Recovery College PROSPECTUS 2019 - Hope Control Opportunity - Western Health and Social Care Trust

Recovery
               College
Hope • Control • Opportunity

              PROSPECTUS 2019

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 A project supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, Managed by the Special EU Programmes Body

PROSPECTUS 2019

Welcome to our Recovery College
Welcome to the Spring 2019 term at the Western Trust Recovery
College. We are delighted that you have picked up our prospectus
and hope that you will decide to enrol on some of our courses.

This term we are again offering a wide range of interesting courses
and workshops, beginning in March, that are designed to promote
wellbeing and recovery. All our courses are co-designed and co-
delivered by people with lived experience of mental health issues
alongside those with professional experience and knowledge.

Courses are open to everyone - those who use services or not,
staff, carers, and members of the general public, and are all free of
charge. The College uses various community venues and we keep
our classes numbers small and informal, providing a warm and
friendly approach to learning together.

The College is now in its 5th year and we consider ourselves
fortunate to have seen so many people flourish and use the College
as a key part of their recovery journeys.

We hope you will enjoy our courses and wish everyone a successful
year ahead.

Olive Young
Recovery College Co-ordinator

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EU INTERREG VA
Innovation Recovery Project
I am pleased to announce that the WHSCT working in partnership
with the Health Service Executive can now extend the range of
courses available throughout the North West cross border region as
part of the EU INTERREG VA, CAWT Innovation Recovery Project.

The i-Recovery team based in the North West Regional College will be
working with a range of partners to build awareness and knowledge
of recovery orientated practice. The aim of the Innovation Recovery
Project is to transform the lives of people who are living with mental
health problems by working to instil hope, optimism and resilience.

Edel O’Doherty
Innovation Recovery Project Manager

A project supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA
Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

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Course Registration
Registration for courses is essential. Early registration is
recommended as our courses prove popular and book up quickly.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and will
be confirmed approximately 2 weeks before the beginning of each
course. There are 3 ways to register:

E-mail: recoverycollegewest@westerntrust.hscni.net

Telephone: 02871 276452 / 02871 276453

Post: Complete the enrolment form and return to:
CAWT i-Recovery Project, Room A122, Lawrence Building, North
West Regional College, Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7AL

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Our courses
Our courses are split into 3 areas:
Getting Started, Building on Your Learning and Continuing Your
Journey.

Getting Started - courses/workshops that might be a good place to
start if you aren’t sure what you would like to learn with us - but you
don’t have to do these first.

Building on Your Learning - courses/workshops that help you
gain further knowledge and skills of mental health issues and self-
management.

Continuing Your Journey - courses/ workshops that will help prepare
you for your next steps whether that is further education, volunteering,
work, or perhaps becoming a peer trainer with the Recovery College.

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GETTING STARTED

Coaching Skills for Health and Wellbeing
Single 3 Hour Session

Coaching has been used very successfully in the business and sporting
arenas but it can also be applied to mental health and wellbeing. This 3
hour workshop introduces, and gives you the opportunity to practice some
simple coaching tools that can empower you to use your strengths to work
towards your own health and wellbeing goals.

Omagh Library, Friday 8th March, 10am-1pm

Money Matters
Single 2 Hour Session

Money management is a skill we can all benefit from. This course will
explore how poor mental health can affect our ability to best manage our
finances and likewise, when our finances are causing us concern, it can
impact on our mental wellbeing. We will introduce some easy tools and
tips to help us make the most of our money, such as spending diaries,
budgeting and money wheels and explain where and how to seek further
support and information.

                      Omagh Library, Friday 10th May, 10.30am-12.30pm

                            Fermanagh House, Enniskillen,
                            Wednesday 5th June, 10.30am-12.30pm
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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Single 2 Hour Session

This workshop is designed to help those who are currently experiencing
difficulty sleeping. Sleep is essential to our general health and wellbeing
and lack of ‘refreshing’ sleep can lead to difficulties coping with daily life.
Participants on this course will be given tips and advice to help them have a
‘good night’s sleep’.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 30th April, 10.30am-12.30pm

Omagh Library, Friday 3rd May 10.30am-12.30pm

Central Library, Letterkenny Wednesday 27th March, 2pm-4pm

Downstrands FRC, Co. Donegal, Wednesday 24th April, 7-9pm

Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady, Wednesday 10th April, 10.30am-12.30pm

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Understanding Depression
Single 2 Hour Session

Depression is very common, and one in four of us will experience it in our
lifetime. This introductory workshop will help you understand and manage
the symptoms of depression, and explore simple strategies that you can use
in your recovery.

