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APRIL – AUGUST

SPRING AND SUMMER 2018

For better mental health and wellbeing

RECOVERY COLLEGE PROSPECTUS

Places are all FREE but must be booked in advance. To book a place or make an enquiry please email: elft.recoverycollege.nhs.net or 01234 273479 07775 002955

CONTENTS

PAGE Information about the Recovery College 5 How to Enrol on Courses and Workshops 6

COURSES 1. Art and Design Co-Operative 7 2. Peer-Led Gardening Group 7 3. Aerobics 7 4. Coffee, Books and Me 7 5. Art Group 8 6. Asian Men’s Dosti 8 7. Current Affairs 8 8. Craft Group 8 9. Relaxation 8 10. Poetry Tea Party 9 11. My Multi-Cultural Profile 9 12. Sandy, Stotfold and Biggleswade Support Groups 9 13. Getting Connected An Introduction to Computing, Devices and Social Media 10 14. Social Discussion Group 10 15. Gamejam 10 16. Multi-Cultural Women’s Life Skills 10 17. Outreach Music Group 11 18. Mixed Media 11 19. Cooking Group 11 20. Art Course 12 21. Yoga 12 22. Lifestyle Changes 12 23. Creative User-Led Group 12 24. Pyrography User-Led Group 13 25. Art User-Led Group 13 26. Multi Media, Art, Design and Craft 13 27. Bollystep User-Led Group 13 28. Developing Confidence 14 29. Anxiety Management 14

ART THERAPIES 30. Drama Therapy Group - The Hope Factory 15 31. Art Therapy – Tree Of Life 15 32. Our Time 16 33. Drama Therapy Group – Bridge Over Troubled Water 16 34. Drama Therapy Group – Why I do what I do 17 35. Art Therapy – A Photobook of My Life 17 36. The Recovery Choir – The Upbeats! 18 37. Therapy Group – My Story without Words 19 38. Music Therapy Group 19 39. Art Therapy Group 19 Art Therapies Information 20


WORKSHOPS PAGE 40. Surviving Trauma 21 41. Anger Management 21 42. Understanding Voices 22 43. Developing Confidence 23 44. Understanding Depression 23 45. Anxiety Management 23 46. Understanding Autism 24 47. Crisis Prevention 24 48. Suicide Awareness 25 49. Jewellery for Mindfulness 25 50. Jewellery for Mindfulness – 2 Day 26 51. Painting for Beginners 26 52. Pop Up Card Workshop 26 53. Collage 27 54. Creative Writing 27 55. Presentation Skills 27 56. The Care Plan Approach 28 57. Lifestyle Changes 28 58. Interview Skill 29 59. Co-Production in Action 29 60. Telling Your Story at Staff Induction Days 29 61. Thinking Of Working 30 62. Employment Toolkit 30 63 Managing Anxiety At Interviews 31 64. Challenging My Thoughts 31 65. Improving My Sleep 32 66. Facing My Fears 32 67. Increasing My Motivation 33 68. Managing My Worries 34 69. Real Health 34 70. Physical Health Drop In 35 71. Fibromyalgia Diagnosis 35 72. Indian Classical Dance Style Odissi 35 73. My Rights under the Mental Health Act 1983 36 74. Craft Workshop 36 75. Understanding and Managing Bipolar Affective 37 Recovery Charter 38 Frequently Asked Questions 39-40 Recovery Principles 41 Partnership 42 Localities Map Covered by Recovery College 43 Venue Information 44 At A Glance Course Timetable 45 Notes 46 Confidentiality, Compliments, Comments and Complaints 47


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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY COLLEGE The Recovery College is part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health Academy which is a formal partnership with East London Foundation NHS Trust (ELFT) and the University of Bedfordshire.

The educational, creative workshops and courses offered by the Recovery College, focus on recovery and wellbeing. Our courses and workshops are delivered by professionals in partnership with people with lived experiences. The tools we share in workshops and courses aim to support people to become an expert in their own recovery experience by exploring hope, control, choice and opportunity. Recovery may be defined as a personal journey, aiming to return to a healthy state of mind, and strength, and achieve a meaningful and satisfying life. By learning together we can make progress in challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness and over time we hope to contribute to changing society to be more tolerant, inclusive, accepting and compassionate.

OPPORTUNITY - to do things you want to do and to try new things CHOICE - control of your future HOPE - believing a meaningful life is possible We are delighted to share the Spring/Summer term timetable of courses and workshops for the Recovery College in Bedfordshire and Luton.


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HOW TO ENROL ON COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

Our workshops and courses are free of charge and open to service users, carers, staff, relatives, friends and public to attend. Some courses are for people who are accessing mental health services at the point of enrolment. This will be in the course description.

An enrolment form is required to be submitted to attend the Recovery College course prior to commencement of the course. Please contact us on the numbers below. We will contact you to confirm your place.

[email protected]

RECOVERY COLLEGE

BARFORD AVENUE CENTRE,

29 BARFORD AVENUE,

BEDFORD,

MK41 0DS

NICKY 01234 273479

Pina 01234 273894

DRC, 3 WOBURN ROAD,

BEDFORD,

MK40 1EG

Yvonne 01234 880340

mailto:[email protected]


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RECOVERY COLLEGE COURSES

1. ART AND DESIGN CO-OPERATIVE Description Date, Time, Venue Be part of a creative social enterprise in a supportive and relaxed environment.

Monday 9th April – 23rd July 10:00 - 12:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS. Facilitators Sam Fossey

2. PEER-LED GARDENING GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue Meets weekly together to learn more about growing flowers, vegetables and fruit. All are welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with us!

Monday 16th April - 2nd July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Jayne Murden

3. AEROBICS Description Date, Time, Venue Aerobics can help to develop a healthier lifestyle through gentle group exercises, as well as build confidence and social skills. This friendly group offers a range of beneficial exercise from a qualified fitness instructor.

Monday 16th April - 2nd July 11:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Hazel Dudley

4. COFFEE, BOOKS AND ME Description Date, Time, Venue Can help to develop listening skills, concentration, social skill, confidence, self-awareness and gain awareness of the wider community. A friendly social group where people are encouraged to take time to talk about books they enjoy and share thoughts and opinions within a group setting.

Monday 23rd April - 2nd July - 12:00 - 13:00 (Break on Monday 14th May) DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Sara McClurg


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5. ART GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This group provides a creative space in which people can explore their creativity in a safe and friendly environment. The group also allows people to develop skills that may be new to them. It would be useful if you can come to the group with an idea that you wish to work on.

