27th August 2026
Dear Student,
We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Below is our latest course prospectus for September 2026 – January 2027 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 |
| Music & Wellbeing | Music and wellbeing programmes can help with managing stress, enhancing memory and alleviating pain.
Music helps us engage with our emotions; it helps with our memories, reunites, and can create neural connections in our brains. Music has the power to draw our attention away from adversities which in turn gives us hope. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 1st & 8th 1pm – 4pm
& 15th September 2026 12pm – 4pm
Monday 4th & 11th 1pm – 4pm & 18th January 2027 1pm – 4pm
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Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| WRAP | WRAP is a self-management tool, designed to support people to understand and manage their mental health. WRAP can be used to help support people deal with challenging situations. This course will assist you to identify what wellness tools work best for you and help you establish your own personalised Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Through a series of tools and action plans students can make their life more the way they want it to be. This is ideal for anyone who wants to make positive changes in the way they feel and live.
This is not a CPD accredited course.
|
Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd September 2026
9.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th October 2026 9.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th November 2026 9.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December 2026 9.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th January 2027 9.30am – 4.30pm
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Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Building Self Esteem | Many of us struggle with self-esteem issues and self-confidence daily. This can hold us back and keep us stuck in a very isolated place. We tend to take our self-worth from others and their opinion of us instead of believing in our own
value and worth as a unique individual. Please join us where we can all learn and develop skills and knowledge. You will be involved in conversations where you will feel comfortable in the course to understand how important it is to value yourself and not let judgement of others hold us back. |
Monday 7th September
10am – 12pm
Monday 2nd November 10am – 11.30am |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams
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| Compassionate Journaling | This is a 4-week course where you will learn various styles of journaling to help you engage with your wellbeing. Focusing on how a journal can be as unique as you are with some simple tips along the way, such as habit tracking, medication and mood trackers. This course provides creativity and structure to your journaling styles.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September 2026
1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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 is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 8th September 2026
10am – 1pm
Tuesday 13th October 2026 10am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 10th November 2026 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 8th December 2026 10am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 12th January 2027 10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams
Shaftesbury Community & Recreation Centre 97 Balfour Ave Belfast BT7 2EW |
| Living with Depression | Depression is increasingly common in today’s society, yet it is still greatly misunderstood and there remains a significant lack of awareness around it. Through this course we will discuss the definition, signs and symptoms of depression and the negative views that can sometimes be held about those living with the condition. We aim to dispel some of the myths around depression and provide information on where help and support can be found. We hope to provide a better understanding of treatment options and how to maintain our wellbeing. This course is open to all students, whether they are people who experience depression, families, carers or mental health practitioners. We hope you will find this course informative and empowering.
This is a CPD accredited course.
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Wednesday 9th September 2026 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 14th October 2026 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 11th November 2026 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 9th December 2026 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 13th January 2026 10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Top Tips for Looking after Yourself | The Top Tips for Looking after yourself programme is co-delivered in partnership with the Belfast Trust Health Improvement Team. It is an interactive workshop to enable and empower students to understand their mental health, manage stress and build resilience. In this practical course you will become more aware of your own stress levels. You will explore skills and self-help strategies to promote and protect your own emotional wellbeing. You will gain an increased awareness and knowledge of support organisations available to individuals within the community.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 10th September 2026
9:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday 19th November 2026 1:30pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| 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 11th September 2026
10am – 11:30am
Friday 13th November 2026 10am – 11:30am
Friday 11th December 2026 10am – 11:30am
Friday 8th January 2027 10am – 11:30am |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Living with Psychosis | This course will explore what psychosis is. The symptoms and causes of psychosis will be discussed, 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 participants will reflect and engage positively in an individual’s recovery journey.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 11th September 2026
1pm – 4pm
Friday 8th January 2027 1pm – 3pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| 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, anyone can experience compassion fatigue. This webinar looks at the symptoms and stages in Compassion Fatigue and highlights self-management strategies that can be employed to maintain wellness.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 14th September 2026
10am – 12pm
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Living with Loss | This course explores the many forms of loss. Participants will examine practical ways of living well alongside loss and developing resilience in the face of change.