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane, Thursday 21st March, 11am-1pm

Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady, Wednesday 8th May, 10.30am-12.30pm

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Introducing and Exploring Mindfulness
2 Week Course, 2 Hour Session

Paying more attention to the present moment - to your own thoughts and
feelings and to the world around - can improve your mental health and
wellbeing. This introductory course will safely explore what mindfulness is,
how it can help your recovery, and look at a variety of simple ways to start
being more mindful in your daily life such as guided meditation, being in
nature, and mindful eating.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry,
Tuesday 19th and 26th March, 10.30am-12.30pm

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane,
Thursday 9th and 16th May, 11.00am-1.00pm

Lisnamallard, Omagh, Wednesday 22nd and 29th May, 1.00pm-3.00pm

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Understanding Personality Disorder
Single 2 Hour Session

Coping with relationships and stressful situations may be more difficult for
people who have a personality disorder. During this workshop you will
have the opportunity to learn about the reality and misconceptions around
personality disorders, what treatments are available, self-management
strategies, and hear how people who have a personality disorder successfully
manage their day to day life.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 5th March, 10.30am-12.30pm

Introduction to Recovery
Single 2 Hour Session

What does recovery mean for people with mental health issues? How do
we recover? How do we help others recover? This introductory workshop
will examine the three key principles of recovery - hope, control and
opportunity. You will also hear more about the Recovery College and what it
offers to support you on your road to recovery.

                               Central Library, Derry/L’Derry,
                               Tuesday 2nd April, 10.30am-12.30pm

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Creative Recovery
2 Full days

We express ourselves in many ways besides talking. This popular course
which runs over 2 days, offers the opportunity to tap into your creative
side and explore your own recovery journey. Using mixed media collage,
creative words and paint, participants will get the opportunity to create their
own unique recovery canvas. In the process you will discover that being
creative soothes and informs mind and body.

Lisnamallard, Omagh, Wednesday, 3rd and 10th April, 10am-4pm

Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing
Single 2 Hour Session

Most of us know when we are mentally and physically well, but sometimes
we need a little extra support to keep well. There are 5 simple steps to help
maintain and improve your wellbeing... connect, be active, take notice, keep
learning and give. This session will look at what wellbeing means to each of us
personally and explores practical ways to build the 5 steps into our daily lives.

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, Wednesday 6th March, 10.30am-12.30pm

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane, Thursday 14th March, 11.00am-1.00pm

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Looking After You
2 Week Course, 2 Hour Sessions

Being a carer can often be challenging and sometimes an isolating
experience, and it may impact on your own health and wellbeing. During
this short informal course which runs over 2 sessions, we will explore the
different aspects of the caring role, give you the opportunity to share your own
experiences, and provide you with some easy and practical strategies that
you can employ in looking after you.

Lisnamallard, Omagh, Wednesday, 10th and 17th April, 6.00pm-8.00pm

Write to Recovery
                                            NEW
4 Week Course, 2 Hour Sessions

This new Write to Recovery workshop which runs over 4 weeks involves
meeting with others interested in mental wellbeing and recovery.
Participants will be involved in small groups that generate inspiring
conversations. Opportunities will be provided for writing and reflecting on
their own story and discovering new tools to get the best out of life. Each
        session has a different theme eg Surviving, Thriving and Recovery/
                   What makes me happy/Letter from the wise one/My
                       fabulous future.

                          Holywell DCCP, Derry/L’Derry,
                          Thursday 28th March – 18th April, 2.00pm-4.00pm
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BUILDING ON YOUR
    LEARNING

Living Well With Bipolar
Single 3 Hour Session

This short course is for those people who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
(also known as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression) and family,
friends and other supporters. It aims to help participants gain a better
understanding of what bipolar disorder is, and help you develop strategies to
manage the fluctuating nature of the condition (the high and low episodes).
Participants will hear facilitators own personal lived experience of bipolar and
ways to stay well.

Omagh Library, Friday 24th May, 10.00am-1.00pm

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Living With and Managing Anxiety
Single 3 Hour 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 would like to be
able to do. During this 3 hour session we will explore the links between our
thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and offer some simple strategies to help
you understand and manage your anxiety.

Omagh Library, Friday 22nd March, 10.00am-1.00pm

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 16th April, 10.00am-1.00pm

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane, Thursday 2nd May, 11.00am-2.00pm

Venue Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre,
Wednesday 29th May Limavady 10am-1pm

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Living Beyond Depression and Low Mood
Single 3 Hour Session

Depression can happen to anyone and is more common than people think -
one in four of us will experience it at some point in our lives. This interactive
workshop, which follows on from our ‘Understanding Depression’ course,
explores in more depth the strategies and self-management techniques that
can be used to help manage depression and low mood more effectively.
Facilitators will share their own experiences of living with depression, what has
helped them in their recovery and signpost to other useful sources of support.