Monday 9th April - 3rd July 13:00 - 14.30 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Facilitators Claire Cooper

6. ASIAN MEN’S DOSTI Description Date, Time, Venue Increase understanding of mental ill health, identify self-help skills, healthy living and create community links

Monday 16th April - 2nd July 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Asfana Sahida

7. CURRENT AFFAIRS Description Date, Time, Venue Will help the individual to experience an environment for social interaction and debate. Helps to develop confidence and offer an educational viewpoint.

Monday 23rd April - 2nd July 12:30 - 13:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Anthony Barron

8. CRAFT GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue Uses a variety of skills in the craft making process, to socialise with other people and improve confidence and mood.

Monday 23rd April - 2nd July 14:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Anthony Barron and Sheila Franklin

9. RELAXATION Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop will support people within a safe and friendly environment, by addressing their anxiety, through various mindful exercises.

Monday 9th April - 27th August 13:00 - 14:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Facilitators Petar Djukic


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10. POETRY TEA PARTY Description Date, Time, Venue This group aims to provide a comfortable environment (Tea Party) where service users fine a ‘safe’ space to voice subjective or emotional aspects through poetry as a therapeutic form, giving voice to our emotions and feelings. There is no knowledge required, just yourself

Monday 16th April - 14th June - 15:00 - 16:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Satwinder Kaur

11. MY MULTI-CULTURAL PROFILE Description Date, Time, Venue Create your own personalised art using a range of materials with guidance from an experienced artist

Tuesday 26th April - 3rd July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Pedram Nayeri and Anthony Barron

12. SANDY, STOTFOLD AND BIGGLESWADE SUPPORT GROUPS Description Date, Time, Venue This group aims to support people by reducing their social isolation, developing communication skills and building self-confidence within a safe, confidential and friendly environment. We also like to meet with new people who may be interested in the group first, to assess whether the group is appropriate for their needs. This group is open to anyone who is under the care of mental health services in Bedfordshire

Tuesday 10th April - 23rd August 10:30 - 12:00 Stotfold Methodist Church, High Street, Stotfold, SG5 4LL Friday 6th April - 31st August 10:30 - 12:30 Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Tuesday 10th April - 1st May 13:00 - 14:30 Peer Led Tuesday 8th May - 29th May 13:00 - 14:30 Sandy Village Hall, Maple Road, Sandy, SG19 1BN Facilitators Claire Cooper and Sam Fossey


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13. GETTING CONNECTED – AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING,

DEVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA Description Date, Time, Venue, This course looks at the basic skills of getting connected to the internet and focuses on an aspect of using electronic devices including, what devices do, using search engines such as Google and using popular Apps such as iplayer, YouTube and Facebook. Devices will be provided for attendees to use during the course

Tuesday 17th April - 27th May 11:00 - 13:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Debbie Brathwaite

14. SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This group’s aim is to encourage the development of communication skills, learning how to interact with others in a group and how to develop listening skills. The group will participate in the use of appropriate dialogue whilst engaged in a debate with others or when involved in a less formal chat. The will also be helpful if engaging in public speaking. The group will provide opportunities to increasing confidence and developing friendships.

Tuesday 10th April - 28th August 14:00 - 15:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Facilitators Martin Reddy

15. GAMEJAM Description Date, Time, Venue An informal creative and fun activity group which aims to develop confidence, motivation, concentration, self-esteem and increase social networks.

Tuesday 24th April – 3rd July 14:00 – 16:00 (Break Tuesday 15th May) DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Sara McClurg and Clare Essex

16. MULTI-CULTURAL WOMEN’S LIFE SKILLS Description Date, Time, Venue Increases understanding of mental ill health, identify self-help skill, healthy living and create community links.

Wednesday 18th April - 4th July 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Asfana Sahida


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17. OUTREACH MUSIC GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This group is for service users who have an interest in music and music production. No experience required.

Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00 The Studio Club, 32 Alexandra Road, Bedford, MK40 1JA Facilitators Mark Stephenson

18. MIXED MEDIA Description Date, Time, Venue Within the mixed media workshop people will learn some new creative techniques which will include at least one 3D pop up greetings card as well as making small items which can be given as gifts. This workshop will provide a friendly space where people will need to focus on the project in hand in order to create something special.

Thursday 19th April - 24th May 11:00 - 13:00 Dunstable Fire Station, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA (26th April will be at Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. LU6 1AA) Thursday 7th June - 12th July 11:00 - 13:00 Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Facilitators Sam Fossey and Claire Cooper

19. COOKING GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This course will help individuals to learn cooking skills, understanding the cost of healthy food which is beneficial to a good diet, whilst improving social interaction.

Thursday 26th April - 31st May 13:30 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 7th June - 12th July 13:30 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Anthony Barron


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20. ART COURSE Description Date, Time, Venue This course will help individuals to develop new skills and interest. Increase confidence and understanding of others in a group environment. Improve concentration and communication.

Thursday 26th April - 5th July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Emma Sanderson and Anthony Barron

21. YOGA Description Date, Time, Venue Will help the individual with physical muscular strength, tone, flexibility and gaining a balance of energies and body spirit connection.

Thursday 19th April - 5th July 13:30 - 15:00 (Break on Thursday 31st May) DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Racheall Monton.

22. LIFESTYLE CHANGES Description Date, Time, Venue This course is aimed to support individuals to consider their lifestyle and activity and work towards change using goal setting exercise. The course looks at creating a purposeful balanced lifestyle.

Friday 20th April - 6th July 10:00 - 12:30 Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX Facilitators Renate Taylor

23. CREATIVE USER-LED GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue An informal, relaxed group to chat, share ideas and learn new skills based around Arts and Crafts.

Friday 20th April - 6th July 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Heather Evans


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24. PYROGRAPHY USER-LED GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue Learn a new skill and create a personal piece of art in an informal and relaxed group setting.

Friday 20th April - 6th July 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Alan Jones

25. ART USER-LED GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue These sessions will help the individual to develop new skills, enjoy making art in an informal and relaxed environment. This will help individuals to develop social interaction, meet other people with similar experiences and enjoy being creative.

Friday 20th April - 6th July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Geoff Bennet

26. MULTI MEDIA, ART, DESIGN AND CRAFT Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop aims to teach new and contemporary mixed media techniques for making quality items, including seasonal projects and upcycled pieces.