The course incorporates group discussion, personal reflection, and shared learning. As the subject matter can be emotionally challenging, students are encouraged to consider their own wellbeing before attending and ensure they feel comfortable discussing experiences of loss and grief within a group setting. This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 16th September 2026 10am – 1pm
Monday 30th November 2026 1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Living with Bipolar Disorder | Bipolar Affective Disorder is not just about experiencing the ups and downs of everyday life. It’s about experiencing extreme highs and lows that seems to take on a life of their own, independent of events around you. This course will discuss the experience of living with Bi-Polar for students; its causes, triggers, treatment options and ways of preventing relapse. The aim is to help students to deal with the impact of this disorder on one’s daily life.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 16th September 2026
2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 25th November 2026 1:30pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| Expressive Writing | Expressive writing is about self-expression. It helps a person to think about their experiences and put their thoughts and feelings into words. These workshops will offer you an opportunity to reflect and write in a safe, friendly and confidential atmosphere that fosters personal awareness and wellbeing.
It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re used to writing, the exercises and conversation will help you to write about your life and experiences; from a few lines to a story, from a list to a poem, from all the things you’ve missed over the past couple of years, to all the things you’ve gained. You don’t need any experience of writing to do this course. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 21st, 28th September 5th & 12th October 2026
10am – 11.30am |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Stress Management | Stress affects us all and in very different ways. The right amount of stress can be a motivating factor for change or to keep us stimulated. But too much stress can be debilitating and adversely affect our mental and physical health and wellbeing. This course will explore what stress is, its causes and how it can affect us. Students will examine ways of overcoming stress should it become too much and identify different coping strategies for managing stress.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 22nd September 2026
10am – 2pm
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 10am – 12:30pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| Managing Change & Uncertainty | Managing change can be difficult, particularly when it happens all of a sudden or is out of your control. In this Managing Change course, we will look at how we perceive change and what a positive and negative change and how these affect our wellbeing. We will also look at how stress can affect how we manage change and some top tips on self-care when change does happen to us. There will be opportunity to discuss how we can change our habits to encourage positive change and using the SMART Goals ethos to manage change in a positive way.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 23rd 2026
10am – 12pm
Tuesday 19th January 2026 10am – 1pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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 is a CPD accredited course.
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Thursday 24th September 2026
10am – 12pm
Tuesday 8th December 2026 2pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 24th September 2026
2pm – 4pm
Monday 7th December 2026 2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| An Introduction to 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 25th September 2026
10am – 1pm
Friday 22nd January 2027 10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
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| 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 be ideas for the movie of the month. Feel free to bring your popcorn. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 25th September 2026
1pm – 4pm
Friday 30th October 2026 1pm – 4pm
Friday 27th November 2026 1pm – 4pm
Friday 18th December 2026 1pm – 4pm
Friday 29th January 2026 1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Understanding Trauma | In our everyday lives any of us can experience events that are overwhelming, frightening and beyond our control. We could find ourselves the victim of a personal assault or witness to a tragic event. This course will help you understand the normal responses to trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It will explore ways to help yourself cope or to help others by providing relevant support.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 29th September 2026
10am – 1pm
Friday 4th December 2026 10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Communication & Assertiveness | Do you ever feel as though your opinions aren’t heard, or that people readily dismiss or undermine your views? Maybe you have a habit of handling situations aggressively, lack the confidence to speak up or find it hard to express your needs and wishes. This course aims to help you develop skills to communicate better with others respectfully and with compassion. We will explore appropriate assertiveness techniques to enable students to engage in better conversations and achieve better outcomes for yourself and others.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 30th September 2026
10am – 2pm
Monday 25th January 2027 10am – 2pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 1st
October 2026 11am – 2pm
Thursday 3rd December 2026 11am – 1.30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Walking Group | This is a four-week programme aimed at beginner to moderate ability for a led walking group in partnership with Belfast Recovery College & Health Improvement Team.
The walks will be planned and take place at different locations across Belfast. The group will begin at the College, travel onto each walking location and return to the College for a coffee and chat. If a walking location is near to where you live you can meet up with the group there. Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for walking activity when outdoors. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 2nd, 16th, 23rd & 30th October 2026
11am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Meeting People & Making Friends | Getting the confidence to meet new people can be difficult for anyone. This informal course aims to build your skills and learn tips to help meet new people and make new friends. You will learn some approaches for developing your conversation skills and managing your worries about going into a group for the first time. We will explore opportunities that can help you find people and places in your community to meet that might interest you. Come along and enjoy the craic in a friendly and supportive place.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 2nd October 2026
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday 5th January 2027 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Basic IT Skills | Do you feel left behind by computers and the internet? Are you afraid of using computers and smart phones?