Lisnamallard, Omagh, Wednesday 13th March, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, Wednesday 8th May, 10.00am-1.00pm

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Learning to Like Yourself
Single 2 Hour Session

People who experience low self-esteem frequently view themselves in a
negative way and this can have a major impact on their lives. Learning how
to improve self-esteem is one of the important building blocks of recovery.
This short course aims to explore some of the causes and underlying issues
of low self-esteem, and how you might begin to build and maintain a more
positive view of yourself.

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, Wednesday, 13th March, 10.30am-12.30pm

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane, Thursday 4th April, 11.00am-1.00pm

Downstrands FRC, Co. Donegal, Monday 8th April, 11am-1pm

Central Library, Letterkenny, Wednesday 17th April, 2pm-4pm

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Finding Your Voice
Single 2 Hour Session

Being able to ‘speak up’ for yourself is key to recovery and self
-management, but it is a skill that many of us struggle with. However, if
you can advocate for yourself and your needs are met, it can inspire and
improve your sense of hope, confidence and self-esteem. This course
explores the differences between assertive, aggressive and passive
behaviours, and discusses techniques that can help you become more
confident in expressing yourself and ‘finding your voice’.

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, Wednesday 20th March, 10.30am-12.30pm

Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane, Thursday 11th April, 11.00am-1.00pm

Asserting Yourself
Single 2 Hour Session

You have the right to stand up for yourself, and assertiveness is a skill
anyone can learn. This practical course explores how to recognise your
           own boundaries, how to communicate them to others and how
               to assert yourself when you need to.

                               Central Library, Derry/L’Derry,
                               Tuesday 14th May, 10.30am-12.30pm

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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
2 full days or 4 half days

WRAP is a simple structured self-management tool, designed to help people
understand and manage their wellbeing and recovery. It is for anyone
who wants to create positive change in the way they feel and increase
their enjoyment in life. On this 2 day interactive course, you will have the
opportunity to look at the everyday things that help keep you well and how
to make the most of your strengths and resources. You will also have the
opportunity to think about your personal triggers and warning signs, how to
make plans to help yourself and when to seek support.

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen,
Wednesday 15th and 22nd May, 10.30am-4.00pm

Holywell Trust, Derry/L’Derry,
Thursday 30th May and Thursday 6th June 10.30am – 4pm

Lisnamallard, Omagh, Wednesday 1st May – 22nd May, 6.00pm- 9.00pm

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Food and Mood
Single 2 Hour Session

This workshop aims to provide an overview of the impact food can have on
our mood. You will learn about foods which have proven mood enhancing
benefits and how these can easily be included in your daily diet.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 9 April, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Manage Your Panic
Single 2 Hour Session

Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times during
their life. It is a natural response to stressful or dangerous situations.
However for some of us with panic disorder, feelings of anxiety, stress and
panic occur regularly and can appear at any time for no apparent reason.
This workshop aims to help you understand what actually happens when
you panic and the different forms it can take, exploring a range of coping
methods and strategies that you might find useful.

               			             Fermanagh House, Enniskillen,
                               Wednesday 1st May, 10.30am-12.30pm

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Managing Setbacks
Single 2 Hour Session

For many people it can feel as if their mental health difficulties are
completely beyond their control. Recovery involves finding the personal
resourcefulness and resilience to take back control over your life and what
happens to you. This interactive workshop explores how to manage the ups
and downs, how to cope in a crisis and what gets you back on track.

Omagh Library, Friday 29th March, 10.30am-12.30pm
Central Library, Letterkenny Wednesday 15th May, 2pm- 4pm

Towards Wellness and Recovery
4 Week Course, 2 Hour Sessions

It can seem like a challenge to live with mental ill health and likewise, the
pressures of modern life can put a strain on your emotional health and
wellbeing. Whether you are looking to cope with a specific mental health issue,
or simply want to feel more positive and energetic then this 4 week course is for
you! We will introduce some simple evidence based strategies that can help
you learn how to best support your wellness and/or recovery.

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen,
Wednesday 27th March-17th April, 10.30am-12.30pm

Holywell DCCP, Derry/L’Derry,
Thursday 2nd May-23rd May, 2.00pm-4.00pm

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Living Well With Psychosis
Single 3 Hour Session

The experience of psychosis for example, hearing voices or having altered
perceptions, is surprisingly common. This workshop aims to increase your
awareness of what psychosis is, but concentrates on how you can live beyond
your diagnosis. You will also hear facilitators sharing their own lived experience
and some of the useful ways they have found to manage their own symptoms.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 21st May, 10.00am-1.00pm

Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, Wednesday 29th May, 10.00am-1.00pm

Building Healthy Relationships                         NEW
Single 2 Hour Session

Caring and supportive relationships are important for our mental health and
wellbeing, and especially when we are recovering from mental ill-health.
Sometimes though, our self-esteem can be affected when we have mental
health challenges, and this can lead to issues in our relationships with loved
         ones, friends, family and colleagues. This course will explore both
             healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to set boundaries
                       and help you to identify and improve the positive,
                           supportive relationships you already have.

