Dear Student,
We would like to thank you for your continued support.
We are delighted to inform all our students that our courses are now accredited under CPD. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is a term used to describe the learning activities our students engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. Look out for the new CPD hours on your certificates when you receive them.
Below is our latest course prospectus for May 2025 with a range of courses available. To reserve a space simply email or call the college. You can also reserve a space by clicking on Belfast Recovery College Prospectus (office.com)
If you would like to chat to our Peer Educators about a course, please give us a call, or send us an email.
Please feel free to forward this information, to family members, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Everyone is welcome.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Course | Course Description | Date | Venue |
| My Menopause Matters | Menopause is a major physical, mental and emotional transitional time in a woman’s life. Some women find the transition fairly straightforward, whilst for others it can be a time of intense challenges. The key message is that no woman experiences the transition the same. It is a unique and personal journey. This programme aims to provide you with up to date information on the menopause, its signs, symptoms, and ways to manage it. It will focus on the physical and mental health aspects of menopause and aims to inform and empower you as you navigate your own very unique menopausal journey.
It will help you understand and manage your psychological and emotional reactions to help live well with the menopause, know that there are things we can do and how to access support. The course is open to everyone as we all need to learn more about this area to give ourselves compassion and give compassion to others. |
Thursday 1st May 2025
9:30am – 1:30pm
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Belfast Recovery College |
| Personal Independence Payments (PIPS) | This course is co-produced in partnership with the East Belfast Independent Advice Centre (EBIAC). Do you think that you might have an entitlement to PIPS? PIPS IS A payment for those who live with disabilities. There have been many changes to benefits in recent years. This interactive up-to-date workshop will explain the criteria of entitlement to this benefit, the process for claiming and the appeals process if you are turned down. It will also outline the support that is available from advice services. | Tuesday 6th May 2025
10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Introduction to Psychological Therapies | Different styles of therapy can suit different individuals, situations and times, so further information may help to make the best choice. Staff who attend may want a better understanding of psychological therapies for themselves, or to help when considering a referral to psychological therapies for someone they are working with.
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Living with Personality Disorder | If you have heard the term Personality Disorder from a Doctor, Psychiatrist or Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) you might be left wondering what it actually means. This workshop is aimed at helping service users, mental health practitioners and carers understand what is meant by “personality disorder”. We will look at some of the myths and misconceptions we might have as well as increasing awareness of the struggles of living with a personality disorder. We also want to give people a chance to learn about some of the treatment options for people who have a diagnosis and how to help someone you know with a personality disorder. | Thursday 8th May 2025
10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Understanding Gratitude | Gratitude can be a powerful thought or feeling. In this course you will get to develop a greater understanding of gratitude and learn practical tips you can use on a daily basis to bring about an attitude of gratitude in your life. In this practical course we will share how gratitude can have a positive effect on your mental health, happiness and wellbeing. | Thursday 8th May 2025
2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Wellbeing Café | The Wellbeing Café will run every month and warmly welcomes anyone over the age of 16 to come along relax, chat, have a cuppa and find out more about the Belfast Recovery College. There is no fee to join and the coffee is free.
A peer educator will also be there to help explain the courses available. If you so wish feel free to bring your favourite book or a board game you enjoy (optional) or if you just prefer a coffee/tea and a natter in a warm welcoming environment we offer that too! |
Friday 9th May
2025 10am – 11.30am
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Living with Anxiety | This course will help you develop an understanding of what anxiety is, why we experience it, and how it may affect us. We also explore practical strategies to manage anxiety, including basic cognitive behavioural and relaxation techniques. If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety or panic, including as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, this course may be useful for you. |
Wednesday 7th May 2025 1:30pm – 4pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Understanding Medications | Are you or someone you know or help affected by medications for treating mental health issues? Would you like to know more about common side effects and what may help? If you have answered yes, or would simply like to increase your knowledge of this area you are invited to come along to our course on understanding medications. | Friday 9th May 2025
10am – 12pm |
Online via MS Teams
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| Understanding Substance Misuse | This introductory course aims to raise awareness and build their knowledge around the area of Substance Misuse / Addictions. The course is open to anyone including service users, carers, health professionals and the community and voluntary sector, families or friends. You do not have to have any knowledge of drugs or alcohol to attend.