Friday 27th April - 15th June 13:00 - 15:00 Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX Facilitators Julie Hardy

27. BOLLYSTEP USER-LED GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue, Facilitator This group will help increase physical fitness and wellbeing in this gentle Bollywood themed session.

Friday 20th April - 6th July 13:00 - 14:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Joginder Khinder


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28. DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE Description Date, Time, Venue The course is a structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based course that helps members to gain insight into low confidence and low self-esteem. This fun and inclusive course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding around the area of confidence, and how we can begin to improve on it. We will explore the major themes that underpin low confidence, such as self-esteem, assertiveness and our ability to speak with others. Working in a group can help you overcome some issues that are currently holding you back and begin to feel good about yourself.

Tuesday 24th April - 12th June - 10:30 - 12:30 Enrolment Closing Date Tuesday 17th April Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Monday 14th May - 9th July - 13:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date - Monday 7th May Ampthill Methodist Church, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, MK45 1EG Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott

29. ANXIETY MANAGEMENT Description Date, Time, Venue This course is for those struggling with anxiety and the impact it has on their wider lives and relationships. We aim to help individuals gain insight into the way forward by tried and tested CBT techniques for a more relaxed and confident way of being. Come and join us if you want to challenge your feelings of fear and dread in a group where others truly understand. Once we have received your enrolment form you will be contacted by a team member to arrange a meeting with you to go through the course content.

Thursday 26th April - 14th June 10:30 - 12:30 Enrolment Closing Date Thursday 19th April Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA Wednesday 16th May - 4th July 14:00 16:00 Enrolment Closing Date Wednesday 9th May Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott


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30. DRAMA THERAPY GROUP - THE HOPE FACTORY Description Date, Time, Venue Come and share your talents, expertise and ideas in a course that uses the arts to support recovery. We use a wide range of creative resources including arts materials, music, poetry and theatre / drama techniques to develop our ideas.

Setting up peer-support groups that allow people to be themselves…

Nurturing resilience within and beyond the individual…

Exploring my story…

Expanding my coping techniques with others in a supportive creative way…

Building on what personally helps me…

Tuesday 17th April - 17th July 15:00 - 16:30 (Break on 29th June and 5th July) The Well & Wise Space, Luton Library, St Georges Square, Luton, LU1 2NC Facilitators Andy Critchley & Co-Producers from the Recovery College 01234 310589

31. ART THERAPY – TREE OF LIFE Description Date, Time, Venue A one day workshop, open to all, which uses creativity to explore your story. The Tree of Life was originally developed in Africa to support traumatised children to tell their stories using the metaphor of a tree. It has been used by many different groups of people since. The tree is a way to include our histories, culture, family and identity in an image which also looks to the future as we identify our strengths and dreams. For further information of this course please contact the facilitators.

Wednesday 2nd May - 10:00 - 15:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Facilitators Nicki Power, Art Therapist 01234 310589


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32. OUR TIME Description Date, Time, Venue Welcome to my world! Our Rainbow Rocket has a space for everyone. We will work out this recovery journey together - through the dangers - to hold onto our hope. Using art, music, poetry and drama we will explore our stories and find what helps us to be ourselves in a supportive group environment. For further information of this course please contact the facilitators.

Tuesday 27th March – 5th June 15:00 - 16:30 (Break on 10th and 17th April) The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD Last session 24th April 2018 Facilitators Nicki Power, Art Therapist & Co-Producers from the Recovery College 01234 310589

33. DRAMA THERAPY GROUP – BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Description Date, Time, Venue This group is open to anyone who is under the care of mental health services in Luton and Bedford. Building bridges for myself and others through art and drama. Before you join a therapy group, you meet with the therapist 1:1 and talk through what you would like to work on in the group. You don’t need to be good at art, drama or music to join these groups. This group will provide a safe space where you can use creative ways to explore your life experiences with other people For further information of this course please contact the facilitators.

Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00 (Running Weekly) DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitator Debbie Shobo, Trainee Dramatherapist 01234 310589


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34. DRAMA THERAPY GROUP – WHY I DO WHAT I DO Description Date, Time, Venue The first step to make a change is awareness. The dramatherapy group is for people who want to understand themselves better, to learn more about patterns in their lives, and to make sense of their life stories. Before you join a therapy group, you meet with the therapist 1:1 and talk through what you would like to work on in the group. You don’t need to be good at art, drama or music to join these groups. For further information of this course please contact the facilitators.

Wednesday 15:00 - 16:00 (Running Weekly) DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Lianne Harrison, Trainee Dramatherapist 01234 310589

35. ART THERAPY – A PHOTOBOOK OF MY LIFE Description Date, Time, Venue This course will support you to use simple digital (on your phone) and traditional photography (a disposable camera) to share your story. You will make a photo book of your life where you can pick a day or plan an activity and take pictures for your book which might include:

A walk with others or alone

A visit to a gallery or museum

Being out in nature

Seeing yourself differently

Thursday 7th June - 28th June 14:30 - 15:30 The Orchard Community Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade,SG18 8SZ Facilitators Peter Sheppard, Art Therapist 01234 310589


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36. THE RECOVERY CHOIR – THE UPBEATS! Description Date, Time, Venue Have you ever wanted to sing in a choir, or have you sing in one before? We would like to set up a choir for recovery service users, learning disability service users and staff from both. In these three courses we will forge the choir’s identity, develop our own material and end by performing at the Bedford River Festival in July 2018. No prior experience necessary. If you would like to sing, you are in. It’s not about being the best, it’s about your best. The Recovery Choir will be formed and developed across three course, you can join at any time.,

1st block: developing the choir’s identity, potential songs (incorporating cultural, traditional, meaningful songs that people bring and share) and ethos.

2nd block: developing the songs that have been chosen, making them our own, working out and workshopping how we will sing them.

3rd block: rehearsing the songs ready for the performance at the festival.

Diagnosis, treatment and helpful intervention options will be explored in this friendly workshop.

Block 1: Started 1st February for 6 weeks 15:00 16:30 The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD Block 2: Thursday 5th April - 10th May 15:00 - 16:30 Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Road, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Block 3: Thursday 31st May - 5th July 16:30 - 18:00 Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Road, Bedford, MK41 9QJ 14th and 15th July River Festival Performance – Venue to be confirmed. Facilitators Polly Bowler, Music Therapist 01234 310589


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To attend these groups you must be diagnosed with a learning disability and be referred

to our Learning Disability Specialist Healthcare Team.

