Barnsley recovery college prospectus sept 2014 july 2015 by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The Exchange Recovery College Programme September 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D;July 2015

Welcome Back! Hello and welcome to our second year as a Recovery College! Based on responses from our learners, this programme covers all terms from September 2014 through to July 2015. Hopefully, it will help you to plan your learning in a more structured way and also help you to identify the courses that follow on from each other. The computer courses have been so popular that a Level 3 course has been developed for learners who want to continue to develop and refine their computer skills. We are also working with a number of new partners in the forthcoming year and are very excited about these new ventures. Also, the centre for Learning & Development (based at the Keresforth Centre on Broadway) have kindly opened up courses that were previously only available to NHS staff and volunteers. We have tried to balance courses that reflect learning around self-management of health and wellbeing, as well as courses for enjoyment that, in turn, can help improve your confidence and self-esteem. As always, we are constantly reviewing this service and therefore it is essential that you continue to enrol on each course. This will help us to collect information that is vital to the development and success of the Exchange. In 2015 we are opening our doors to evening classes in the hope to make the college more accessible. We have also appointed a Library Assistant to help promote a library service within the college. This small library service will link in with SWYFTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger library at Fieldhead hospital. This means we are able to access much more information and resources to promote and enable learning. As always, we welcome feedback so that we can continue to improve the Recovery College and the experience for everyone. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the college if you have any suggestions and/or feedback. It is envisaged that we may continue to add to this programme. This will be done through regular newsletters that will be available in the New Year and Easter. If you would like to add your name to the mailing list please give the College a ring on 01226 730433 or email us Barnsley.Recoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk. Hope to see you soon!

Volunteering at The Exchange The Exchange is leading the way in developing people in their volunteering role. A new volunteer pathway has been developed that will start with your registering as a South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust (SWYPFT volunteer). We will support you to plan your volunteering journey that will incorporate training development and support. We recognise that people volunteer for a variety of reasons, whether that be to; gain employment, give back to your community or to become more active and improve your wellbeing. It may be you have experience of a mental health issue yourself, this means you are an expert and this expertise can help others. Whatever your motivations, if you are considering volunteering why not meet with Nick, our Volunteer Development Worker to discuss volunteering opportunities suitable to you. Nick can be contacted via email: nick.sennitt@swyt.nhs.uk.

Learning support We offer information, advice and guidance about each course and their content. Together with you, we will go through an Individual Learning Plan prior to the start of your learning with us. As your course(s) progress, we will help you to identify your goals, hopes and ambitions for your recovery journey and to help choose courses which best meet your goals. Within the learning plan there is an opportunity to discuss any learning support needs you may have. We will then do everything we can to support you. We want to create an environment that is conducive to learning and where learners feel they are supported. Feedback from learners, visitors, volunteers and staff is vital to how we develop the college and the courses we deliver. We hope to do this through regular evaluation and welcome your comments and ideas. If you do have any feedback, please speak to a member of the team or contact us via telephone on 01226 730433.

Our Values and beliefs People with lived experience of mental health have a wealth of specialist knowledge and valuable expertise. We believe in the effectiveness of working together in delivering courses at the Recovery College. Everyone has the equal right to enjoy all the opportunities that life can provide. The principle that hope, mental health and wellbeing are essential to every person.

Equality and Diversity At all times we will respect you as an individual. Your rights will be given equal opportunities to succeed. The Exchange has access for people with disabilities and we are committed to providing accessible services to all.

What you can expect from us We will respect you as an individual at all times. We will do this by: Respecting your values, opinions and beliefs. Accommodating people that support you in accessing courses eg carer, friend interpreter etc. Behaving in a way that fosters a shared understanding and mutual respect.

What we expect from you Respect the rights, choices, beliefs and opinions of others. Commit to attending courses you have enrolled on. Refrain from the use of alcohol or un-prescribed medication. Do not use violent or offensive behaviour or language. Not behave in a way that may be considered disruptive or threatening towards others. 4

Contents Page Contents TERM 1 01 Sept 14 – 24 Oct 14

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TERM 3 05 Jan 15 – 13 Feb 15 Are We OK? Mental Health Awareness………..

Are We OK? Mental Health Awareness…

Alcohol & Anxiety………………………………………..

Baking for Pleasure……………………………….

Baking for Pleasure………………………………………

Cook & Eat……………………………………………

Confidence & Assertiveness…………………………

Dementia Awareness …………………………..

Computers Level 1……………………………………….

Enhance Your Style……………………………….

Computers Level 2……………………………………….

Five Ways to Wellbeing……………………….

Computers Level 3……………………………………….

How to Write your Life Story………………..

Cook & Eat…………………………………………………...

How to run your own Business (SESC)…..

Enhance your style……………………………………...

Living with Depression………………………….

Feel the Fear………………………………………………..

Men Behaving Better……………………………

General Wellbeing……………………………………….

More Creative Writing………………………..

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep……………………….

MH First Aid (MHFA)…………………………….

How to Write Your Life Story……………………….

Pain Management……………………………….

Introduction to Creative Writing………………….

Personal Development Skills…………………

Living with Depression…………………………………

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Men Behaving Better…………………………………..

Understanding Domestic Abuse…………..

Understanding Bereavement………………………. Understanding Domestic Abuse…………………..

TERM 2 03 Nov – 19 Dec 14

Stretch & Relaxation…………………………………….

Aromatherapy………………………………………

Sexual Health Awareness……………………………..

Baking for Pleasure………………………………. Confidence & Assertiveness………………….

TERM 4 23 Feb 15 – 27 Mar 15

Computers Level 1……………………………….

Aromatherapy……………………………………………..

Computers Level 2………………………………..

Baking for Pleasure………………………………………

Computers Level 3………………………………..

Computers Level 1……………………………………….

Cook & Eat……………………………………………

Computers Level 2……………………………………….

Dementia Awareness ………………………….

Computers Level 3……………………………………….

Feel the Fear & Do it Anyway……………….

Confidence & Assertiveness…………………………

Get Growing…………………………………………

Cook & Eat……………………………………………………

How to Write your Life Story………………..

Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway……………………….

Legal (and Illegal) Highs………………………..

How to Write your Life Story………………………..

Making Movies to Highlight Issues………..

Legal (and Illegal) Highs……………………………….

Men Behaving Better……………………………

Men Behaving Better……………………………………

Sexual Health Awareness ……………………. Supporting People in the Caring Role… Understanding Bereavement………………..