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Monday 12th May
2025 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Living with Schizophrenia | Despite an estimated 1 in 100 people experiencing the disorder called schizophrenia it is still misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. Through this course we will explore the definitions, the different impacts it may have and challenge the stigma around it. This course will address the experience of Living with Schizophrenia, causes, treatments and how to prevent relapse. It will be discussed from lived and educational perspectives. | Wednesday 14th May 2025
1:30pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams |
| Peer Support Worker Role Information Session | Peer Support Worker Role Awareness Session Are you interested in learning more about a peer support worker role in mental health services? You may be interested in applying to become a peer support worker when jobs are advertised but would like to find out more about this type of role first. This 1.5hr session will explore what the role of a peer support worker is, the application process and give an opportunity to explore whether or not you may be ready for the job role. You will also look at what you can do to develop the training and experience you may need. You can also decide if this role is for you. The session will be of interest to those applying for job opportunities advertised for full-time, part-time within the Belfast HSC Trust. The Recovery College prospectus also provides Job Skills and IT for the Terrified courses which are aimed at developing skills in completing job applications including on-line and preparation for interviews. | Friday 16th May
2025 12pm – 1:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Peer Educator Role Information Session | Are you interested in learning more about a peer educator role in the Belfast Trust Recovery College in mental health services? You may be interested in applying to become a peer educator when jobs are advertised but would like to find out more about this type of role first. This 1.5hr session will explore what the role of a peer educator is, the application process and give an opportunity to explore whether or not you may be ready for the job role. You will also look at what you can do to develop the training and experience you may need. You can also decide if this role is for you. The session will be of interest to those applying for job opportunities advertised for full-time, part-time or Bank roles in the Belfast HSC Trust. The Recovery College prospectus also provides Job Skills and IT for the Terrified courses which are aimed at developing skills in completing job applications including on-line and preparation for interviews. | Friday 16th May 2025
2pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Getting the Most From Your Appointments | This course will enable service users, carers and mental health practitioners to effectively prepare for and manage appointments, both face to face and virtual. We explore what we can do before, during and after the stages of the appointment process and to gain the knowledge of what may contribute or hinder effective appointments. The course will also explore such areas as anxiety, confidence and assertiveness and how these can impact the success of appointments. | Tuesday 20th May
2025 10am – 12pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Embedding Hope and Recovery In Our Day to Day Lives | We all have hopes and dreams and sometimes life can get in the way of making these dreams a reality. When you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition the impact can be overwhelming for you and a loved one. Too often people think they will not fulfil their hopes, ambitions or aspirations. This course gives the opportunity to explore the concept of recovery in our day to day lives as it unique to them. It will provide space for you to reflect on what might help you grow beyond what has happened and take a step on your recovery journey to rebuild a satisfying, valued and purposeful life. The course can also help us think about embedding hope in our lives and learn about opportunities available to us that can assist us in making that that step to living well with or without the symptoms of mental ill health. | Wednesday 21st May 2025
10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Volunteering, Wellbeing and Me | Have you ever wondered about volunteering? This course helps you develop the confidence and knowledge of how and where to start. You will learn all about the different types of volunteering there are, explore the benefits of volunteering for you personally, and for the wider world around you. You will see how volunteering can boost and support your overall wellbeing and provide you with the chance to give back and connect more to your local community. You’ll be amazed to discover the huge variety of roles that there are available, and you’ll discover how to find roles that suit your abilities and interests, and roles that can help you learn new skills too! This practical, fun, and interactive course has been designed with input from Belfast Recovery College, Volunteer Now, and the Volunteering Department in the Belfast HSC Trust. It will guide you through the process of finding and securing rewarding volunteering opportunities for yourself. Come along and learn how to put your time, effort and unique talents into a role that supports everyone! | Wednesday 21st May 2025
2pm – 4:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Discover the Recovery College | Have you heard of the Recovery College? Why not come along to our Discover the Recovery College taster session, to find out about all the free wellbeing and mental health education courses which are open to everyone. You will learn all about who we are and what we do. Mental health can impact on us all so maintaining wellness to live well is key for us all. In this session you will have the opportunity to hear real life stories of how others have used the Recovery College to help them in their recovery journey. Peer Educators will be there on hand to help explain the range of short courses, how they may be helpful to you and help you choose what is right for you. Don’t worry about filling in enrolment forms as we can help with all of this. The session like all our courses are informal. So please come along and bring along a friend. | Thursday 22nd May
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Living with Psychosis | This course will explore what psychosis is. It will discuss the symptoms and causes of psychosis as well as the range of treatment options available for this mental health condition. Psychosis will be discussed from both a lived experience and an educational perspective. The aim of the session is to gain or revise knowledge and understanding of psychosis, so that students will reflect and engage positively in an individual’s recovery journey. | Friday 23rd May
2025 12pm – 3pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Living with Depression | This course explores the topic of depression, a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages. It looks at the signs and common symptoms of depression as well as the different types that people can experience. We aim to dispel some of the myths around depression and stigma associated with it. Depression can often make you feel helpless. The course helps to make you aware of tools to help you take action and feel more in control which will have a positive effect and make a difference. So, the course looks at developing your understanding of living with depression and the many things that you can do to help you identify signs and manage your symptoms. The aim is to increase your knowledge of the wide range of treatments, services and lifestyle opportunities that are available and how to find further help and support. |
Tuesday 27th May 2025 10am – 3pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Compassionate Listening Skills | Compassion enables us to connect and move forward while enhancing emotional intelligence and well-being. Compassion takes empathy further as it’s used with a desire to practically help. This course is for anyone who wishes to be able to: Define the qualities of Compassion; Gain knowledge and practice active listening and communication skills; Understand and know the impact of body language in communication with others; Learn and practice a 3 step technique model and develop better helping skills; Know different types of questioning and following skills to think things through; Examine some problem solving techniques to help a person explore and think things through. Come and join us for this fun, interesting and evidence based workshop. Suitable for professionals, service users, carers, loved ones, family, friends and clients. | Wednesday 28th May 2025
10am – 3pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| Getting A Good Night’s Sleep | Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of mental health recovery. This course will explore the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, what can prevent us from getting a good night’s sleep and practical tips to help you get a good night’s sleep. | Wednesday28th May 2025
2pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams |
| Movie Club | Its movie time at the Belfast Recovery College! Take a movie journey with Belfast Recovery College (films rated PG and above).
We’ve got a wide range of movies being shown for all tastes. So enjoy a great time with fellow cinema lovers. There will be a movie showing every month. The group can being ideas for the movie of the month. Feel free to bring your popcorn |
Friday 30th May
2025 1pm – 4pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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