As the world of the internet expands, not having access to computers and an understanding of the internet can limit our life opportunities. This 3-week course is geared towards complete beginners looking to take their first steps into the world of Information Technology (AI). This course will explain in easy-to-understand language the basics of IT. We will explore Microsoft Word, E-mail, and Microsoft Teams as well as computer security and keeping yourself safe online. Join us for this gentle introduction to computers. This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 5th, 12th & 19th October
2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Chairtastics | ChairTastics is a dynamic chair-based exercise programme designed to have a bit of fun whilst we move through various strengthening and mobility exercises. We use fun, simple routines to music.
This course is suited to everyone including those with limited mobility and disabilities. Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers and bring a water bottle for the class. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 5th, 12th & 19th October 2026
12pm – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Understanding Advocacy | This course aims to help students understand the basic principles and the process of advocacy and how it can be beneficial to service users, carers/ supporters and mental health practitioners. The workshop will explore the effect of disempowering experiences on an individual’s life and discuss the positive impact the advocacy process has had for those who availed of advocacy services. In this course you will also learn communication and assertiveness skills that will assist you in self-advocacy. You will explore the importance of an advocacy partnership and examine how it differs from other relationships. Please note that this workshop does not train or qualify individuals as Independent Advocates. It aims to build knowledge and confidence to participate in the advocacy process either as a mental health practitioner, service user, carer or supporter. The course may also be of interest to those who wish to learn more about the field of advocacy.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 6th October 2026
10am – 3pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Getting the Most from Your Appointments | This course will enable service users, carers and practitioners to effectively prepare for and manage appointments, both face to face and virtual, including the before, during and after stages of an appointment process and to gain the knowledge of what may contribute or hinder effective appointments. The webinar will also explore such areas anxiety, confidence and assertiveness and how these can impact the success of appointments.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 6th October 2026
2pm – 4pm
Monday 11th January 2027 10am – 12pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| Compassionate Listening Skills | This practical workshop helps to develop the skills and qualities needed to become a compassionate and skilled helper to facilitate wellbeing and recovery. The course is suitable for any person in a support role such as mental health practitioners, service users, carers, loved ones, family, friends and clients. It will give knowledge and practice of active listening and communication skills. You will learn and practice a three-step model to develop better helping skills and know the different types of questioning and following skills to enable the person to think things through.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 7th 10am – 3pm & Thursday 8th October 2026
10am – 1pm
Wednesday 13th 10am – 3pm & Wednesday 14th January 2027 1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Movement & Mood | We are all told to exercise daily, but why? This course aims to explore the positive effects of physical activity on your mental wellbeing. The course will provide information on incorporating movement into our daily routine and provide signposting on how to get yourself involved in physical activity both in your own home and in the community. This course is informative, interactive and we look forward to seeing you there.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 8th October 2026
2pm – 4pm
Thursday 7th January 2027 10am – 11:30am |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| World Mental Health Day | To mark World Mental Health Day 2026 and celebrate this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” join us to hear from members of staff who first connected with the Recovery College as students. They will share their inspiring stories of personal growth and how their experiences with the Recovery College have helped bring about positive change in their lives. There is no need to book a place. Simply come along, and you are very welcome to bring a friend | Friday 9th October 2026
10am – 12pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 9th October 2027
1pm – 4pm
Friday 15th January 2027 1pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | This course will explore what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is and what it isn’t. Students will learn about common misconceptions that are associated with the term OCD. We will explore why someone might experience OCD. We will look at strategies and treatment options that can support someone with OCD, for both those who have OCD and those who may know someone with OCD. The course is suitable for those who experience OCD and for those who would like to understand it better.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 12th October 2026
1:30pm – 4pm
Monday 18th January 2027 10am – 12:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Building Resilience | Resilience is how we adapt in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or sources of stress. By working out what we find stressful and by building on our inner strength we are more likely to be able to adapt to these sources of stress. Someone who is resilient has the knowledge, skills and attitude that help maintain their wellbeing.