However, if you think a group like this is what you need in the adult mental health services,

please let us know and we will work on getting this up and running

37. THERAPY GROUP – MY STORY WITHOUT WORDS Description Date, Time, Venue A small, closed group for people with learning disabilities and selective mutism.

Friday 6th April 20th - July 13:00 - 14:00 Twinwoods Resource Centre, Milton Road, Clapham, MK41 6AT. Facilitators Polly Bowler, Music Therapist 01234 310589

38. MUSIC THERAPY GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This is a group for service users with a learning disability who have been invited to join by the arts therapies team to support their needs. To attend this group, you must be diagnosed with a learning disability and be referred to our Learning Disability Specialist Healthcare Team

Tuesdays 13:30 - 14:45 (Running Weekly) Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre, Milton Road, Clapham, MK41 6AT Facilitators Polly Bowler, Music Therapist 01234 310589

39. ART THERAPY GROUP Description Date, Time, Venue This is a group for service users with a learning disability who have been invited to join by the arts therapies team to support their needs. To attend this group, you must be diagnosed with a learning disability and be referred to our Learning Disability Specialist Healthcare Team

Mondays 14:00 - 15:00 Beech Close, Clinical Resource Centre, Beech Close, Dunstable, LU6 2SD Facilitators Peter Shephard, Art Therapist 01234 310589


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We’re also working on bringing you….

Arts Therapies groups to engage people who are inpatients in our

Mental Health Services

The Odyssey Group – A group for people who have recently left

hospital to support them with the challenges along the recovery journey

The Learning to Fly Group - A group for adults with a learning disability

who want to work on who they are and how they see themselves

What our groups mean:

Recovery College: a group which is open to everyone – staff, experts by

experience and members of the public which uses the creative arts

therapeutically

Slow Open Group: an arts therapy group which is open to people who

are supported by adult mental health services or adult learning disability

services. People can join the group at any time and usually will meet

with the arts therapist facilitating the group to make sure the group is

right for their recovery.

Closed Group: an arts therapy group which is open to people who are

supported by adult mental health services or adult learning disability

services. This group has a set membership for as long as it runs. This

type of group is used to add an extra element of safety when challenges

issues are being explored by the members.


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 40. SURVIVING TRAUMA Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop aims to explore the impact of traumatic events on our emotional health and wellbeing. The workshop will focus on coping and survival strategies for managing trauma, as well as discussing reconnection with life after experiencing traumatic events.

Wednesday 23th May 13.00 - 15.00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Wednesday 25th July 13:00 - 15:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Facilitators Dr Katie Underwood

41. ANGER MANAGEMENT Description Date, Time, Venue This workshops aims to enable individuals to understand more about; what anger is, why we get angry and recognising the triggers to anger in ourselves. The workshop will also look at dealing with anger, letting go of angry thoughts and managing anger in the long term.

Friday 25th May 10:00 - 13:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford MK40 IEG Friday 22nd June 13:00 - 16:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Thursday 23rd August 10:00 - 13:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH SatNav postcode – SG18 0NE Facilitators Sara McClurg


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 42. UNDERSTANDING VOICES Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop is aimed to help people who hear voices, family, friends, people working with or who are interested in the experience of voice hearing, gain knowledge and understanding about hearing voices. The workshop offers some Psychological theory into causes of voice hearing and also explores stigma, management techniques and the overall impact that hearing voices can have on a person’s life and wellbeing.

Thursday 26th April 10:00 - 12:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Friday 11th May 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 24th May 10:30 - 12:30 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Friday 8th June 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 21st June 10:30 - 12:30 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Tuesday 10th July 10:30 - 12:30 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard,LU7 1RZ Tuesday 17th July - 10:30-12:30 Beacon House 5 Regent St, Dunstable LU6 1LP Tuesday 7th August - 10:30 - 12:30 Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX Friday 24th August - 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Sara McClurg & Dr Upadhyay


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 43. DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE Description Date, Time, Venue This is a one day taster workshop for those interested in furthering their self-esteem and raising their confidence. The workshop is informal, lively and fun and can help you develop the skills you need for a happier and more contented you. We will also provide information for those who may be interested in undertaking the 8 week course provided by the Recovery College.

Wednesday 18th April 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date Monday 16th April Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Bigglewade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Wednesday 26th July 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Monday 23rd July Barford Avenue, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott

44. UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION Description Date, Time, Venue Join us in an informal and relaxed workshop that will provide each participant with insight into the systems of depression and the various cycles involved in the condition/ illness. The workshop will assist candidates to identify the main factors that maintain an individual’s depressive experience, and challenge these beliefs. Your group will provide self-management skills to improve wellbeing and boost self-esteem.

Thursday 19th April 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date Tuesday 17th April Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Monday 23rd July 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date Thursday 19th July Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott

45. ANXIETY MANAGEMENT Description Date, Time, Venue This one day workshop is designed to help you gain insight into how anxiety is created and maintained, and the steps that can be implemented to overcome this through our thoughts and behaviours. This workshop is informal and friendly and introduces the 8 week course

Monday 16th April 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date Thursday 12th April Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA Wednesday 25th July 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date Monday 23rd July Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav SG18 0NE Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 46. UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

Description Date, Time, Venue Diagnosis, treatment and helpful intervention options will be explored in this friendly workshop

Wednesday 16th May 14:00 - 16:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Wednesday 13th June 10:00 - 12:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH - Sat Nav - SG18 0NE Wednesday 18th July 14:00 - 16:00 Tokko Ltd, 7 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP Facilitators Colin Parsons

47. CRISIS PREVENTION Description Date, Time, Venue We cannot always predict when a mental health crisis may happen but we can plan for one. This interactive workshop will offer helpful hints, tips and advice to help service users who have previously experienced a mental health crisis to develop their own Safety Plan and Crisis Card (information on developing Advanced Directives will also be included). With service user permission these plans can then be shared on a central database, so that services that support people in mental health crisis can be aware of how best to help manage service user needs and wishes. (This will be discussed with each service user individually).This workshop will be delivered by Crisis Team Specialist staff and will be co-produced with service users who have previously used the service.

Thursday 7th June 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 5th July 14:00 - 16:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH Sat Nav postcode SG18 0NE Facilitators Elizabeth Munday and Andy Rajkumar


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 48. SUICIDE AWARENESS Description Date, Time, Venue Aim; To improve participant’s confidence in dealing with disclosure of suicidal thoughts and plans. Objectives

To enable participants to identify their attitudes to suicide.

To explore myths about suicide

To give participants skills to help someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and signpost towards support.

To provide data on suicide Please be aware that this is not a therapeutic space.

Monday 11th June 10:00 - 13:00 University of Bedfordshire, Room P1.20, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA Wednesday 15th August 10:00 - 13:00 University of Bedfordshire, Room A405, University Square, Luton, LU1 3JU Details and maps can be found by going to https://www.beds.ac.uk/about-us/campuses Facilitators Gill Gale and Jo Sales

49. JEWELLERY FOR MINDFULNESS – 1 DAY WORKSHOP Description Date, Time, Venue All of the workshops provided are designed to accommodate all levels of ability. The materials required will be provided as will the tools necessary for the various tasks. Some of the projects will involve the use of adhesive (glue) which have been highlighted for your awareness. The aim of each workshop is to introduce a different approach or technique. This will provide a great understanding of how costume jewellery is created, and allow each candidate to choose if jewellery design is something they wish to take further.

Button Broches (Adhesive Inclusive) Wednesday 1st August - 13:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date – Monday 30th July Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH Basic Bracelets Thursday 2nd August - 10:30 - 12:30 Enrolment Closing Date – Tuesday 31st July Incuba, 1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA The Variety of Earrings Thursday 9th August - 11:00 - 15:00 Enrolment Closing Date - Tuesday 7th August Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Paracord Bracelet Thursday 23rd August - 10:30 - 12:30 Enrolment Closing Date - Tuesday 21st August Ampthill Methodist Church, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, MK45 1EG Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott

https://www.beds.ac.uk/about-us/campuses


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 50. JEWELLERY FOR MINDFULNESS – 2 DAY WORKSHOPS Description Date, Time, Venue All of the workshops provided are designed to accommodate all levels of ability. The materials required will be provided as will the tools necessary for the various tasks. Some of the projects will the use of adhesive (glue) which have been highlighted for your awareness. The aim of each workshop is to introduce a different approach or technique. This will provide involve a great understanding of how costume jewellery is created, and allow each candidate to choose if jewellery design is something they wish to take further.

Kumihimo Braiding (Adhesive Inclusive) Tuesday 31st July and 7th August 10:00 - 12:00 Enrolment Closing Date Friday 27th July Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Kumihimo Braiding Tuesday 21st August and 28th August 10:00 -12:00 Enrolment Closing Date Friday 17th August Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Facilitators Martin Reddy and Susan Risiott

51. PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS Description Date, Time, Venue Colouring or Painting on pre-printed canvas in a relaxed, friendly space. This group will help people to develop new skills and build self confidence in a creative environment.

Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August 11:00 - 14:00 Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th August 11:00 - 14:00 Dunstable Fire Station, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AA Facilitators Sam Fossey and Clair Cooper

52. POP UP CARD WORKSHOP Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop will teach people new skills in order to produce a decorative, impressive 3D pop up card within a friendly and positive creative space. People in the group will need to focus on the task in hand in order to finish the card within the allotted time of the workshop.

Thursday 2nd August 11:00 - 14:00 Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2LZ Facilitators Sam Fossey and Claire Cooper


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 53. COLLAGE Description Date, Time, Venue In this workshop people will work within a friendly, creative space in order to produce a finished decorative piece of artwork. People will need to be focussed on the task on hand in order to finish the piece within the allotted time.

Wednesday 1st August 11:00 - 14:00 Parkside Community Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2LZ Facilitators Sam Fossey and Claire Cooper

54. CREATIVE WRITING Description Date, Time, Venue Friendly and supportive workshop, for up to 8 people. Why not give it a try! No experience of creative writing necessary.

Wednesday 6th June 10:00 - 12:30 Barford Avenue, Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Tuesday 7th August 10:00 - 12:30 Crombie House, 36 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ Facilitators Jo Sales and Bella

55. PRESENTATION SKILLS Description Date, Time, Venue Learn about Skills and tips for speaking in groups and presenting your ideas, personal story and formal presentations. Very friendly and supportive environment

Thursday 7th June 2018 10:00 - 12:30 Tokko Ltd, 7 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP Tuesday 31st July 10:00 - 12:30 Crombie House, 36 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ Facilitators Jo Sales and Elani Gale


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 56. THE CARE PLAN APPROACH Description Date, Time, Venue CPA - do you know what it is? Do you have one? It is the Care Plan Approach. A new type of care plan for some service users. It is a document that is filled out by you with support from your Care Co-Ordinator. It is all about how you see yourself, where you want to progress to in the next 6 months/one year. It looks at all aspects of life, not just your mental health. It is person centred and based on a solution focused model. It is a document that encourages you to think positively about your future. If you are confused, or have not even heard about the new CPA then come along and hear all about it from service user trainers who have lived experience of not only having a CPA, but also training the staff within ELFT who use the documents with their own service users. The new CPA, it’s yours, take ownership and take a positive step into recovery

Friday 11th May 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford MK40 1EG Friday 15th June 12:30 - 14:30 Beacon House 5 Regent St, Dunstable LU6 1LP Facilitators Debbie Buck and Felicity Stocker

57. LIFESTYLE CHANGES Description Date, Time, Venue The Lifestyle Changes Workshop aims to allow time to think about your lifestyle, identify changes you would like to make and work towards making these changes. You will have the opportunity to explore the benefits of purposeful activity and the how to achieve a meaningful lifestyle balance. The sessions will cover the following areas:

The importance of activity.

Creating a lifestyle that is moving forwards.

Organisational skills.

Creating a lifestyle that makes you feel good.

Goal setting and problem solving.

Thursday 12th July 10.00 – 13:00 Barford Avenue, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford MK42 0DS Thursday 19th July 10.00 - 13.00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 2nd August 10.00 - 13.00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Friday 10th August 10.00 – 13.00 Barford Avenue, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford MK42 0DS Facilitators Sara McClurg


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS PEOPLE PARTICIPATION: ‘BECOME PART OF THE CONVERSATION’

58. INTERVIEW SKILLS Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop is suitable for service users and carers only accessing ELFT services. The workshop tells you the things you need to know to be able to participate on staff interview panels as a service user or carer representative. You will learn about how the trust recruits people and how interview panels work. The most important thing is that you bring the voice and experience of service users and carers to the interview panel and help the trust employ the right people.

Thursday 26th April 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Sadhyia Noorin and Kamila Naseova

59. CO-PRODUCTION IN ACTION Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop is suitable for members of the public, staff, service users and carers. The workshop will explore the role of collaborative working between people with lived experience of coping with mental health problems and people who have experience by profession. We will look at all the ways that ELFT works with service users and carers to deliver better care.

