Oxfordshire
Short Courses and Workshops April-July 2018
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Contents Introduction................................................................... 2
How to access Oxfordshire Mind’s Short Courses and Workshops
How to access Oxfordshire Mind’s Short Courses and Workshops................................... 3 Feedback...................................................................... 4 Our range of Short Courses and Workshops............. 6 South and Vale............................................................. 8 Oxford City................................................................... 9 Cherwell and West..................................................... 10
Introduction Oxfordshire Mind’s educational programme of Wellbeing and Coping Skills courses and workshops have something for everyone. Whether you want to pick up a skill, or develop an interest you already have, learning something new can really help to improve your mental wellbeing.
Dan Knowles Chief Executive
This year we are proud to be expanding our range of short courses to include workshops!
If you are interested in any of our courses please first call the Information Line on 01865 263 744 to arrange an Options Session (available over the phone or in person). An Options Session involves a short conversation about your wellbeing with one of our Wellbeing Workers and will include a short questionnaire.
Information Line 01865 263 744
Open Monday - Thursday 9.30-4.30 and Friday 9.30-4 (closed on bank holidays)
During Options Sessions we will identify together which of our courses, groups or activities might be most useful for you at this time, or we can signpost you to alternative activities elsewhere in the county. We will also send through further information about any recommended Mind courses along with details on how to register for the appropriate course. If you have had an Options Session with us already, please contact the Information Service on 01865 263 744 and we’ll send you a link for online booking.
“I really enjoyed the course and meeting people with the same thoughts as me.” Managing Strong Emotions attendee
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Feedback on courses
How would you rate the course you attended?
Very good
Here at Oxfordshire Mind we are proud to have great feedback. This is a testament to our highly experienced course facilitators!
Good Satisfactory
“I feel like I’ve gained a lot of useful skills I’ll be able to put into practice in life. Thank you for that.” Managing Strong Emotions attendee What impact has the course had on your wellbeing?
“I found the facilitators very helpful and understanding. There was no pressure if you felt unable to comment too much on things” Understanding Self Esteem attendee
Improved Slightly improved Maintained
Would you book onto another short course in the future?
Unanswered Yes
“A very well structured course in a comfortable learning environment.”
Maybe
Practical Ways to Wellbeing attendee
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Our Range of Workshops and Short Courses
Short Courses Practical Ways to Wellbeing
One-day Workshops Practical Ways to Wellbeing
Tools and techniques to help you improve your wellbeing.
Managing Stress
Techniques to boost your capability to manage day-to-day stresses.
Assertiveness and Communication Skills
Vital tools and techniques to boost your assertiveness and communication skills.
Gain skills and knowledge to improve your wellbeing and cope better with everyday life.
Assertiveness and Communication Skills Understand assertiveness and learn techniques to improve your confidence, communication skills and wellbeing.
Understanding Self Esteem Understand what self esteem is, and learn some skills and techniques to boost your confidence and self esteem.
Managing Strong Emotions An Introduction to Art Journalling for Wellbeing
Find out how art journals can be used for self-reflection, as a creative medium or as a way of recording and goal setting for individual recovery.
Explore the reasons we experience strong emotions. Learn how to cope and manage them.
Managing Stress Learn skills and techniques to manage everyday stresses.
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Oxford city
South and Vale
Managing Stress Cowley Wellbeing Centre Thursdays, 10am-12pm • 3 May – 14 June
Managing Strong Emotions Cowley Wellbeing Centre Mondays, 10am-12pm • 7 May – 2 July
Understanding Self Esteem The Mill • Wednesdays, 6-8pm • 6 June – 18 July
Assertiveness and Communication Skills Cowley Wellbeing Centre • Thursdays, 2-4pm • 24 May – 5 July
Understanding Self Esteem Abingdon • Wednesdays, 10am-12pm • 9 May – 20 June
Managing Strong Emotions Abingdon • Mondays, 6-8pm • 14 May – 9 July
Practical Ways to Wellbeing
Abingdon • Wednesdays, 6-8pm • 6 June – 27 June
Managing Stress Abingdon • Saturday 12 May • 10am-4pm
Assertiveness and Communication Skills Abingdon • Saturday 30 June • 10am-4pm
Practical Ways to Wellbeing The Mill • Saturday 5 May • 10am–4pm
“A very well structured course in a comfortable learning environment.” Practical Ways to Wellbeing attendee
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Cherwell and West
Managing Strong Emotions
Managing Stress
Witney • Tuesdays, 6-8pm • 3 April – 22 May
Banbury • Wednesday 9 May • 10am-4pm
Understanding Self Esteem
Managing Stress
Witney • Thursdays, 2-4pm • 19 April – 31 May
Bicester • Wednesday 6 June • 10am-4pm
Practical Ways to Wellbeing Banbury • Fridays, 2-4pm • 22 June – 13 July
An Introduction to Art Journalling for Wellbeing Witney • Thursday 21 June • 10am-4pm
Assertiveness and Communication Skills
“Thank you so much for your encouragement, positivity and reassurance, and for adding some humour too. You have been great and I have enjoyed coming each week.” Understanding Self Esteem attendee
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Banbury • Wednesday 11 July • 10am-4pm
“Thank you for making this a rewarding experience.” Practical Ways to Wellbeing attendee
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Oxfordshire
2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0DP 01865 263730 office@oxfordshiremind.org.uk www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk
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