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TERM 5 13 April 15– 22 May 15

TERM 6—01 June 15—17 July 15 Are we OK? Mental Health Awareness……..

Confidence & Assertiveness………………………… Baking for Pleasure………………………………………

Baking for Pleasure………………………………….. Computers Level 2……………………………………

Computers Level 1………………………………………. Computers Level 2………………………………………. Computers Level 3………………………………………. Enhance Your Style……………………………………… Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway……………………….

Computers Level 1…………………………………… Computers Level 3…………………………………… Confidence & Assertiveness…………………….. Cook & Eat………………………………………………. Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway……………………

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep………………………. General Wellbeing………………………………………. How to Write your Life Story……………………….. Living with Depression………………………………… Men Behaving Better…………………………………… Sexual Health Awareness……………………………. Stretch & Relaxation…………………………………….

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep…………………… How to write your Life Story……………………. Men Behaving Better……………………………….. More Creative Writing……………………………..

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Understanding Domestic Abuse…………………..

Hope Choice Opportunity Term 1

01 September 2014 —24 October 2014

More Creative Writing Course Overview This course is ideal for learners who have already attended the “Introduction to Creative Writing” course. It will explore more techniques for expression to further develop creativity. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 12:00pm until 2:30pm from:-

Thursday 04 September 2014 until Thursday 09 October 2014 Cook & Eat Course Overview This course is for anyone who enjoys cooking or wishes to develop their cooking skills further. This is an opportunity to learn together, cook together and eat together. Weekly topics will include cooking for one, one-pot meals and cooking on a budget. There will be a small £1 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 3:30pm until 5:30pm from:-

Thursday 04 September 2014 until Thursday 09 October 2014

Baking For Pleasure Course Overview This course is for anyone who has an interest in baking and wishes to develop their skills and learn new techniques. We will bake a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes such as quiche and Victoria sponge cake. There will be a small £2 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 05 September 2014 until Friday 10 October 2014

First Term: 01 September—24 October 2014 (8 weeks) Personal Development Skills Course Overview Personal development is a lifelong process. It’s a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realise and maximise their potential. This course will help you to identify the skills you need, whether you are a volunteer, someone who is seeking employment or if you are looking to progress and develop as a person. The course will include a week by week practical tool kit of skills that will help assist you to reach your goals and improve your opportunities in life. Topics include: Organising your time. Producing a personal CV or résumé. Undertaking a skills appraisal. Looking at your transferable skills. Overcoming barriers to learning a new skill. Interview and application skills Using online applications. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday for 5 weeks at The Exchange at 10am until 12 Noon from:

Monday 08 September 2014 until Monday 06 October 2014

Living with Depression Course Overview This course is for you if you have experienced depression more than once in your life and want to protect yourself against future episodes of depression. We will look at lifestyle strategies to improve mood and gain a sense of control as well as cognitive and behavioural techniques that can help to manage mood. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10am until 12 Noon from:-

Thursday 04 September 2014 until Thursday 02 October 2014

First Term: 01 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;24 October 2014 Men Behaving Better Course Overview This drop-in course will deal with different health issues every week, designed specifically for men. This means you can attend for topics that interest you. This is an opportunity to share your own lived experience in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to access our gym. Topics will cover prostate awareness, testicular cancer awareness, relationships & mental health, depression, domestic abuse anger and erectile dysfunction, sexual health and healthy eating Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 01 September 2014 until Monday 06 October 2014

Five Ways to Wellbeing - Public Health Education Team Course Overview This course is aimed at improving the mental health of the whole population. The focus is not just on the absence of poor mental health but on the presence of flourishing emotional wellbeing. This course looks at strategies for increasing mental wellbeing. This is a half-day course and will run at The Exchange on:-

Thursday 02 October 2014 at 1pm until 3pm

Enhance Your Style - Public Health Education Team Public speaking can be a very daunting experience whether delivering a short presentation or facilitating a group or training session. This course will help you to plan and deliver your presentations regardless of who your audience may be and also help you to overcome any difficulties you might have along the way. This is a one day course and will be held at The Exchange on:Thursday 09 October 2014 at 10am until 3:30pm

First Term: 01 September—24 October 2014 Understanding Domestic Abuse — Public Health Education Team This is a half-day course to give more information into the causes and consequences of domestic abuse. It will explore the concept of power and control and how this can impact on a person’s mental, social and physical health. It will help to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and give information of local services that can help. Course Date This is a half day course at The Exchange on:-

Friday 03 October 2014 at 9:30am-12:30pm

Are We OK? - Mental Health Awareness - Public Health Education Team Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone wanting to get involved in co-producing, co-facilitating or volunteering. This one-day course is aimed at increasing your awareness of common mental health conditions and develop skills needed to interact sensitively and effectively. It will also address stigma around mental health and give practical tips on how you can manage your own mental health. Dates/Times

This is a 1 day course which will be held at The Exchange on:-

Wednesday 10 September 2014 at 10am until 3:30pm

How to Write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and non-judgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA. Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

First Term: 01 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;24 October 2014 Sugarcraft (W.E.A) Course Overview Sugar craft is the art of using icing to cover and decorate cakes and buns and to create novelty cake decorations, sprays of sugar flowers and edible ornaments. This class caters for beginners who have little or no experience of Sugar craft and is suitable for all adults. The class will be delivered by a very experienced tutor from WEA Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 7 weeks at 10am until 12 Noon

Thursday 11th September 2014 until Thursday 23 October 2014

How to Run your own Business Course Overview Have you ever wondered if you could run your own business? Do you have an idea that you think you can make into a business? If the answer is yes, then this course will help you develop your skills to be more confident and productive when starting out. These four weekly sessions will build your knowledge to be able to progress your ideas. One to one coaching is available together with a monthly business club so you can meet other like minded people and not feel alone in the early stages. When you are ready, this is a programme that you complete at your pace, covering: what does being enterprising mean & is it for you? Getting started, being confident and understanding money Building your networks and selling yourself Finding the money to get started Help with understanding budgets and working out what you need

Workshops will then be run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 4 weeks at 5pm from:-

Tuesday 09 September 2014 until Tuesday 30 September 2014 A business club will then be offered after this course where people can access one to one coaching.

First Term: 01 September—24 October 2014 Dementia Awareness – Learning and Development Trainers Course Overview This two hour course gives a basic introduction around the issues of dementia and what implications this may have for the person experiencing dementia and for their family and friends. It also explores how people can positively support someone with dementia. Dates/Times/Venue This course will run at:

Learning and Development, House 20/21 Keresforth Close, Barnsley S70 6RS on:Tuesday 2nd September 2014 at 9.15am until 11.15am

Please note that places are limited. To find out if this is available, please contact:Jill Shaw 01226 435772

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Learning and Development Trainers Course Overview MHFA aims to teach people over 2 days how to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues, provide help on a first aid basis, and effectively signpost someone towards support services. The course is international recognised and a certificate of attendance will be given from MHFA.

Dates/Times/Venue This course will run at:

Learning and Development, House 20/21 Keresforth Close, Barnsley S70 6RS on: Monday 01 September 2014 and Tuesday 02 September 2014 (attend both days) at 9:15am until 4:30pm

Please note that places are limited. To find out if this is available, please contact:Jill Shaw 01226 435772

First Term: 01 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;24 October 2014 Recovery Through Reading Course Overview Recovery through Reading is a course designed to bring people together to enjoy listening to a variety of short stories and poems within a friendly group setting. Each session lasts 2 hours and is led by a health professional and a reading volunteer. There is no pressure for anyone to read aloud or contribute to the discussion as the aim of Recovery through Reading is to provide a safe and supportive environment where people can develop improved levels of concentration and self-confidence and to relax and enjoy being part of a group. Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 8 weeks at 1pm until 3pm on:

Wednesday 03 September 2014 until Wednesday 22 October 2014

Pain Management Course Overview This course is designed specifically for anyone who suffers from chronic pain on a regularly basis or is living life with fibromyalgia in addition to low mood and/or anxiety. The course will help you to understand what chronic pain is and how to manage it better. The focus will be about helping you to accept and manage your pain so that you can move towards leading a more fulfilling life without feeling like your pain is holding you back. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at the Exchange for 8 weeks at 1pm until 3pm on:

Tuesday 30 September 2014 until Tuesday 25 November 2014

Hope Choice Opportunity 03 November â&#x20AC;&#x201D;19 December 2014

Term 2

Computers Level 1 Course Overview This course is specifically designed for new beginners/learners who want to learn how to use a computer. At the end of the course you should be confident enough to understand basic skills that include:Start up, log onto and close a computer down. Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. Learn how to use Microsoft Word Processing and formatting text. How to save and print off documents. Introduction to Microsoft Publisher. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Tuesday 04 November 2014 until Tuesday 09 December 2014

Computers Level 2 Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone who already have a basic understanding of computers and want to develop their skills further. Using Microsoft Word processing, formatting documents and inserting text boxes & pictures. Introduction and using Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher Conducting internet searches and browsing webpages. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:Thursday 06 November 2014 until Thursday 11 December 2014

Second Term: 03 November —19 December 2014 Computers Level 3 Course Overview This course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills further. It is ideal for learners who have completed Computers Level 1 & Level 2. The course will include:Using Microsoft Word to insert tables, headers & footers and margin & page layout. Using Microsoft Excel to insert multipage spreadsheets, insert formulas and produce graphs & charts. Using PowerPoint to edit and create a presentation, applying transitions and animations. Working with multiple documents and internet searches to create a newsletter in Publisher. After completing this course learners will be able to access intermediate computer courses through Northern College and Adult Learning if they wish to continue their learning. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:

Friday 07 November 2014 until Friday 12 December 2014

Understanding Bereavement and Coping with Grief and Loss Course Overview Being bereaved is often a time of sadness, loss, and feeling overwhelmed by emotions and confusion. The aim of this course is to provide a guide to what is a “normal human process”, to provide an understanding of “Bereavement” and the journey through grief. To get the best out of this course, we don’t recommend enrolling if you have been bereaved less than 3 months. Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3:30pm from:-

Wednesday 05 November 2014 until Wednesday 10 December 2014

Second Term: 03 November â&#x20AC;&#x201D;19 December 2014 Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway Course Overview This course could be for you if you feel anxious for no obvious reason and you want to understand how anxiety can affect your mind, body and lifestyle. The causes and symptoms of anxiety will be discussed, alongside practical steps that can help to change the way you think along with techniques for relaxation. This course will involve discussions, hand-outs, group activities and informal sharing of personal experiences if you are comfortable with this. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Monday 03 November 2014 until Monday 8 December 2014

Aromatherapy Course Overview Would you like to experience Aromatherapy and find out how it can benefit you? Aromatherapy is the use of plant and herb extracts, this course will help you understand how these essential oils can help promote a sense of health, wellbeing and balance in spirit and mind. This course will give you practical tips on how to use these oils, what properties they have and how they can enhance your mood. Why not give it a try? Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 4 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Wednesday 12 November 2014 until Wednesday 03 December 2014

Second Term: 03 November —19 December 2014 Confidence & Assertiveness Course Overview This course has been designed specifically to help you to develop your confidence and assertiveness in a safe and comfortable environment. It will help you to develop your ability to change the way you respond to some situations and how you plan your next steps in becoming more confident & assertive. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30pm until 12:30pm from:-

Tuesday 04 November 2014 until Tuesday 09 December 2014

Friday 07 November 2014 until Friday 12 December 2014

Cook & Eat Course Overview This course is for anyone who enjoys cooking or wishes to develop their cooking skills further. This is an opportunity to learn together, cook together and eat together. Weekly topics will include cooking for one, one-pot meals and cooking on a budget. There will be a small £1 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30pm until 12:30pm from:-

Thursday 06 November 2014 until Thursday 11 December 2014

Second Term: 03 November â&#x20AC;&#x201D;19 December 2014 Men Behaving Better Course Overview This drop-in course will deal with different health issues every week, designed specifically for men. This means you can attend for topics that interest you. This is an opportunity to share your own lived experience in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to access our gym. Topics will cover prostate awareness, testicular cancer awareness, relationships & mental health, depression, domestic abuse anger and erectile dysfunction, sexual health and healthy eating. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 03 November 2014 until Monday 08 December 2014

Supporting People in the Caring Role Course Overview This course specifically focuses on the important role that family, friends and loved ones give as carers and the challenges you may face. Sessions will include effective communication, understanding and living with symptoms of mental illness, managing and coping with the caring role and the challenges this can often bring. Professionals and carers will explain the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and how we endeavour to involve families within this process. The course will include specific topics facilitated by Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists, mental health professionals and informal carers. The course has been designed from feedback from carers to help to appreciate the importance of looking after ourselves when in a caring role. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 03 November 2014 until Monday 08 December 2014