Thursday 3rd May 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Satwinder Kaur and Kamila Naseova

60. TELLING YOUR STORY AT STAFF INDUCTION DAYS Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop is suitable for service users and carers only accessing ELFT services. We are looking for service users and carers to help new staff understand what it’s like to use mental health services and how staff can make a vital difference in people having a positive and helpful experience of using our services. Tell new staff what helps and what doesn’t! We will provide training in explaining your experiences to other people, answering questions and managing stage fright!

Thursday 24th May 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Satwinder Kaur and Kamila Naseova


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 61. THINKING OF WORKING Description Date, Time, Venue Advice if you are thinking of working and information on support available.

Thursday 12th July 14:00 - 16:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DS Thursday 26th July 10:00 - 12:00 The Orchard Community Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade,SG18 8SZ Wednesday 8th August 10:00 - 12:00 Dunstable Fire Station, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA Facilitators Karen Simpson

62. EMPLOYMENT TOOLKIT Description Date, Time, Venue Practical step by step guide to help you apply for jobs.

Tuesday 22nd May 10:00 - 12:00 Beacon House 5 Regent St, Dunstable LU6 1LP Wednesday 18th July 10:00 -12:00 DRC, Woburn Road, MK40 1EG TBC Wednesday 15th August 10:00 - 12:00 The Orchard Community Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade,SG18 8SZ Facilitators Kulvinder Dhillon


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 63. MANAGING ANXIETY AT INTERVIEWS Description Date, Time, Venue Advice and information to help you succeed at interviews.

Wednesday 9th May 14:30 - 16:30 DRC, Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Thursday 7th June 14:00 - 16:00 Dunstable Fire Station, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AA Thursday 12th July 10:00 - 12:00 The Orchard Community Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade,SG18 8SZ Facilitators Anita Hempenstall

64. CHALLENGING MY THOUGHTS Description Date, Time, Venue Gaining insight of common symptoms of depression, focussing on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You will learn about different thinking styles and how to begin to challenge your negative thoughts to create more balance thoughts.

Wednesday 25th April 13:00 - 15:00 Priory Methodist Church, Room 3, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Facilitators Jessie Bolam Wednesday 25th July 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Facilitators Jessie Bolam and Stephan Hatton Monday 20th August 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Facilitators Bhavika Patel and Rhian Davies


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 65. IMPROVING MY SLEEP Description Date, Time, Venue Begin to recognise unhelpful sleep cycles, and what small changes could improve your sleep.

Monday 21st May 10:00 - 12:00 Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Facilitators Bhavika Patel Monday 25th June 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Facilitators Bhavika Patel and Rhian Davies Wednesday 29th August 10:00 - 12:00 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RX Facilitators Karen McGrath and Emilia Finazzi

66. FACING MY FEARS Description Date, Time, Venue Gaining insight of common symptoms of depression, focussing on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You will learn about different thinking styles and how to begin to challenge your negative thoughts to create more balance thoughts.

Friday 8th June 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Facilitators Emily Bright and Rhian Davies Wednesday 22nd August 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, MK40 1EG Facilitators Jessie Bolam and Stephan Hatton


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 67. INCREASING MY MOTIVATION Description Date, Time, Venue Increasing the common symptoms of depression, and the vicious cycle of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The aim is to learn how to increase motivation by changing your behaviours through behavioural activation.

Friday 11th May 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Emily Bright and Rhian Davies Wednesday 23rd May 13:00 - 15:00 Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Facilitators Jessie Bolam Wednesday 13th June 10:00 - 12:00 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RX Facilitators Karen McGrath and Emilia Finazzi Monday 30th July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Bhavika Patel and Rhian Davies Friday 3rd August 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Emily Bright and Rhian Davies


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 68. MANAGING MY WORRIES Description Date, Time, Venue Learning about the common symptoms of worry, and its effect on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Master the technique of postponing your worries of learning to problem solve those practical ones that become overwhelming.

Monday 30th April 10:00 - 12:00 Priory Methodist Church, Room 3, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Facilitators Bhavika Patel Wednesday 20th June 13:00 - 15:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Jessie Bolam and Stephan Hatton Friday 6th July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Facilitators Emily Bright and Rhian Davies Wednesday 18th July 10:00 12:00 Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RX Facilitators Karen McGrath and Emilia Finazzi

69. REAL HEALTH Description Date, Time, Venue

When recovering from eating disorder you can be troubled by doubts, questions and health messages that are not aimed at you. This series of three once-a-month evening recovery focussed workshops will challenge myths and explore genuine health in eating, physical activity and life as a whole with the support of peers, professionals and experts with their own lived experience of recovery. Come to one, two or all three.

Wednesday 16th May 19:00 - 21:00 Tokko Ltd, 7 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP Wednesday 13th June 19:00 - 21:00 Priory Methodist Church, 63 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QJ Wednesday 11th July 19:00 - 21:00 The Orchard Community Centre, Sullivan Court, Erlensee Way, Biggleswade,SG18 8SZ Facilitators Dr Nick Hawkes


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 70. PHYSICAL HEALTH DROP IN Description Date, Time, Venue This drop in workshop offers the opportunity to check blood pressure, weight, BMI, blood sugar levels, heart rate, oxygen saturation and temperature. We can also discuss ECG, diet advise, smoking cessation and offer a further following appointment to look at lifestyle.

Tuesday 12th June 11:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 16th August 11:00 - 12:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK41 0DS Facilitators Leigh Robinson, Alan Dean, Roger Judd, Tanya Ndlove

71. FIBROMYALGIA DIAGNOSIS Description Date, Time, Venue This workshop will be about how we can help ourselves and in turn help each other to manage our symptoms and wellbeing.

Thursday 12th July 10:00 - 12:00 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Thursday 26th July 14:00 - 16:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH Sat Nav postcode SG18 0NE Facilitators Karen Simpson

72. INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE STYLE ODISSI Description Date, Time, Venue This dance workshop with Parvati Rajamani will be an introductory fun filled session learning at the oldest Indian classical dance style Odissi. The participants will get to try out foot positions, basic movements, hand gestures and expressions. Parvati has experience of teaching and performing Odissi for over 30 years and would enjoy sharing the joy she has experienced thought this art form with the participants. Loose clothing that allows free movements is advisable.

Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!

