop will enable you to experiment with a range of textile/fabrics, sewing techniques and project ideas. Previous experience of sewing is not essential. Please bring a light lunch for a social lunch break. SL2C45WZ Learn2 Use Arts & Crafts For Wellbeing 01/02/2016 Monday 12:30 14:30 4 Being creative is a fun and constructive way to relax, focus and learn something new. This four week course will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of drawing, painting and crafting projects whilst sharing ideas and time with others. SL2B26WZ Learn2 Picture Yourself Positively 23/02/2016 Tuesday 13:00 15:00 3 When we are feeling self-conscious about our body, our image, our weight etc. this can have an impact on the things we would like to do now and in the future. This course introduces positive self-help tools such as EFT, visualisation and relaxation to improve positive thinking. SL2A29WZ Learn2 Paint Your World 25/02/2016 Thursday 10:30 12:30 4 Greens Norton Village Hall, Nr Towcester, South Northants Taking inspiration from the natural world, learn how to blend and mix colours to create moods within your artwork which reflect what's important to you. SL2C24WZ Learn2 Use Arts & Crafts For Wellbeing 29/02/2016 Monday 12:30 14:30 4 Long Buckby Community Centre, Station Road Being creative is a fun and constructive way to relax, focus and learn something new. This four week course will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of drawing, painting and crafting projects whilst sharing ideas and time with others. SL2U35WZ Learn2 Paint And Create, Combination Day 05/03/2016 Saturday 10:30 15:00 1 Explore your hidden creativity on this one day workshop, an opportunity to experiment with a variety of art forms which create a sense of relaxation. Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

6 Learn2b s in Area - Spring 2016 Title Date Day SL2B05WZ L2 Build Your Confidence 18/01/2016 Monday 10:00 12:30 4 Confidence levels can take a dip if you are experiencing poor mental health and it can affect every aspect of your life. This four week course will help you identify your strengths and abilities and gain (regain) control of your life. SL2C44WZ L2 Use Seated Yoga To Aid Stress Reduction 18/01/2016 Monday 11:00 12:30 4 We all know the effects of anxiety and stress on the body if we don t exercise. By using seated yoga you can access the inner strength that helps face the challenges of everyday life; learn how the 'complete breath' can help when feeling stressed SL2D12WZ L2 Connect With Drama 22/01/2016 Friday 10:30 12:30 4 Step out of your comfort zone and join in this light hearted approach to learning using drama. With opportunities to learn new communication skills and build confidence using character creation and exciting 'mask' work. A warm, welcoming environment awaits you. SL2Y06WZ L2 Manage Stress Through Yoga 25/01/2016 Monday 13:00 15:00 3 Yoga can create a sense of calm throughout the body and help to support through times of increased anxieties. Learn how to use Yoga as a stress management tool. SL2C15WZ L2 Relax And Create 27/01/2016 Weds 13:00 15:00 3 Relax and unwind in a safe, social setting while learning new crafting techniques and sharing ideas as a group. We will be looking at a range of projects such as fabric painting, paper crafts and/or glass painting. SL2N31WZ L2 Meditate In Motion With Tai Chi 26/02/2016 Friday 10:30 12:30 4 Tai Chi is an ideal activity which involves flowing movements that don t stress the joints, muscles or mind! All abilities welcome including complete novices. SL2P36WZ L2 Enjoy The Outdoors Through Cycling 09/03/2016 Weds 12:30 14:30 3 Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, East Northants Take a bike ride along the cycle paths at Stanwick Lakes, taking in the natural scenery around the Reservoir. Enjoy a fun, relaxed group cycle. There will be a small charge of 3.00 for bike and helmet hire. Car park fees apply. SL2C86WZ L2b Essential Sleep 17/03/2016 Thursday 12:30 15:00 1 Develop an understanding of long term sleep problems and learn tools to re-establish a healthy sleep pattern and cycles. Investigate what effect certain foods and drink impact on poor sleep Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

7 Learn2b s in Corby & Spring 2016 Title Date Day SL2C19WZ L2 Build Your Confidence 19/01/2016 Tuesday 10:00 12:30 4 Hazelwood Community Centre Youth Club Rooms, Corby Confidence levels can take a dip if you are experiencing poor mental health and it can affect every aspect of your life. This 4 week course will help you identify your strengths and abilities and gain (regain) control of your life. SL2N08WZ L2 Meditate In Motion With Tai Chi 19/01/2016 Tuesday 14:00 16:00 4 Tai Chi is an ideal activity which involves flowing movements that don t stress the joints, muscles or mind! All abilities welcome including complete novices. SL2L14WZ L2 Promote Positive Thinking with NLP 23/01/2016 Saturday 10:30 15:30 1 NLP may look and sound daunting, but in short it is a set of tools and techniques that can introduce you to new, positive and constructive ways to improve your life. Please bring a light lunch and drinks. SL2C64WZ L2b Essential Sleep 26/01/2016 Tuesday 10:00 12:30 1 Develop an understanding of long term sleep problems and learn tools to re-establish a healthy sleep pattern and cycles. Investigate what effect certain foods and drink impact on poor sleep SL2C23WZ L2 Colour Your Mood With Flowers 22/02/2016 Monday 13:00 15:30 3 Hazelwood Community Centre Youth Club Rooms, Corby Response to colour and smell can be quite a powerful thing. Learn how to produce colourful, fragrant displays out of an inexpensive bunch of flowers. Please note: You will be asked to buy some inexpensive flowers for weeks 2 and 3. SL2C33WZ L2 Build Your Confidence 22/02/2016 Monday 10:30 13:00 4 Fuller Baptist Church, Confidence levels can take a dip if you are experiencing poor mental health and it can affect every aspect of your life. This 4 week course will help you identify your strengths and abilities and gain (regain) control of your life. * Please note: Car parking fees apply when parking at Corn Market Hall Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk

8 Learn2b s in Corby & - Page 2 of 2 Title Date Day SL2Y33WZ L2 Use Seated Yoga To Aid Stress Reduction 29/02/2016 Monday 13:00 14:30 4 Yoga can create a sense of calm throughout the body and mind. Seated Yoga is ideal for anyone who has limited mobility but equally for those that are physically active as it then becomes something you can do sitting at home or in the office as a break from the desk. SL2Y34WZ L2 Manage Stress Through Yoga 29/02/2016 Monday 10:30 12:30 4 Yoga can create a sense of calm throughout the body and help to support through times of increased anxieties. Learn how to use Yoga as a stress management tool. SL2Z40WZ L2 Develop The Art Of Mindfulness 19/03/2016 Saturday 10:30 13:30 1 Mindfulness, sometimes also called "present-centredness", can help us enjoy the world more and understand ourselves better. This one off session explores the benefits of using Mindfulness to focus on the here and now. * Please note: Car parking fees apply when parking at Corn Market Hall Learn2b Ambassador Programme If you feel as passionate about Learn2b as we do, now is the time to take action. We are actively recruiting volunteers to help promote Learn2b in the community, please contact the Learn2b admin team to register your interest. Contact our Learn2b Admin Team for more information: Phone: or Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk