Understanding and Managing Depression

This course explores depression, how it can affect everyday life and practical strategies that may help you manage low mood.

Topics include: 

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• Understanding depression and its symptoms​

• The link between activity and mood

• How patterns of thinking can affect depression

• Challenging unhelpful thoughts

• Building positive activities into everyday life

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Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 September,

2 - 4 pm

Anger Management and Emotional Regulation

This course looks at anger and other difficult emotions and introduces practical ways to manage them more effectively

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Topics include: 

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• Understanding anger

• Recognising triggers

• Challenging unhelpful thinking

• Anger and assertiveness 

• Coping with criticism and disappointment

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Wednesday 9, 16, 23, 30 September, 

4 - 6 pm

Understanding and Managing Anxiety

Anxiety can affect the way we think, fell and behave. 

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This course helps you understand anxiety and introduces practical techniques for managing it. 

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Topics include: 

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• What anxiety is and what can cause it

• Physical, behavioural and thinking patterns linked to anxiety

• Challenging unhelpful thoughts 

• Relaxation techniques

• Other practical ways to manage anxiety

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Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 October,

2 - 4 pm

Managing Mental Health at Work

This course is designed to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. 

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Topics include: 

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• Workplace Wellness Recovery Action Planning

• Time management and prioritising

• Assertiveness and problem solving

• Building your workplace wellbeing toolkit

• Understanding your rights at work 

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Wednesday 7, 14, 21 October

4 - 6 pm

Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress can affect both our mental and physical wellbeing, particularly when it continues for a long time. 

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This course explores the causes and effects of stress and introduces practical ways to manage it. 

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Topics include: 

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• Types and causes of stress 

• Recognising signs of stress

• Thinking patterns and stress

•  Practical stress management techniques

• Everyday self care

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Wednesday 11, 18, 25 November and 2 December, 

4 - 6 pm

Boost Confidence and Self Esteem

This course explores how self esteem can affect the way we think, feel and behave. 

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Topics include: 

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• Understanding self esteem 

• Recognising negative self talk 

• Challenging unhelpful thoughts

• Identifying your strengths 

• Building confidence through positive activities

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Thursday 19, 26 November and 3, 10 December, 

 4 - 6 pm

Practicing Assertiveness

This course is for anyone who would like to communicate more confidently and assertively in work or everyday life. ​

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Topics include: 

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• Assertiveness and different communication styles 

• Communication blockers and boosters

• Assertiveness techniques

• Setting boundaries

• Responding to criticism assertively 

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Wednesday 13, 20, 27 January and 3 February,

2 - 4 pm

Self Care Essentials

This course looks at the everyday habits that can support good mental health and wellbeing. 

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Topics include: 

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• Sleep and sleep routines 

• Food and mood

• Physical activity 

• Rest and relaxation

• Self compassion

• Building a healthy daily routine 

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Next Course:

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Thursday 14, 21, 28 January and 4, 11 February,

2 - 4 pm