Wednesday 11th April 15:00 - 17:00

Queens Park Community Centre, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE Facilitators Parvati Rajamani


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 73. MY RIGHTS UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983 Description Date, Time, Venue A workshop - lead by an ELFT AMHP Lead and the ELFT Mental Health Law Manager - to give an overview of the role, rights and importance of the Nearest Relative in the context of assessments under the Mental Health Act; to help attendees understand how AMHPs decide who the Nearest Relative is and some of the complex practical issues that can arise; and to explain the grounds, and process, for Nearest Relative displacement.

Thursday 26th April 14:00 - 16:00 Barford Avenue Centre, 29 Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK41 0DS Tuesday 12th June 10:30 - 12:30 DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 Thursday 26th July 14:00 – 16:00 The Weatherley Centre, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JH Sat Nav postcode SG18 0NE Facilitator David Markovitch and Kit Chand

74. CRAFT WORKSHOP Description Date, Time, Venue Develop various techniques including – embossing, shabby chick sewing with hessian and op-up card making. We will be creating ideas for gifts.

Tuesday 12th June 13:00 - 14:30 Sandy Village Hall, Maple Road, Sandy, SG19 1BN Tuesday 10th July 13:00 - 14:30 Sandy Village Hall, Maple Road, Sandy, SG19 1BN Tuesday 7th August 13:00 - 14:30 Sandy Village Hall, Maple Road, Sandy, SG19 1BN Facilitator Fiona Thompson


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RECOVERY COLLEGE WORKSHOPS 75. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE

DISORDER Description Date, Time, Venue This group is for people who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPD) and are interested in understanding more about this diagnosis and exploring different ways of managing the highs and lows that characterise Bipolar. The group is only open to people with a diagnosis of Bipolar and who are under a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) or Early Intervention Team (EI) across Bedfordshire and Luton. How could the group benefit me? The group aims to help people understand what influences the development of Bipolar Disorder and then looks at methods and strategies to manage different aspects of the disorder. The group also includes elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is based on tried and tested (evidence-based) strategies which have been shown to reduce the frequency of relapses in Bipolar Disorder. The sessions are as follows: 1) Introduction to the group/ what is Bipolar? 2) Understanding and managing depression 3) Understanding and managing mania 4) Understanding stress and anxiety and introducing coping skills 5) Physical health and medication management 6) Early warning signs and relapse prevention 7) Coping skills (relaxation, distraction, mindfulness) 8) Summary of course and discussion Group format: There will be up to 12 people in the group. The sessions will last for 2 hours with a 10-15 minute break. To enrol on group: Staff to support clients with completing the Recovery College enrolment form and to send this to recovery college. Any questions, staff can email Kathryn. Pre meeting: Before attending the group we will arrange a time to meet (approximately 30 minutes) for a pre meeting to discuss the group format and any questions you may have. There is free parking on streets around the building.

Tuesday 12th June - 31st July 10:00 - 12.00 Florence Ball House, 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford, MK40 2NT Facilitators Dr Kathryn Power (Clinical Psychologist) and Sophie Fitzgerald (Assistant Psychologist).


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RECOVERY CHARTER

We will:

Provide information and guidance about our workshops and courses

Offer high quality workshops and courses that focus on recovery and

wellbeing

Respect you as an individual at all times

Welcome your ideas about how we might improve and what we offer in

the future

Manage your enquiries and help you with the enrolment process if you

need support

Deliver workshops and courses in welcoming, accessible and positive

environments which are free from discrimination and stigma

Support your recovery journey with compassion and respect

Provide support for your specific needs if you tell us about a disability

or learning needs

We expect you to:

Be prepared to give something new a try

Be respectful of fellow students and staff views, opinions and beliefs

Commit to attending courses and workshops you have enrolled on

Inform us if you can’t attend workshops or courses you have enrolled

on

Provide relevant details such as emergency contact information

Give us feedback on how we are doing and share ideas for

improvement

Ask the Recovery College staff or workshop facilitator if you are

unsure about anything


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I can’t make it to the workshop or courses?

Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop or course. If you miss two sessions without informing us, we will unfortunately have to offer the place to someone else.

Where are the workshops an courses held?

Our workshops and courses are delivered at various venues in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton. Venue addresses can be found in the prospectus.

How much do the workshops cost? All of our workshops and courses are completely free of charge. Who delivers the courses and workshops? Workshops and courses are co-produced and delivered by people with lived experience and people with professional experience.The professionals include staff and students from the University of Bedfordshire, NHS staff and staff from partner organisations. Who can enrol?

People who use ELFT services (we have some workshops and courses

specifically for people who are using mental health services)

People who are living with mental health problems

Carers, family, friends, neighbours and general public (a few workshops related

to employment and some delivered by external organisations may have some

specific criteria)

Volunteers

Staff from ELFT, University of Bedfordshire and local partner organisations

Generally age 18 and over who live or work in Luton & Bedfordshire – we have

some specific workshops for 16 – 19 year olds

Do I need to be referred to attend a workshop / course? No one needs a referral to become a student for the generic workshops – please contact us if you would like to complete a self-enrolment form for a workshop or course. Do you provide refreshments? Most if not all the venues we use offer tea, coffee (depending on the venues facilities). We are unable to provide lunch but you are welcome to bring something with you.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do you pay travel costs for students? We cannot reimburse you for any travel costs. Will I get a place on the workshop / course I want?

The student places on our workshops / courses are allocated on a first come first served basis. A waiting list will be created if courses and workshops are oversubscribed pleas Do you provide child care?

You need to make your own child care arrangements. Health and Safety

Fire Instructions will be given at each workshop by the facilitator

Instructions about the facilities available at the venue will be given

by the facilitator

You are responsible for the safe keeping of your own belongings

when attending any Recovery College workshop or course

Please inform the facilitator if you are concerned about any aspect

of health safety at the workshop or venue


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RECOVERY PRINCIPLES We believe by bringing together the Recovery College principles of recovery together with the values of East London Foundation Trust and the University of Bedfordshire, we encapsulate a meaningful and solid value base that underpins everything we do in the development of the our Recovery College. Co-production = working together

Co-production is at the heart of what we do at the Recovery College. People with personal

and professional experience of mental health problems work together, equally, to design,

deliver and evaluate the courses and workshops.

People Participation: Become part of the conversation

People Participation – for those that are not familiar with this term – means working

together with the people who use our services and their carers. This trust has a People

Participation team devoted to supporting service users and carers to become involved in all

aspects of our work, in whichever way suits the.

The experience of participation is different for each person. It can be as broad as

influencing the strategic direction or the Trust by representing the local service users and

carers at Trust wide meetings, or be as simple as sharing ideas or opinions at local

meetings to help develop and improve services for both service users and carers.

