We would like to make you aware of availability we have on some of our courses due to run throughout May 2023:
| Course | Course Description | Date | Time | |
| Self Directed Support | Self-directed support (SDS) is the new way the Trusts will be providing Social Services. This workshop will give you information about the range of options available to you such as direct payments, a managed budget, the Trust choosing and arranging a service on your behalf or a mixture of all three. Come along and learn from those who already use SDS. | 2nd May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
10am – 1pm |
| Embedding Recovery in day to day lives | 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 and what each person can do for their own recovery and how to support others to do the same. | 27th April 2023
Online via Microsoft teams
8th June 2023 Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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10am – 11am
2pm – 3:30pm |
| Carers Rights & Supports | Come join the Belfast Trust Carer Support Service and find out more about what your key rights are as a carer. At the session you will learn the key benefits of having a carer’s assessment and what it will cover. You will also be given information about what support services you can access including our monthly activity programme. | 5th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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12pm – 1pm | |
| 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. (Duration of course: 2 days) |
9th & 10th May 2023
16th & 17th May 2023 6th & 7th June 2023 13th & 14th June 2023 Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
9:30am – 4:30pm | |
| 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.
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11th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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10am – 12:30pm
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| Sexual Orientation & Gender Awareness | To increase awareness and confidence of anyone working with people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual or people who are questioning their sexual orientation and or gender identity (LGBTQIA+) and embed the values of respect, dignity, compassion and empathy in all that we do. |
15th May 2023 Online via Microsoft teams
5th June 2023 Online via Microsoft teams |
1pm – 3pm
1pm – 3pm |
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| Living with Depression | Depression is increasingly common in todays 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 against 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 the treatments on offer and how to maintain our wellbeing. This course is open to all students, whether they are people with depression, families, carers or mental health practitioners. We hope you will find this course informative and empowering. | 15th May 2023
Online via Microsoft teams
19th June 2023 Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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10am – 1pm
10am – 3pm |
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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 it, including basic cognitive behavioural and relaxation techniques. If you or someone you know struggle(s) with anxiety or panic, including as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, this course could be for you. | 16th May 2023
Online via Microsoft teams
20th June 2023 Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
10am – 1pm
10am – 1pm
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| Living with Bi Polar 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 webinar 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. We shall try to address some of the questions you may have regarding this disorder. | 17th May 2023
Online via Microsoft teams
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2pm – 3:30pm
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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. | 18th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
2pm – 4pm | |
| 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 participants will reflect and engage positively in an individual’s recovery journey. | 19th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
11am – 12:30pm | |
| Personal Independence Payments (PIPS) | Do you think that you might have an entitlement to Personal Independence Payment? The 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. | 22nd May 2023
Online via Microsoft teams |
2pm – 4pm | |
| Disclosing Your Mental Health Condition | Deciding whether to tell your employer about your mental health can be difficult. This useful practical course is a guide to advocating for yourself in the workplace. It makes you aware of your rights and responsibilities, weigh up the pros and cons and help you decide the right course of action for you. | 24th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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10am – 11:30am | |
| Creative Writing | This course focuses primarily on fiction-writing, and is suitable for people who are keen readers. We explore ways to develop dialogue, pace, plot, characterisation and other techniques involved in developing stories. This course is facilitated by a published author.
This is a 3 week course where you will learn how to write the basics of creative writing with prompts, ideas, and discussions along the way. Everyone will learn something new along the way. This course looks at the fundamentals of writing and how to use them in everyday tasks and can help you grow confidence in writing. . This course is for those new to writing and those more experienced. |
25th May, 1st June & 8th June 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
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10am – 12pm | |
| 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. |
25th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College
22nd June 2023 Online via Microsoft teams
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1pm – 4pm
2pm – 4:30pm |
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| IT for the terrified | Information Technology, commonly referred to as IT, refers to the use of technology to organise, store, share, and process information. IT for the terrified is geared towards complete beginners looking to take their first steps into the world of Information Technology. This course will explain in easy to understand language the basics of I.T. We will explore Microsoft Word, Email, and Microsoft Teams as well as computer security and keeping yourself safe online. Join us for this gentle introduction to computers. | 30th May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
1:30pm – 4:30pm | |
| Volunteering, Wellbeing and me | Have you ever wondered about volunteering?
This course helps you develop the confidence and knowledge of how & 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 & 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, and it will guide you through the process of finding & 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! |
31st May 2023
Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
2pm – 4:30pm
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| Return to work with care | Are you considering returning to the world of work/ 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? Then this course is for you. Includes things to consider before looking for employment, benefits of work, choosing your career, gain qualifications, volunteering, your rights and the law and advice and support. |
31st May 2023 Face to face @ Belfast Recovery College |
10am – 11:30am
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For more information or if you would like to attend a course, please drop us an email at RecoveryCollege@belfasttrust.hscni.net or give us a call on 02895 043059. Those registered previously can also reserve your place via the following link https://forms.office.com/e/p79KtgMyCt. New students must enrol before reserving their place and can do so using the ‘enrol here’ link or QR at the end of this email.
We understand attending new courses can be daunting, therefore we would like to offer you help or support. If you require any support or would like to speak to one of our peers who can talk you through the course aims, objectives and content please do not hesitate to contact us. Either drop us an email, or give us a call using the above contact details.
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If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.