Second Term: 03 November —19 December 2014 Legal (and illegal) Highs — Public Health Education Team Course Overview Mephadrone became the first big ‘legal high’ story to grab our attention in 2009 and opened up the market for new drugs that could be bought legally online and have similar effects to other illegal drugs. Although Mephadrone was made illegal soon after, it remains a popular drug and the availability of new drugs has exploded, with hundreds of new substances available in the UK and the rest of Europe. It is a new phenomenon that the government, police and services working with users of these drugs are finding it difficult to keep pace with. This course offers an insight into the market for ‘legal highs’ (or novel psychoactive substances), understanding how they have developed and the kinds of substances available. Course Date This is a one day course at The Exchange at 10am until 3:30pm on:-

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Dementia Awareness – Learning and Development Trainers Course Overview This two hour course gives a basic introduction around the issues of dementia and what implications this may have for the person experiencing dementia and for their family and friends. It also explores how people can positively support someone with dementia. Dates/Times/Venue This course will run at: Learning and Development, House 20/21 Keresforth Close, Barnsley S70 6RS on:Tuesday 04 November 2014 at 9:15am until 11:15am

Please note that places are limited. To find out if this is available, please contact:Jill Shaw 01226 435772

Second Term: 03 November —19 December 2014 How to Write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and non- judgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA. Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

Get Growing (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a practical seven week course on Friday mornings to help you develop the skills and knowledge to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers in whatever space you have available. Gardening can give you good food to eat, exercise, contact with nature and something to do with friends and family. The course will be run by a gardener from WEA and who has many years experience developing community gardens and allotments, and is head gardener at Heeley City Farm and at Wortley Hall Walled Garden. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 7 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 07 November 2014 until Friday 19 December 2014 Making Movies to Highlight Issues (W.E.A) Course Overview Do you want to get other people thinking about issues you think are important, campaign for changes in your community, or challenge attitudes in society? This course will show you how to work together using iPads to plan, record, edit and upload an iMovie film to social media sites to raise awareness of issues you want other people to know about. You don’t need to have any experience – you’ll have plenty of time to practice and learn together. Dates/Times Exact dates/times to be confirmed but this course will run from week commencing 03 November 2014 to week commencing 15 December 2014, please contact the college for further details.

Second Term: 03 November â&#x20AC;&#x201D;19 December 2014 Sexual Health Awareness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Public Health Education Team Course Overview This two-day course explores how health awareness around sex can have positive effects on our health and emotional wellbeing. It also addresses sexual orientation and sexuality as well as information on contraception and sexually acquired infections. The ability to make positive choices around sex and relationships is not straight forward and factors such as communication, self-esteem and having the right information can all influence the decision making process. This is a two day course at The Exchange and will run on:-

Monday 03 November 2014 & Tuesday 04 November 2014 at 10am until 3:30pm

Hope Choice Opportunity Term 3

05 January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 February 2015

Tuesday 06 January 2015 until Tuesday 10 February 2015

Thursday 08 January 2015 until Thursday 12 February 2015

Third Term: 05 January 2015—13 February 2015 Computers Level 3 Course Overview This course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills further. It is ideal for learners who have completed Computers Level 1 & Level 2. The course will include:Using Microsoft Word to insert tables, headers & footers and margin & page layout. Using Microsoft Excel to insert multipage spreadsheets, insert formulas and produce graphs & charts. Using PowerPoint to edit and create a presentation, applying transitions and animations. Working with multiple documents and internet searches to create a newsletter in Publisher. After completing this course learners will be able to access intermediate computer courses through Northern College and Adult Learning if they wish to continue their learning. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 09 January 2015 until Friday 13 February 2015

Understanding Bereavement and Coping with Grief & Loss Course Overview Being bereaved is often a time of sadness, loss, and feeling overwhelmed by emotions and confusion. The aim of this course is to provide a guide to what is a “normal human process”, to provide an understanding of “Bereavement” and the journey through grief. To get the best out of this course, we don’t recommend attending if you have been bereaved less than 3 months. Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3:30pm from:-

Wednesday 07 January 2015 until Wednesday 11 February 2015

Third Term: 05 January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 February 2015 Feel the Fear Course Overview This course could be for you if you feel anxious for no obvious reason and you want to understand how anxiety can affect your mind, body and lifestyle. The causes and symptoms of anxiety will be discussed, alongside practical steps that can help to change the way you think along with techniques for relaxation. This course will involve discussions, hand-outs, group activities and informal sharing of personal experiences if you are comfortable with this. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Monday 05 January 2015 until Monday 09 February 2015 Getting a Good Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sleep Course Overview This course aims to provide people with information on how to find strategies to cope with poor sleep, learn how to develop healthy sleep routines and learn how to overcome sleep problems. There will also be new techniques for you to try out at home and opportunities to learn relaxation methods. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30 until 12:30pm from:-

Tuesday 13 January 2015 until Tuesday 10 February 2015 Introduction to Creative Writing Course Overview This introductory course will focus on the creative writing process to help generate ideas and stimulate imagination. Students will be encouraged in a safe friendly environment to learn through practice, discussion and feedback. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 12:00pm until 2:30pm from:-

Thursday 08 January 2015 until 12 February 2015

Third Term: 05 January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 February 2015 Baking For Pleasure Course Overview This course is for anyone who has an interest in baking and wishes to develop their skills and learn new techniques. We will bake a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes such as quiche and Victoria sponge cake. There will be a small ÂŁ2 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 09 January 2015 until Friday 13 February 2015

Confidence & Assertiveness Course Overview This course has been designed specifically to help you to develop your confidence and assertiveness in a safe and comfortable environment. It will help you to develop your ability to change the way you respond to some situations and how you plan your next steps in becoming more confident & assertive. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30pm until 12:30pm from:-

Tuesday 06 January 2015 until Tuesday 10 February 2015

Thursday 08 January 2015 until Thursday 05 February 2015

Third Term: 05 January 2015—13 February 2015 Cook & Eat Course Overview This course is for anyone who enjoys cooking or wishes to develop their cooking skills further. This is an opportunity to learn together, cook together and eat together. Weekly topics will include cooking for one, one-pot meals and cooking on a budget. There will be a small £1 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 3pm until 5pm from:-