                                 Omagh Library,
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Walking to Wellness
5 week course, 2 hour session

Exercise has proven benefits for not only physical health but also our mental
health and wellbeing. This 2 hour, 5 week course puts the 5 Steps to
Wellbeing - Be Active, Connect, Give, Learn and Take Notice - into action!
Each week we will look at how one of the 5 Steps can boost our mental
health and wellbeing and then head out for a leisurely walk around a variety
of routes.

Room A106 North West Regional College, Lawrence Building, Derry/L’Derry
Monday 25th March to Monday 29th April 1pm-3pm

Letterkenny Town Park, Friday 3rd May – 31st May, 10am-12.00 noon

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All Recovery College students are invited
                                            to attend one of our Recovery Cafés which
                                            meet regularly in Derry/Londonderry
                                            Enniskillen, Omagh and Strabane.

The cafes are a relaxed and informal way to meet fellow students and new friends,
hear what’s happening at the College and find out about events in your local area.
You can find out when the Café in your area is on from your workshop facilitator, or
the Recovery College Co-ordinator. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to
seeing you there!

CONTINUING YOUR
   JOURNEY

Exploring Your Options
Single 3 Hour Session

Are you thinking about the next step in your recovery, but not sure where
to start or what is out there? Whether you want to make new friendships,
explore volunteering opportunities, or are thinking about education or
employment, this informative but informal workshop will point you in the
right direction!

Omagh Library, Friday 31st May, 10.00am-1.00pm

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Getting Involved in Co-production
Single 3 Hour Session

Co-production is a way of working together which is gaining momentum in
many health and social care settings and is at the ‘heart’ of our Recovery
College. It is a strengths based approach which recognises and celebrates
all skills and talents whether you are someone who uses mental health
services, a staff member or perhaps both. This workshop explores the
principles of co-production, the benefits and challenges that exist, and how
we can best work together. It may be of particular interest to those who
wish to become more involved with the Recovery College.

Central Library, Derry/L’Derry, Tuesday 28th May, 10.00am-1.00pm

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Train the Trainers
2 Full days

Many people who have come to the Recovery College feel more inspired
to get involved and one option is to become a trainer with the College.
This fun, practical and interactive workshop provides a safe and friendly
environment to start and build your confidence in planning and delivering
courses with the Recovery College. Topics over the 2 days include working
together, understanding the different learning styles, voice projection and
the use of visual and audio aids.

This course is run on an annual basis, and usually towards the end of June.
We compile a waiting list of applicants and will let participants know details,
closer to the time.

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RECOVERY
COLLEGE CHARTER

RECOVERY COLLEGE CHARTER
Whilst attending our Recovery College… you can expect us to:

Handle your enquires in a friendly and professional manner.

Provide a learning environment that is safe and welcoming, where
everyone is treated with respect and dignity and all expertise is
valued equally.

Maintain a focus on learning rather than treatment or therapy.

Treat all information shared within the College as confidential.

Respect and listen to you by responding to your feedback.

Signpost you to other appropriate sources of support as necessary

……We expect you to:

Be considerate and respectful to all those who use the Recovery College.

Provide us with the information we need to help you get the most from
your experience.

                Be mindful when sharing information within the college
                          and respect the confidentiality of others.

                               Attend courses punctually and let us know
                               if you are running late or cannot attend.

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VENUES

Venues

 Central Library, St Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal

 Central Library, 35 Foyle Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6AL.

 Downstrands Family Resource Centre, The Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo,
 Co. Donegal

 Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7HR.

 Greencastle Community Centre, Drumaweir, Greencastle, Co. Donegal

 Holywell Trust DCCP, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PW.

 Lisnamallard, 5b Woodside Avenue, Omagh, BT79 7BP.

 Melvin Sports Complex, Melvin Road, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, BT82 9PP.

 NWRC, Room A106, Lawrence Building, Strand Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 7AL.

 Quigley’s Point Community Centre, 7 Foyle View Point, Cabry, Quigley’s Point,
 Co. Donegal, F93 F439

 Omagh Library, 1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 1HL.

 Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, BT49 0FJ

 Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 5QU.

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 A project supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, Managed by the Special EU Programmes Body

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