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For further information on Inspire Mental Health, contact us:

First Floor

The Junction

12 Beechvalley Way

Dungannon

BT70 1BS

T: 028 877 23321

E: thejunction@inspirewellbeing.org

W: inspirewellbeing.org/mentalhealth

opening hours

Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm

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Community

Wellbeing

Service

September 2018

Prospectus

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Pages

Develop Creativity 4 - 10

Personal Development & Self Esteem 11 - 17

Enhance Recovery 18 - 21

Physical Health & Wellbeing 22 - 29

Make connections / Social Support 30 - 32

Learn New Skills 33 - 35

Contents

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Gardening

Enjoy a group activity

involving team work and

making friends!

Learn how to grow your

own vegetables and

flowers and also how to

look after them.

Takes place at Willowbank

Gardening Centre, South

Tyrone Hospital grounds.

No knowledge of

gardening required -

learn as you grow!

Try it if

you…...

Would like to meet other people

interested in gardening

Enjoy getting your hands dirty

Want to grow your own plants,

flowers or vegetables

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Essential Skills/Confidence Building in

Literacy & Numeracy

No knowledge

of Would like to improve your

literacy and numeracy skills

Want to have fun with numbers

Would like to build your

confidence with reading,

writing, listening and speaking

Wish to interact with other

learners

This programme relates

to Adult Literacy and

Essential Skills focusing

on meeting the needs of

the adult learner.

Helps to enable learners

meet their literacy and

essential skills goals.

Try if you….

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Welcome to Inspire...

I am delighted to welcome you to Inspire Mental Health at The

Junction in Dungannon. We are a Community Wellbeing

Service working in partnership with the Southern Health and

Social Care Trust Support and Recovery Team.

Application to our service is simple by firstly speaking to your

key worker in the Support and Recovery Team.

We provide a range of courses which will support your

recovery, promote the development of hope which creates the

opportunity to regain control in your life.

We provide groups which will enhance your physical wellbeing

and mental health through creativity, health and fitness, social

activities and provide time for you.

If you are about to be discharged or have just been discharged

from hospital or are new to mental health services, we can

support you to start your ‘recovery journey’ through Time4you.

This is our prospectus and I hope that you will find something

that appeals to you.

Joanne Curran

Manager

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Flower Arranging to Uplift You

>> Improve your wellbeing by creating a

beautiful arrangement

Use your creativity to create an ar-

rangement

Improve your mood and wellbeing

Learn about seasonal flowers and

foliage

Try it if you want to…

You will use a variety of seasonal flowers and foliage to create modern arrangements as well as more traditional displays. Get hints and tips and bring home an impressive arrangement for your table, a gift or a special occasion.

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Furniture Restoration

Work together on

small or large pieces.

Even bring along your

own items.

Learn sanding,

distressing, gold leaf

and much more!

Try if you….

Are interested in

learning these

skills

Want to meet

new people

Want to turn an

old piece of

furniture into

something

beautiful

Turn something old into

something new!

With the help of a group

facilitator, you will learn

practical skills and how

to transform furniture,

giving it a new lease of

life.

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Want to become more

familiar with technology

Have a phone or device you

are unsure how to use

Try it if you…

Increase your knowledge of

handheld devices such as

iPads, mobile phones, MP3

players etc

Bring along your own device

and we will help you get to

grips with technology.

We have guest WIFI which

allows you to access the

internet during the group and

learn more about what your

device can do for you.

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Crochet

Crochet provides

invaluable health

benefits to help

prevent and manage

stress, pain and

depression, which in

turn strengthens the

body’s immune

system.

The action of crocheting actually changes brain

chemistry and decreases stress hormones. It is

useful for those in long term pain management.

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“You can’t use up

creativity, the more

you use, the more

you have”

Maya Angelou

Try it if you…

Would like to learn a new skill

or develop a new hobby

Enjoy expressing your

creativity

Enjoy writing

A trained professional

leads the group and

teaches the group new

skills and writing

techniques with a view to

composing short stories or

poems within the group

using your imagination and

creativity.

Creative Writing

>> Learn a new skill/develop a hobby

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>> It’s informal, it’s relaxed and geared

towards building a group of friends

Learn how to develop

and practice social

skills in a supportive

therapeutic setting.