This course explores the benefits and barriers to becoming more resilient and how we can support ourselves. This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 13th October 2026
1pm – 4pm
Tuesday 15th December 2026 10am – 1pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Understanding Menopause | 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 emotions, physical symptoms and mental challenges. The key message is that no woman experiences the transition the same. It is a unique journey and therefore, a very personal lived experience. This programme aims to provide you with up-to-date information on the menopause, its signs, symptoms, and ways to manage it. Life does not pause whilst you go through menopause as other life changes occur alongside such as loss, children leaving home and general aging issues. The programme will focus on the physical and mental health aspects of menopause and aims to inform and empower you as you navigate your own unique menopausal journey. Delivered over one session, in the first half, we define and explain menopause and its features. This will help normalise your reactions and demystify the various interventions available. In the second half of the session, you will learn how the dramatic shift in hormones during menopause can have a huge impact on mental health and wellbeing. This session 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 15th October 2026
10am – 3.30pm
Thursday 28th January 2027 10am – 2pm |
Online via Ms Teams
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. This is a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 16th October 2026
1:30pm – 4pm
Friday 22nd January 2027 2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Return to Work with Care | Are you considering returning to the world of work or volunteering? Have you taken an absence from work because of mental illness or considering a new job? Or are you in the role of manager and looking for more information? The course includes things to consider before looking for employment, benefits of work, choosing your career, gaining qualifications, volunteering, your rights and what supports are needed to maintain wellness in work.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 20th October 2026
10am – 1pm
Wednesday 6th January 2026 2pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Personal Independence Payment (PIP) | 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 PIP? PIP 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 20th October 2026
2pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Understanding Postnatal Depression | After having a baby, it is normal to feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of this little person totally dependent on you. This course will explore when it is more than the ‘baby blues’ and is potentially leading to a more serious mental health condition. It will help you develop an understanding of what postnatal depression is (PND). It will also explore the symptoms of PND and the various treatment options and support networks available. If you or someone you know may be struggling with PND this course may be useful for you.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 21st October 2026
10am – 1pm
Wednesday 27th January 2027 10am – 1pm |
Online via MS Teams
The Parent Rooms 290-292 Antrim Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT15 2AA
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| Living with Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder | Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder are diagnosis’ that can still be misunderstood & surrounded by stigma. Though this course we will explore the definitions and history of these conditions & the impacts it may have on an individual, including looking at how stigma and misconceptions of the conditions can impact someone. This course will also explore how to manage the conditions, what treatments are available & how to prevent a relapse.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 21st October 2026
2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 20th January 2027 1:30pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| 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. Our first session will be Halloween themed and our second session Christmas themed.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 23rd October 2026
2pm – 4pm
Friday 18th December 2026 10am – 12pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| The Art of Creativity and Wellbeing | The aim of this course is to welcome and encourage curiosity through exploring how art and creative energy can improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing. The course provides a learning opportunity to dip your toe in the water and try art and creativity as a wellbeing tool and see if it is for you. Mental health is not always about being happy all the time. It is about developing resilience, recovering from the peaks and valleys that are inevitable in life and gaining personal growth in learning and experiencing different ways to keep well. You do not have to be a professional artist or have any prior experience in art or crafts. You are invited to enrol in a class with a relaxed and informal atmosphere, have a bit of fun and the opportunity to make new connections with other students learning together.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 2nd, 9th November 2026
1pm – 4pm & Monday 16th November 2026 12pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Creative Writing | Come and have a go at creative writing to lift your mood! This 3-week introductory course raises awareness about the benefits of creative writing to aid personal recovery and inspire hope by using writing as a wellness tool. In the course you will learn about the basics of what creative writing is. It aims to build your confidence by learning how to create a poem and understand imaginative ways to write. The course aims to encourage a love of writing and help people connect with each other by sharing and appreciating each other’s work. You are most welcome to come along, explore the joy of creative writing and take the first step on your creative writing journey.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 3rd, 10th & 17th November 2026
1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Course | 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.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 4th November 2026
2pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams |
| Understanding the Autistic Lived Experience | This course offers a clear, compassionate, and evidence‑informed introduction to understanding the Autistic lived experience. This course aims to help students understand the experience of being Autistic and how the environment impacts them. Students will explore what autism is, how it presents across the lifespan, and the diverse ways that Autistic people experience the world. Designed for anyone who is Autistic, working with or supporting individuals who are autistic, this training provides tools to build understanding, dispel myths, and create environments where Autistic people can thrive. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of autism, gain an insight to the Autistic lived experience and know how to access autism support in the community. Open to everyone over the age of 16 years.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 9th November 2026
10am – 12:30pm
Thursday 14th January 2027 10am – 12:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Living with Self Harm | This course aims to raise awareness and increase better understanding of self-harm. This course aims to raise awareness and increase better understanding of self-harm. We will specifically consider myths and misconceptions around self-harm, explore the idea of self-harm as a communication of thoughts and feelings and what can be helpful to those who self-harm. The course will also look at the motivation for changing self-harming behaviours including developing alternative coping strategies.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 12th November 2026
11am – 2pm
Thursday 21st January 2027 11am – 1.30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| Embedding Hope and Recovery | Recovery is something worked towards and experienced by the person with mental illness. It is not something services can do to the person. The contribution of staff is to support the person in their journey towards recovery. This journey towards recovery is individual and the best way of supporting an individual’s recovery varies from person to person. This course looks at how day-to-day decisions can impact on recovery. Each person is encouraged to think about how they can take control of their own recovery and support others to do the same.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 12th November 2026
2pm – 3.30pm
Thursday 21st January 2027 2pm – 4pm
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Online via Ms Teams
Belfast Recovery College
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| Money Management | Managing your money can be challenging, especially in an environment where the cost of living is rising daily. It is often a source of worry for many people. This short course will explore strategies that we can all employ on a daily basis to help us manage our money more effectively. The course will look at the benefits of budget planning and show students how to compile a budget. The course will be interactive and will aim to empower and enable students to consider different strategies that will improve their ability to manage money and find ways to avail of resources in the community.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 16th November 2026
10am – 12pm
Monday 25th January 2027 2pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams |
| 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 is a CPD accredited course. |
Tuesday 17th November 2026
10am – 12:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Taking Control of Your Own Wellbeing | Many of us lead very busy lives. Often, finding the right balance is a challenge and it is all too easy for our own health and wellbeing to take a back seat. It can be hard to know where to begin if you want to make a change for the better. This course is designed for those who want help to think about their own wellbeing and to take the practical steps to improve it. Learn new skills and techniques, create a realistic plan for the future and put it into practice.