Thursday 08 January 2014 until Thursday 12 February 2014

Men Behaving Better Course Overview This drop-in course deals with different health issues every week, designed specifically for men. This means you can attend for topics that interest you. This is an opportunity to share your own lived experience in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to access our gym. Topics will cover prostate awareness, testicular cancer awareness, relationships & mental health, depression, domestic abuse anger and erectile dysfunction, sexual health and healthy eating Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 05 January 2015 until Monday 09 February 2015

Understanding Domestic Abuse — Public Health Education Team Course Overview This is a half-day course to give more information into the causes and consequences of domestic abuse. It will explore the concept of power and control and how this can impact on a person’s mental, social and physical health. It will help to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and give information of local services that can help. Course Date This is a half day course at The Exchange on:-

Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 9:30am-12:30pm

Third Term: 05 January 2015—13 February 2015 Enhance Your Style — Public Health Education Team Public speaking can be a very daunting experience whether delivering a short presentation or facilitating a group or training session. This course will help you to plan and deliver your presentations regardless of who your audience may be and also help you to overcome any difficulties you might have along the way. This is a one day course and will be held at The Exchange on:Thursday 05 February 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

General Wellbeing Course Overview This course will look at all aspects of physical and mental health, and how it impacts on our lives. It is a very interactive and fun course that helps you to make small but significant changes to your lifestyle that are long lasting. Each session will give you tips and ideas to take home with you. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Thursday 08 January 2015 until Thursday 05 February 2015

Stretch & Relaxation This group will follow on directly after General Wellbeing. It’s a one hour session which will incorporate gentle stretches and a variety of different relaxation techniques to aid learners with their own relaxation and general wellbeing. Please ring The Exchange for an appointment as places are limited due to space restrictions. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 3:30pm until 4:30pm from:-

Thursday 08 January 2015 until Thursday 05 February 2015

Third Term: 05 January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 February 2015 Sexual Health Awareness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Public Health Education Team Course Overview This two-day course explores how health awareness around sex can have positive effects on our health and emotional wellbeing. It also addresses sexual orientation and sexuality as well as information on contraception and sexually acquired infections. The ability to make positive choices around sex and relationships is not straight forward and factors such as communication, self-esteem and having the right information can all influence the decision making process. This is a two day course and will run on:-

Wednesday 21 January 2015 & Thursday 22 January 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

Monday 09 February 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

Third Term: 05 January 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 February 2015 How to Write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and non-judgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA.

Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

Alcohol & Anxiety Course Overview The group is aimed at people who are experiencing difficulties with their level of alcohol intake and with anxiety and who want to make changes in both areas. It is based on cognitive behavioural techniques and will encourage and support learners to reduce their drinking and cope differently with their anxieties. Learners should be prepared to attend without being under the influence of alcohol and be willing to be undertake some tasks in between sessions designed to help establish new patterns of behaviour. This group is suitable for people experiencing anxiety in social settings, with panic attacks and with worrying. It is not so appropriate with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or former based anxieties as the interventions for these groups are more specialised. Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 12 weeks at 10am until 12:30pm from:-

Wednesday 07 January 2015 until Wednesday 01 April 2015

Hope Choice Opportunity Term 4

23 February 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;27 March 2015 This is a five week term therefore courses have been condensed into five weeks.

Tuesday 24 February 2015 until Tuesday 24 March 2015

Computers Level 2 Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone who already have a basic understanding of computers and want to develop their skills further, including:Using Microsoft Word processing, formatting documents and inserting text boxes & pictures. Introduction and using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Conducting internet searches and browsing webpages. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Thursday 26 February 2015 until Thursday 26 March 2015

Fourth Term 23 February 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;27 March 2015 Computers Level 3 Course Overview This course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills further. It is ideal for learners who have completed Computers Level 1 & Level 2. The course will include:Using Microsoft Word to insert tables, headers & footers and margin & page layout. Using Microsoft Excel to insert multipage spreadsheets, insert formulas and produce graphs & charts. Using PowerPoint to edit and create a presentation, applying transitions and animations. Working with multiple documents and internet searches to create a newsletter in Publisher. After completing this course learners will be able to access intermediate computer courses through Northern College and Adult Learning if they wish to continue their learning. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 27 February 2015 until Friday 27 March 2015

Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway Course Overview This course could be for you if you feel anxious for no obvious reason and you want to understand how anxiety can affect your mind, body and lifestyle. The causes and symptoms of anxiety will be discussed, alongside practical steps that can help to change the way you think along with techniques for relaxation. This course will involve discussions, hand-outs, group activities and informal sharing of personal experiences if you are comfortable with this. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Monday 23 February 2015 until Monday 23 March 2015

Fourth Term 23 February 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;27 March 2015 Aromatherapy Course Overview Would you like to experience Aromatherapy and find out how it can benefit you? Aromatherapy is the use of plant and herb extracts and this course will help you understand how these essential oils can help promote a sense of health, wellbeing and balance in spirit & mind. This four week course can help to promote your sense of wellbeing and how the oils can be used. This course will look at how it works, how to use the oils, what properties they have and how they can enhance your mood. Why not give it a try? Dates/Times This course will run every Wednesday at The Exchange for 4 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Wednesday 25 February 2014 until Wednesday 18 March 2014

Tuesday 24 February 2015 until Tuesday 24 March 2015

Fourth Term 23 February 2015—27 March 2015 Cook & Eat Course Overview This course is for anyone who enjoys cooking or wishes to develop their cooking skills further. This is an opportunity to learn together, cook together and eat together. Weekly topics will include cooking for one, one-pot meals and cooking on a budget. There will be a small £1 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Thursday 26 February 2015 until Thursday 26 March 2015 Baking For Pleasure Course Overview This course is for anyone who has an interest in baking and wishes to develop their skills and learn new techniques. We will bake a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes such as quiche and Victoria sponge cake. There will be a small £2 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 27 February 2015 until Friday 27 March 2015 Men Behaving Better Course Overview This drop-in course deals with different health issues every week, designed specifically for men. This means you can attend for topics that interest you. This is an opportunity to share your own lived experience in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to access our gym. Topics will cover prostate awareness, testicular cancer awareness, relationships & mental health, depression, domestic abuse anger and erectile dysfunction, sexual health and healthy eating Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 1:30pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 23 February 2015 until Monday 23 March 2015