Want to chat with other people in a

relaxed social setting

Feel socially isolated and want to

meet new friends

Want to listen to music, watch a

movie or play board games

Try it if

you…

The group provides you

with the opportunity to be

with others and get

involved in chat, current

affairs and music!

Share ideas with others,

have a conversation and

fun listening to music and

discussing interesting

topics.

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>> Over 60s group

Meet people your age and have a

chat with a cup of tea and

afternoon treats.

Try if you…

Would like to meet

new people of a

similar age

Want to learn some-

thing new

Would like to

become more active

Activities include:

Arts and Crafts

Reminiscing

Outings

Various talks

Boccia

Music and Movement

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Enjoy learning a new skill in a relaxing way

and see the beauty of working on wood.

Try it if you…

Want to learn a new skill

Would like to try an expressive

form of art

Wish to build confidence with

creative activities

This is led by a trained

professional who will

guide you in the art of

wood burning.

You will use a burner

tool to burn a pattern,

design or drawing into a

board giving a unique

effect.

Wood Burning

>> Get creative with wood

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Art

>> Express yourself

Enjoy creative art

Are interested in using art as a tool to

calm your mind

Try if you…

If you are a beginner or an

experienced artist, this

group will challenge you to

create art in a modern way

focusing on self expression.

Use painting techniques

freely to express yourself

through colour, shape,

brushstrokes and your

imagination.

Taking inspiration from the

work of modern artists, you

will create your own

interpretive piece of art.

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>>Find out how you monitor the portions of

food you eat

Make more sustainable

food choices.

Learn more about food

and its affect on your

health and wellbeing.

Try it if you would like to…

Learn new skills...

How to measure quantities

and portions of food.

How to make more

sustainable food choices –

vegetarian, eat less meat or

fat free/organic products for

example.

Show greater appreciation for

health and quality over

convenience/microwave

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Try it if you

want to

improve…

Energy levels

Brain activity

Anxiety levels

Join our keep fit class which is facilitated by a trained

professional and improve your fitness without having to

join a gym.

This class is a great way to meet new people, socialise

and keep fit!

By keeping physically active, you're making sure that

your joints and body organs are kept in good working

order.

Exercise can also help maintain your weight at a healthy

level and can protect you against catching coughs and

colds.

Self confidence

Better sleep

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Sculpture

>> Create with confidence

Learn how to work with wire and self drying clay to create a figurine

Create face sculptures with self drying clay

Create a sculpture of your choice for internal or external display

Dress your sculpture in an era of your choice using all different types of fabric

Try it if you…

Want to learn a new

skill

Would like to try an

expressive form of art

Build confidence with

creative activities

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Crafts

Learn something new

Explore your creativity

Experiment with new techniques

Try if you want to…

Learn new craft skills...experiment with new

technology…learn from the pros!

Experience opportunities within the field of crafts

using a variety of every day materials.

Take home to enjoy and even try to replicate!

Delivered by a tutor

from The Recovery

College.

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Learn more about mindfulness

Learn techniques you can use in

daily life

Deal with stress, anxiety or anger

with mindfulness techniques.

Try it if you want to…

Mindfulness is about

becoming aware of what is

happening in the present

moment.

Often in life we do things on

autopilot. Mindfulness is

about using techniques to

pay attention to your

thoughts, feelings and the

world around you.

We will be looking at what

mindfulness is, its benefits

and various techniques to

practice mindfulness in daily

life.

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Try it if you…

A chance to get a gentle bit

of exercise and breathe in

some fresh air!

Like the outdoors

Wish to get more active

Enjoy walking

Walking is a great form of exercise. It helps both your

mind and body.

This walking group allows members to get active and

enjoy the outdoors exploring different locations.

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To help build and develop self-esteem to feel

better about yourself. Learn how to find your

value and worth.

Build your self-esteem

Focus on building value and worth

Try if you want to….

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This Positive Wellbeing class will include the impact of

activity on mood, look at how to improve your sleep and

offer practical problem solving strategies. We will also

look at the role of social and community networks on

improving our mood and wellbeing and explore how you

can maintain your progress and cope with any setbacks.

Improve your overall wellbeing

Learn how to face problems

Learn coping skills

Try if you want to….