This is a CPD accredited course. |
Wednesday 18th November
2026 10am – 12:30am
Tuesday 19th January 2027 1pm – 4pm |
Online via MS Teams
Belfast Recovery College |
| Job 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 is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 23rd November 2026 10am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 26th January 2027 10am – 12:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Food & Mood | The relationship between our diet and our mental health is complex. However, research shows a link between what we eat and how we feel.
Certain foods and nutrients help your brain to make chemicals that can impact your mood, attention and focus, while other foods can zap your energy. Eating well can help you feel better. During this course we explore the relationship between what you eat and how you feel, including tips on how to introduce healthy eating into your life. This is a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 23rd November 2026
1pm – 4pm
Wednesday 20th January 2027 1pm – 4pm |
Belfast Recovery College
Online via MS Teams
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| Group Skills | “Do you want to set up a group? Are you wondering where to start? This session will help you to decide on your groups purpose and help you understand how groups work and will be delivered from a lived and learned perspective. The session will also look at some of the skills needed to get a group started and keep it going. This is a CPD accredited course. | Tuesday 24th November 2026 10am – 12.30pm | Belfast Recovery College |
| Volunteering, Wellbeing & 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! This is a CPD accredited course. |
Thursday 26th November 2026
1pm – 3:30pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Peer Support Worker & Peer Educator Information Session | Are you interested in learning more about Peer Support Worker or Peer Educator roles within Belfast Trust Mental Health Services? You may be considering applying when opportunities are advertised but would like to find out more about these rewarding roles before taking the next step.
This 2-hour session will explore the roles of both Peer Educators and Peer Support Workers, outlining the responsibilities involved, the application process, and the personal qualities and experience that can support success in these positions. The session will provide an opportunity to reflect on whether you feel ready for either role, identify any training or experience you may still need, and consider whether these career pathways are right for you. The session will be of interest to anyone considering applying for full-time, part-time, or Bank opportunities within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The Recovery College prospectus also includes courses such as Job Skills and Basic IT Skills which are designed to help develop confidence and skills in completing job applications, online forms, and preparing for interviews. This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 27th November 2026
10am – 12pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
| Happy Feet Dance | Get ready to move, smile, and have fun at Happy Feet Dance Classes! An uplifting dance programme that blends fun routines, social connection and targeted strength and co-ordination exercises. Designed especially for beginners, this class is all about simple moves and enjoying music in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our easy-to-follow routines will have you stepping, swaying, and grooving in no time. Classes help to boost your confidence and improve physical and mental well-being. Each class is stand alone, you do not need to attend all 3, however you are welcome to book onto as many as you like.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Monday 30th November 2026
10am – 11am
Monday 7th December 2026 10am – 11am
Monday 14th December 2026 10am – 11am |
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College
Belfast Recovery College |
| Writing Café | Have you a story you have always wanted to tell? At the Writing Café you can do just that. With an active audience and support from those attending, this is a safe and non-judgemental environment to let your creativity flow. There will be an opportunity to share a story or poem and read others works from the group and beyond and to hear from guest speakers. Learning from one another in this fun and progressive workshop style Writing Café, why not give it a try and find the writer within.
This is not a CPD accredited course. |
Friday 15th January 2027
1pm – 3pm |
Belfast Recovery College |
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