Fourth Term 23 February 2015—27 March 2015 Legal (and illegal) Highs — Public Health Education Team Mephadrone became the first big ‘legal high’ story to grab our attention in 2009 and opened up the market for new drugs that could be bought legally online and have similar effects to other illegal drugs. Although Mephadrone was made illegal soon after, it remains a popular drug and the availability of new drugs has exploded, with hundreds of new substances available in the UK and the rest of Europe. It is a new phenomenon that the government, police and services working with users of these drugs are finding it difficult to keep pace with. This course offers an insight into the market for ‘legal highs’ (or novel psychoactive substances), understanding how they have developed and the kinds of substances available. Course Date This is a one day course at The Exchange on:Friday 27 February 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

How to Write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and non- judgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA. Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

Hope Choice Opportunity Term 5

13 April 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 May 2015

Tuesday 14 April 2015 until Tuesday 19 May 2015

Computers Level 2 Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone who already have a basic understanding of computers and want to develop their skills further including:Using Microsoft Word processing, formatting documents and inserting tables & pictures. Introduction and using Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher. Conducting internet searches and browsing webpages. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Thursday 16 April 2015 until Thursday 21 May 2015

Term 5 13 April 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 May 2015 Computers Level 3 Course Overview This course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills further. It is ideal for learners who have completed Computers Level 1 & Level 2. The course will include:Using Microsoft Word to insert tables, headers & footers and margin & page layout. Using Microsoft Excel to insert multipage spreadsheets, insert formulas and produce graphs & charts. Using PowerPoint to edit and create a presentation, applying transitions and animations. Working with multiple documents and internet searches to create a newsletter in Publisher. After completing this course learners will be able to access intermediate computer courses through Northern College and Adult Learning if they wish to continue their learning. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 17 April 2015 until Friday 22 May 2015

Getting a Good Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sleep Course Overview This course aims to provide people with information on how to find strategies to cope with poor sleep, learn how to develop healthy sleep routines and learn how to overcome sleep problems. There will also be new techniques for you to try out at home and opportunities to learn relaxation methods. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 5:30pm until 7:30pm from:-

Tuesday 14 April 2015 until Tuesday 12 May 2015

Term 5 13 April 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 May 2015 Advanced Confidence & Assertiveness Course Overview This advanced course follows the basic assertiveness and confidence building course offered in terms 2, 3, and 4. It is for learners who have attended the standard assertiveness and confidence building course only. It is a highly interactive, and practical course. It builds on skills that have been learnt on the first course. You will gain the tools and techniques to make requests assertively, say 'no' to unreasonable demands and lots of role play in order to develop and refine your assertiveness skills. At the end of this course, you will leave with a personal action plan identifying the key changes needed to be made, the skills to practice in order to build your self-esteem, build your self-confidence and improve your assertiveness techniques. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30pm until 12:30pm from:-

Tuesday 14 April 2015 until Tuesday 19 May 2015

Living with Depression Course Overview This course is for you if you have experienced depression more than once in your life and want to protect yourself against future episodes of depression. We will look at lifestyle strategies to improve mood and gain a sense of control as well as cognitive and behavioural techniques that can help manage mood. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Thursday 16 April 2015 until Thursday 21 May 2015

Term 5 13 April 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 May 2015 Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway Course Overview This course could be for you if you feel anxious for no obvious reason and you want to understand how anxiety can affect your mind, body and lifestyle. The causes and symptoms of anxiety will be discussed, alongside practical steps that can help to change the way you think along with techniques for relaxation. This course will involve discussions, hand-outs, group activities and informal sharing of personal experiences if you are comfortable with this. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Monday 13 April 2015 until Monday 18 May 2015

General Wellbeing This course will look at all aspects of physical and mental health, and how it impacts on our lives. It is a very interactive and fun course that helps you to make small but significant changes to your lifestyle that are long lasting. Each session will give you tips and ideas to take home with you Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Thursday 16 April 2015 until Thursday 14 May 2015 Stretch & Relaxation This group will follow on directly after General Wellbeing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one hour session which will incorporate gentle stretches and a variety of different relaxation techniques to aid learners with their own relaxation and general wellbeing. Learners will need to register at the Exchange for this as numbers are limited due to space restrictions. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 3:30pm until 4:30pm from:-

Thursday 16 April 2015 until Thursday 14 May 2015

Term 5 13 April 2015—22 May 2015 Baking For Pleasure Course Overview This course is for anyone who has an interest in baking and wishes to develop their skills and learn new techniques. We will bake a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes such as quiche and Victoria sponge cake. There will be a small £2 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 5:30am until 7:30pm from:-

Tuesday 14 April 2015 until Tuesday 19 May 2015

Monday 13 April 2015 until Monday 18 May 2015

Understanding Domestic Abuse —Public Education Team This is a half-day course to give more information into the causes and consequences of domestic abuse. It will explore the concept of power and control and how this can impact on a person’s mental, social and physical health. It will help to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and give information of local services that can help. Course Date This is a half day course The Exchange on:-

Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 9:30am-12:30pm

Term 5 13 April 2015—22 May 2015 Enhance Your Style — Public Health Education Team Public speaking can be a very daunting experience whether delivering a short presentation or facilitating a group or training session. This course will help you to plan and deliver your presentations regardless of who your audience may be and also help you to overcome any difficulties you might have along the way. This is a one day course and will be held at The Exchange on:Thursday 30 April 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

How to Write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and non- judgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA. Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

Sexual Health Awareness—Public Health Education Team Course Overview This two-day course explores how health awareness around sex can have positive effects on our health and emotional wellbeing. It also addresses sexual orientation and sexuality as well as information on contraception and sexually acquired infections. The ability to make positive choices around sex and relationships is not straight forward and factors such as communication, self-esteem and having the right information can all influence the decision making process. This is a two day course and will run from The Exchange on:Wednesday 13 May 2015 & Thursday 14 May 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

Hope Choice Opportunity Term 6

01 June 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;17 July 2015

Tuesday 02 June 2015 until Tuesday 07 July 2015

Computers Level 2 Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone who already have a basic understanding of computers and want to develop their skills further. Using Microsoft Word processing, formatting documents and inserting text boxes & pictures. Introduction to and using Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher. Conducting internet searches and browsing webpages. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1pm until 3pm from:-

Thursday 04 June 2015 until Thursday 09 July 2015

Term 6 - 01 June 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;17 July 2015 Computers Level 3 Course Overview This course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills further. It is ideal for learners who have completed Computers Level 1 & Level 2. The course will include:Using Microsoft Word to insert tables, headers & footers and margin & page layout. Using Microsoft Excel to insert multipage spreadsheets, insert formulas and produce graphs & charts. Using PowerPoint to edit and create a presentation, applying transitions and animations. Working with multiple documents and internet searches to create a newsletter in Publisher. After completing this course learners will be able to access intermediate computer courses through Northern College and Adult Learning if they wish to continue their learning. Dates/Times This course will run every Friday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Friday 05 June 2015 until Friday 10 July 2015

Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway Course Overview This course could be for you if you feel anxious for no obvious reason and you want to understand how anxiety can affect your mind, body and lifestyle. The causes and symptoms of anxiety will be discussed, alongside practical steps that can help to change the way you think along with techniques for relaxation. This course will involve discussions, hand-outs, group activities and informal sharing of personal experiences if you are comfortable with this. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday evening at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 5:30pm until 7:30pm from:-

Tuesday 02 June 2015 until Tuesday 07 July 2015

Term 6 - 01 June 2015—17 July 2015 Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Course Overview This course aims to provide people with information on how to find strategies to cope with poor sleep, learn how to develop healthy sleep routines and learn how to overcome sleep problems. There will also be new techniques for you to try out at home and opportunities to learn relaxation methods. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 5 weeks at 1:30pm until 3:30pm from:-

Tuesday 02 June 2015 until Tuesday 30 June 2015 More Creative Writing Course Overview This is a follow on from “Introduction to Creative Writing”. This course is ideal for learners who wish to explore more techniques for expression and further develop creativity. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 12:00pm until 2:30pm from:-

Thursday 04 June 2015 until Thursday 09 July 2015 Baking For Pleasure Course Overview This course is for anyone who has an interest in baking and is aimed at people with no experience to people who do have some knowledge of baking. We will bake a mixture of savoury and sweet dishes and learn new techniques. There will be a small £2 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday evening at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 5:30am until 7:30pm from:-

Tuesday 02 June 2015 until Tuesday 07 July May 2015

Term 6 - 01 June 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;17 July 2015 Cook & Eat Course Overview This course is for anyone who enjoys cooking or wishes to develop their cooking skills further. This is an opportunity to learn together, cook together and eat together. Weekly topics will include cooking for one, one-pot meals and cooking on a budget. There will be a small ÂŁ1 per week charge to cover the cost of ingredients. Dates/Times This course will run every Thursday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30am until 12:30pm from:-

Thursday 04 June 2015 until Thursday 09 July 2015

Advanced Confidence & Assertiveness Course Overview This advanced course follows the basic assertiveness and confidence building course offered in terms 2, 3, and 4. It is for learners who have attended the standard assertiveness and confidence building course only. It is a highly interactive, and practical course. It builds on skills that have been learnt on the first course. You will gain the tools and techniques to make requests assertively, say 'no' to unreasonable demands and lots of role play in order to develop and refine your assertiveness skills. At the end of this course, you will leave with a personal action plan identifying the key changes needed to be made, the skills to practice in order to build your self-esteem, build your self-confidence and improve your assertiveness techniques. Dates/Times This course will run every Tuesday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 10:30pm until 12:30pm from:-

Tuesday 02 June 2015 until Tuesday 07 July 2015

Term 6 - 01 June 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;17 July 2015 Are We OK? - Mental Health Awareness - Public Health Education Team Course Overview This course is ideal for anyone wanting to get involved in co-producing, co-facilitating or volunteering. This one-day course is aimed at increasing your awareness of common mental health conditions and develop skills needed to interact sensitively and effectively. It will also address stigma around mental health and give practical tips on how you can manage your own mental health. Dates/Times This course will run for one day at The Exchange on:

Wednesday 03 June 2015 at 10am until 3:30pm

How to write your Life Story (W.E.A) Course Overview This is a 7 week course (dates to be confirmed) designed to encourage and support the learner to develop confidence in being able to write or share their own life story in a relaxed and nonjudgemental environment. It can help people to talk and write about key turning points in their lives, how to reflect on them and how to write about them. Sharing your own experiences through story telling can also help others who may have shared similar experiences. This course is run by a very experienced tutor from WEA. Please contact the college if you are interested in enrolling for this course.

Men Behaving Better Course Overview This drop-in course deals with different health issues every week, designed specifically for men. This means you can attend for topics that interest you. This is an opportunity to share your own lived experience in a safe environment. There is also an opportunity to access our gym. Topics will cover prostate awareness, testicular cancer awareness, relationships & mental health, depression, domestic abuse anger, healthy eating, sexual health, erectile dysfunction. Dates/Times This course will run every Monday at The Exchange for 6 weeks at 1:30pm until 3pm from:-

Monday 01 June 2015 until Monday 06 July 2015

Reiki Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Reiki treats the whole personâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Reiki will be delivered by one of our fully trained members of staff and is available every week through an appointment system. Reiki will take place at The Exchange:Each Friday morning 9:30-12:30pm from December 2014 (term time only) with Lisa Hart and Each Wednesday afternoon 1-5pm from September 2014 (term time only) with Hannah Burton Please contact one of the team to book your appointment. To be able to offer everyone an opportunity to experience this we are offering four Reiki sessions free of charge. Further sessions are available at a cost of ÂŁ5 per session.

Live Arts Cafe

This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity, share food and meet people. The Arts Café inspires you to try new creative ways to help you to recognise the benefits of creativity and how this can promote Wellbeing and Recovery. This is run in partnership with Action Space Mobile and with Creative Minds funding. The Arts Café offers a diverse range of experiences from guest musicians and artists, where you are encouraged to participate and contribute to the evenings events. The focus is about self-expression, nurturing talent and building a creative community. Held every Wednesday evening from 5:30pm until 8:00pm here at The Exchange GYM Anyone who has a place on a course has access to the gym here at The Exchange. A full induction will be offered before attending the gym. Gym instructors will tailor programmes to individual’s needs and requirements, following an induction. Cardiovascular and gentle strengthening programmes will be offered, after discussion with each individual. On completion of your course you will be encouraged to use local facilities. For your safety, you will need to complete a PARQ prior to using the gym. Gym sessions will commence in the first term, term times only every Thursday starting from

Thursday 04 September 2014

The Rainbow Tick represents services and organisations that support and work with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) people and communities. This Rainbow Tick show we have a commitment to the respect and inclusion of LGBT people. For further information please visit: www.barnsleylgbtforum.org.uk

Hearing Voices Group This is a support group for people who experience hearing voices, it is an opportunity to share experiences and develop new ways of coping. First Wednesday of the month 4-5pm (before Arts CafĂŠ) at The Exchange Recovery College This Group is open to all. Contact:Assertive Outreach Team for further information (01226) 434197