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>> Relax body and mind

The class is carried out by a trained instructor

Would like to learn something new

Would like to relax

Want to improve your mood and

wellbeing

Try if you…

This group activity helps to :

Improve mobility of joints and increase flexibility

Relax muscular tension and increase muscle tone

Relieve emotional stress

Improve balance

Improve fitness

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Strength

Posture

Balance

Flexibility

Try it if you want to improve…

A trained professional teaches the group different types

of dances and dance routines.

The group provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere for

all to join in and learn some new moves.

It also helps to increase confidence and self esteem.

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If you find yourself overthinking or have racing thoughts

then you can help manage these by learning techniques

to use for your positive wellbeing.

Understand more about anxiety.

Learn techniques to manage your anxiety.

Face issues or situations that cause you

anxiety in a new way.

Try if you want to….

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Try if you want to...

Learn the difference between helpful and unhelpful worrying and gain problem solving skills in this group.

Learn ways to not allow worry to consume your life and thoughts.

Learn ways to manage worry

Stop worrying destroying your

quality of life

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Try it if you…

Want to learn to cook

meals on a budget

Enjoy creative activities

Want to improve how

you cook and what you

eat

Learn about nutrition

Improve knowledge of healthy eating

Learn about food safety

Hands on practical experience of cooking and preparing food

Menu design

After all your hard work, you get to eat your meal!

>> A practical programme on nutrition

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>> Fitness & Health for Body & Mind

If you’re interested in improving your life through gentle

exercise, then this is for you. Using a holistic approach,

you will learn about nutrition and how exercise and

good nutritional food impacts on your mind and can

help your overall wellbeing.

Try it if you want to…

Improve your physical wellbeing

Increase your energy

Have a deeper understanding

of how your body works

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Try if

you ...

Brain training can

help to keep your

brain mentally

healthy as you

age!

Want to challenge yourself

Enjoy puzzles

Like meeting new people

Get your mind working with:

Quizzes

Word puzzles

Sudoku

Logic puzzles

Visual problems

And MANY more!

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Makeup

Nails

Skin Care

Hair

MUCH MORE!

Are interested in

beauty and self care

Would like to increase

self esteem

Want to relax and

enjoy the company of

the group

Try it if you…

This group allows you to

learn treatments to carry

out on yourself.

Learn how to look after

your skin and perfect

beauty regimes for an

improved sense of

wellbeing and self esteem.

Guided by an experienced

volunteer.

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Destress Christmas

The run up to Christmas can cause worry and anxiety. This group will look at practical tips to help you cope with the festive period.

Manage anxiety around the Christmas period

Plan ahead to manage stress

Learn practical skills to cope with Christmas

Try it if you want to…

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Try it if you want to…

Mood Matters

Mood matters looks at what mental health is, mental

illness signs and symptoms and how to look after

your mental health.

Learn more about mental health

Understand more about symptoms of mental illness

Learn skills to manage mood

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>> Confidence and Self Esteem building

“Acting is not

about being

famous it is about

exploring the

human soul.”

Have an interest in acting

and performing

Would like to build on your

confidence and self esteem

Enjoy expressing your

creativity and want to have a

laugh

A skilled volunteer leads

the group in developing

short plays which are

performed for people at

community wellbeing

events.

A fun and informal group

that helps build confidence

and self esteem.

Try it if you…...

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Recovery College

Are a carer, service user or professional

Are interested in recovery topics

Believe in self discovery as a path to wellness

A range of courses designed by the Southern Trust

Recovery and Wellness College.

Courses are short term and provide information and

exploration on recovery focused topics including WRAP

(Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

Open to anyone over 18 years old and living in the

Southern Trust Area.

Full schedule available:

Website: http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net/

livewell/3494.htm

Email: recovery.college@southerntrust.hscni.net

Telephone: 028 3834 7537

Try it if you…...

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Wish to develop assertiveness skills

Want to feel empowered

Are keen to develop effective communication skills

Understanding Advocacy (Level 4) is delivered by people

who have lived experience. Sometimes getting started is

the hardest part and that’s where Understanding

Advocacy comes in.

It can be used for personal development, tackling life

problems and future planning.

There is also the option of progressing to further training to

become a peer advocate for others.

Further information available:

Website: http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net/

livewell/3494.htm

Email: recovery.college@southerntrust.hscni.net.

Telephone: 028 3834 7537

Level 4 Advocacy

Try it if you…