19th February 2026
Belfast Recovery College – March 2026 Course Prospectus
Dear Student,
We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Below is our latest course prospectus for March 2026 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.
| Living with Schizophrenia | Despite an estimated 1 in 100 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.
This course is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 4th March 2026
10am – 11:30am
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Online via MS Teams
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| Recovery College International Women’s Day Event | Calling all women. Join us at an event designed to empower and promote women’s health.
Stay tuned – further details will be released closer to the time. |
Friday 6th March 2026
10am – 12pm |
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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, this course may be useful for you.
This course is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10am – 1pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Jobs Skills for Everyone | This practical, fun and interactive course will help prepare students for job searching. You may feel overwhelmed at the thought of the application process and nervous at the prospect of an interview. We will cover techniques and tips in writing job applications, interview skills and communication.
This course is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 12th March 2026
10am – 12:30pm |
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. This is not a CPD accredited course. | Friday 13th March 2026
10am – 11:30am
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Peer Support Worker Information 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. This course is not a CPD accredited course. | Friday 13th March 2026
12:30pm – 2pm |
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| Peer Educator 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. This course is not a CPD accredited course. | Friday 13th March 2026
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
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| An Introduction to Self Care | In today’s fast paced world it can be easy to forget about the little things we need to do each day to maintain our wellbeing. This workshop looks at the culture of Self Care; its values and benefits and suggests ways in which it can be incorporated in your daily life. Students will gain a deeper understanding of why self-care is so important in our lives. This course is a CPD accredited course. | Wednesday 25th March 2026
10am – 12pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Crafting Creations | Are you craving for some creative crafts? Join us at Belfast Recovery College for some fun filled themed crafting activities. With simple and directed crafts for everyone to join in and fun along the way. All welcome to join in and learn new crafting ideas over a cup of tea or coffee. This course is not a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 25th March 2026 2pm – 4pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| Movie Club | It’s 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 bring ideas for the movie of the month. Feel free to bring your popcorn. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 27th March 2026
1pm – 4pm
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Belfast Recovery College
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| ESA & Universal Credit | Have you claimed this benefit and been turned down? Are you considering a claim for this benefit? Are you aware of what Universal Credit involves? If you have answered yes to any of these questions and you would like to know more about these benefits then this course is for you. This course will explain the criteria of entitlement to these benefits, 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. This course is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 30th March 2026
1pm – 4pm |
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| Compassion Fatigue | Compassion fatigue is an emotional and physical burden created by the trauma of helping others in distress, which leads to a reduced capacity for empathy towards suffering in the future. This is especially common in front line workers, however, we are all vulnerable. This webinar looks at the symptoms and stages in Compassion Fatigue, and highlights self-management strategies that can be employed to maintain wellness. This course is a CPD accredited course. | Monday 30th March 2026
10am – 12pm
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Belfast Recovery College Lanyon Building 10 North Derby Street Belfast BT15 3HL T: 028 9504 3059Email: recoverycollege@belfasttrust.hscni.net
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