Acting 4 Confidence Learn how to have the confidence to say NO. Learn how to feel and act more confident when talking with others. Feel like your voice is being heard. For fun, laughs and company in a relaxed atmosphere join Acting 4 Confidence Group. We meet weekly at The Exchange from 1:30pm until 4pm. Interested? Contact Beth for more information on: 07895 273882

Volunteers for Mental Health The Exchange is proud to be affiliated with Volunteers for Mental Health and continues to support the excellent work this charity carries out. Volunteers for Mental Health is a small UK based charity which sends experienced volunteers to work in the psychiatric department of an hospital in Transylvania in Romania for placements of between 2-6 months. Volunteers for Mental Health is a registered charity (no. 1082385) run entirely by volunteers. Volunteers for Mental Health, 7 Dewsbury Close, LONDON, HA5 5JG Website: www.vfmh.org.uk

Opening Times Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

This is an eight week term starting from Monday 01 September until Friday 24 October 2014 The College will be closed from Monday 27 October re-opening Monday 03 November 2014. This is a seven week term starting from Monday 03 November 2014 until Friday 19 December 2014. The College will be closed for Christmas from Monday 22 December and re-open on Monday 05 January 2015.

This is a six week term starting from Monday 05 January 2015 until 13 February 2015. The College will be closed from Monday 16 February and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015.

This is a five week term starting from Monday 23 February until Friday 27 March. Please note all courses will be condensed into five weeks. The College will be closed for Easter from Monday 30 March 2015 and will reopen on Monday 13 April 2015.

This is a six week term starting from Monday 13 April until Friday 22 May 2015. The College will be closed from Monday 25 May 2015 and re-open Monday 01 June 2015. There is also a Bank Holiday on Monday 04 June 2015.

This is a seven week term starting from Monday 01 June 2015 until Friday 17 July 2015. The College will be closed for Monday 21 July 2015 for Summer holidays.

How to enrol ...……. If you find a course(s) that interests you, its easy to enrol—either fill in the form attached to this programme and post/email it to us, or contact one of the team if you require more information. There may be a charge for people in full or part-time work wanting to enrol on W.E.A courses. All other courses, workshops and events are free to attend. You don’t need to be referred to The Exchange, you can just enrol on a course. Our Courses are friendly and welcoming and available to the people of Barnsley, particularly if you have contact with Barnsley Mental Health Services, your family, carer or loved one and also people who work within these services. Some courses are dependent on a minimum number of people attending. These courses will only run when this minimum number is achieved. Contact Details: The Exchange Recovery College 33 Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2AH Tel: 01226 730433 email: Barnsley.Recoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk

Directions to The Exchange Barnsley’s Recovery College is based at “The Exchange”, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2AH. You can contact us on 01226 730433 or email us at Barnsley.Recoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk It is open to learners from 9am-4pm (unless your course starts in the evening) from Monday to Friday. We’re also planning to open The Exchange on Saturdays — watch this space!

Bus services Buses leave Barnsley Bus Station from Stands 4, 5 and 6. Bus service numbers are 92, 93, 93a, 95, 96, 96a. These buses run regularly and you will need to get off at the Junction of Victoria Crescent and Gawber Road immediately after the bridge and before Barnsley Hospital. If you have mobility issues there is Barnsley Dial a Ride transport on 01226 298675.

On foot We are situated on Gawber Road. If you are coming from the Town Centre or from the Bus Stop on Gawber Road, keep walking towards the Hospital, you will pass Sykes Avenue on your right, and the Exchange is on the corner of Wellfield Road. It is a large cream coloured house set back off the road with a new big brown fence surrounding it.

By car M1 - Northbound At Junction 37, Take the A628 Exit to Manchester/Barnsley. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Dodworth Road/A628. Turn left onto Pogmoor Road. Turn Right at the crossroads onto Gawber Road, and we are on the left hand side. M1 - Southbound At Junction 37, take the A628 exit to Barnsley/Manchester. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dodworth Road/A628. Turn left onto Pogmoor Road. Turn Right at the crossroads onto Gawber Road, and we are on the left hand side.

Frequently asked questions ….. By now, you may have lots of questions about The Exchange. Below are some of the most common questions that we have already been asked and hopefully these may be of use to you……. Q : “Can I be a volunteer & attend courses?” A:

Yes of course. You must complete an application form to undertake a volunteering role, this also includes being a co-producer and a co-facilitator. Regardless of who you are, or what your relationship is with Mental Health Services, everyone has the same opportunities and will be treated the same. “Will it affect my benefits?” No. Your benefits are only affected if you study over 16 hours per week or apply for a student loan. “Will I definitely get a place on the course I want?”

Some courses are dependent on a minimum number of people attending. These courses will only run when this minimum number is achieved. “What if I can’t attend one week?” Because places are limited, we ask that people are able to commit to the full course, however, life being what it is, sometimes other things take priority. All we ask is that you let us know beforehand. “I can’t read or write, can I still attend?” Yes. We have support workers that will work closely with you and support you in any way they can. We will try our very best to meet your needs in the most appropriate way. Please give us a call if you require more information. “Can I bring a friend or member of my family to support me?”

Yes. But your friend or family member will also need to enrol. Please ensure that you let a member of the team know so that you can be placed together. “Can I get help with child care?” No, sorry, we aren’t able to provide a Crèche Area , you would have to make your own child care arrangements if you wish to attend the college.

If you have any more questions that are not covered here, then please don't hesitate to contact one of the team on:Tel:

01226 730433

Email: Barnsley.Recoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk

Thank you! Since opening the Recovery College in September 2013, we have been overwhelmed by the people that have contributed to the success, so far, of the college. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has been involved in the development of courses and its success. This includes our partners, co-producers, co-facilitators and volunteers. We would like to say a BIG thank you to all that have attended courses and that have given us feedback and have helped to shape the college.

The Recovery College now has established links with other organisations such as The Job Centre Plus, Wiseability, Public Health Education, WEA (Workers Education Association), Northern College & Adult Learning. Working in partnership means we can offer a much more varied programme and make contact with the wider community of Barnsley. We are also part of LearnBarnsley! Community Learning Trust which aims to raise awareness and develop skills for people in lifelong learning. The trust is working closely with all local colleges to identify how people can learn whilst managing any physical or mental health problems they may have.

LearnBarnsley!

The Exchange 33 Gawber Road Barnsley S75 2AH Barnsley.Recoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk Tel: 01226 730433