There is an ever growing list of involvement opportunities, these include: Interview panels,

Staff training, Service User Led Audits, Focus Groups, Quality Improvement (QI) project

teams, Working Together Groups (WTG) and collaborative working with the University of

Bedfordshire for example. For some of these opportunities short training is required.

Please see the timetable for People Participation workshops.

We promote a positive student experience based on the principles of recovery:

We recognise that recovery is a unique and personal journey

We work in hopeful, positive and optimistic ways to support people to

achieve their own hopes, goals and aspirations

Lived experience is valued and inclusivity is promoted

Co-production is crucial to all aspects of the Recovery College

We care We respect We are inclusive


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PARTNERSHIPS Thank you to all our volunteers, service users, carers, students, staff, partners and everyone who has given time and shared ideas to develop the Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College. We are delighted to have been able to work in partnership with local organisations to deliver high quality workshops and courses. Our partner list is growing as we continue develop the range of courses and workshops for the next Recovery College prospectus. If you are interested in working together to deliver a course or workshop please get in touch. Thank you to the other Recovery Colleges around the country who have been inspirational to us in helping us to establish our own.

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BEDFORDSHIRE BOROUGH,

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON

LOCALITIES COVERED BY THE RECOVERY COLLEGE


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VENUE INFORMATION

DRC, 3 Woburn Road, Bedford,

MK40 1EG

Barford Avenue Centre, 29

Barford Avenue, Bedford,MK42

0DS

Weatherley Centre, Eagle

Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18

8JH

Ampthill Methodist Church,

Dunstable Street, Ampthill,

MK45 1EG

Incuba,

1 Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable,

LU6 1AA

Priory Methodist Church

63 Newnham Avenue

Bedford, MK41 9QJ

St Andrews Church Hall

Kimbolton Road

Bedford, MK40 2PF

The Higgins Bedford

Castle Lane

Bedford, MK40 3XD

Queens Park Community Centre

Marlborough Road,

BedfordMK40 4LE

Tokko Ltd,

7 Gordon Street,

Luton LU1 2QP

Luton Central Library,

St Georges Square,

Luton, LU1 2NG

01582 547445

The Hat Factory

65-67 Bute Street

Luton, LU1 2EY

Dunstable Fire Station

Brewers Hill Road

Dunstable

LU6 1AA

The Orchard Community

Centre, Sullivan Court,

Erlensee Way

Biggleswade, SG18 8SZ

King's House

245 Ampthill Road

Bedford, MK42 9AZ

Ampthill Methodist Church,

Dunstable Street, Ampthill,

MK45 1EG

Parkside Community Hall,

Woburn Street, Ampthill,

Bedfordshire, MK45 2LZ

Sandy Village Hall

Medusa Way

Sandy, SG19 1BF

01767 680892

Astral Park Sports and

Community Centre,

Johnson Drive,

Leighton Buzzard,

LU7 4AY

01525 851019

Rufus Centre

Steppingley Road

Flitwick

Beds, MK45 2HX

St Peters and Pauls Church

Flitwick

The Chapter House (attached

to the Parish Church),Church

Road

MK45 1AE

Robin Pinto

Lime Trees

Off Calnwood Road

Luton, LU4 0FB

Leighton Buzzard Library

Theatre

Lake Street

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RZ

University of Bedfordshire,

Room A405, University Square,

Luton, LU1 3JU

University Of Bedfordshire,

Polhill Avenue,

Bedford, MK41 9EA

Carers in Bedfordshire

Arden House, West Street

Leighton Buzzard, BEDS LU7

1DD

Mind BLMKThe Rufus Centre

Steppingley Road

FlitwickBeds

MK45 1AH

Tel: 0300 330 0648

Direct Dial: 01525 722281


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AT A GLANCE COURSES TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Art and Design Co-Operative 9

th April -23

rd July

10:00 - 12:00

My Multi-Cultural Profile 26

th April-3

rd July 10:00 -

12:00

Multi-Cultural Women’s Life Skills 18

th April - 4

th July 13:00 -

15:00

Mixed Media 19th April - 24th May 11:00 -13:00

Lifestyle Changes 20

th April 6

th

July 10:00 - 12:30

Peer-Led Gardening Group 16

th April - 2

nd July

10:00-12:00

Stotfold Support Groups 10

th April - 23

rd August

10:30 -12:00

Outreach Music Group 13:00 - 14:00

Mixed Media 7

th June-12

th July

11:00 13:00

Creative User Led Group 20

th April- 6

th

July 10:30- 12:30

Aerobics 16

th April - 2

nd July

11:00-12:00

Sandy Support Group 10

th April - 1

st May 13:00 -

14:30

Anxiety Management 16

th May - 4

th July 14:00

16:00

Cook Group 26

th Apri l- 31

st May

13:30 - 15:00

Pyrography User-Led Group 20

th April- 6

th

July 13:00 - 15:00

Coffee, Books and Me 23

rd April - 2

nd July -

12:00- 13:00

Getting Connected An Introduction to Computing, Devices and Social Media 17

th April -27

th May 11:00

-13:00

Cook Group 7

th June-12

th July

13:30 – 15:00

Art User- Led Group 20

th April-6

th

July 10:30-12:30

Art Group 9

th April - 3

rd July

13:00 - 14.30

Social Discussion Group 10

th April - 28

th August

14:00 - 15:00

Art Course 26

th April- 5

th July

10:00 - 12:00

Multi Media Art, Design & Craft 27

th April - 15

th

June 13:00 - 15:00

Asian Men’s Dosti 16

th April - 2

nd July

13:00 - 15:00

Gamejam 24

th April - 3

rd July 14:00 -

16:00

Yoga 19

th April - 5

th July

13:30 - 15:30

Bollystep User-Led Group 20

th April 6

th

July 13:00 -14:00

Current Affairs 23

rd April - 2

nd July

13:45 - 14:45

Developing Confidence 24th April-12th June 10:30 -12:30

Anxiety Management 26

th April - 14

th June

10:30 -12:30

Bigglewade Support Group Friday 6th April - 31st August 10:30 - 12:30

Craft Group 23

rd April - 2

nd July

14:00 - 15:00

Sandy Support Group -Per Lead 8

th May 29

th May 13:00 -

14:30

Relaxation Monday 9

th April -

27th

August 13:00-14:00

Poetry Tea Party 16

th April - 14

th

June-15:00-16:30

Developing Confidence 14th May-9th July 13:00 - 15:00


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