Courses at Recovery College East – Summer 2015
Taking Control
002 - 008
All participants need to attend day one (if possible) and can choose to attend all or
some of the other days. This course looks at how we can overcome mental health
challenges and move forward more powerfully in our lives. By realising our own
strengths, gaining knowledge and sharing skills we can begin to restore control and
balance. At times it can feel easier to allow others to make decisions for us. This
course explores how taking control can empower us to achieve our goals and
develop a stronger sense of self. There will be lots of opportunities to put knowledge
and skills into practice in a supportive environment.
Week 1 - Introductions and overview of the course
002
We will explore what “taking control” means to us and start to think about how we
can achieve more control in our lives.
CAM
Wed 03 Jun
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Week 2 - What is meant by wellbeing/recovery tools and how might
they help me take charge?
003
There will be opportunities to look at several recovery tools with time to start work on
one.
CAM
Wed 10 Jun
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Week 3 - Expressing myself more confidently
004
We will explore how to say things in such a way that we are more likely to be heard.
CAM
Wed 17 Jun
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Week 4 - Having high expectations of myself and others, including
mental health services
005
We will also look at how to recognise and challenge stigma.
CAM
Wed 24 Jun
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Week 5 - How to achieve genuine shared decision making with
mental health professionals
006
This will include an interactive discussion with a psychiatrist/clinician.
CAM
Wed 01 Jul
Recovery College East
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1
Summer 2015
Week 6 - Understanding my rights: managing conflict and understanding
the role of advocacy
007
We will look at different approaches to managing conflict and find out which we tend
to favour. There will be a chance to meet and talk with a mental health advocate.
CAM
Wed 08 Jul
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Week 7 - Interrupting negative self-talk and becoming my own best friend
008
We will review achievements on the course and spend some time thinking about our
next steps.
CAM
Wed 15 Jul
10am-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Journaling and Scrapbooking
013
Journaling can be a first step to exploring our unique creativity. It can be an
opportunity for self-exploration and development and is often useful in our recovery
journey. There are many different types of journals and this course will provide an
opportunity to look at different starting points and ideas. The fun thing about
journaling is that it can include writing, doodling, drawings, collections of meaningful
images and photos, lists, brainstorming and much more to uniquely reflect your own
style and voice.
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
Mon 15 Jun
Mon 22 Jun
Mon 29 Jun
Mon 06 Jul
11am-1pm
11am-1pm
11am-1pm
11am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
1 of 4
2 of 4
3 of 4
4 of 4
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
Fri 03 Jul
Fri 10 Jul
Fri 17 Jul
Fri 24 Jul
2pm-4pm
2pm-4pm
2pm-4pm
2pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
1 of 4
2 of 4
3 of 4
4 of 4
Spirituality, Recovery and Wellness
014
This course is an opportunity to develop our individual perspective on what gives us
meaning and purpose in our life. It also provides a chance to explore spirituality in a
context of recovery and wellbeing. Through exploring different types of spirituality we
can enhance the recovery journey and our own sense of wellbeing. The course
covers our sense of meaning, purpose (spirituality) and its connection to life,
mindfulness and creativity.
CAM
CAM
CAM
Mon 29 Jun
Mon 13 Jul
Mon 20 Jul
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
PBR
PBR
PBR
Fri 26 Jun
Fri 10 Jul
Fri 17 Jul
1.30-4.30pm Cavell Centre
1.30-4.30pm Cavell Centre
1.30-4.30pm Cavell Centre
Recovery College East
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
2
1 of 3
2 of 3
3 of 3
1 of 3
2 of 3
3 of 3
Summer 2015
Breathing Space: An introduction to and an opportunity to practice
mindfulness
015
Life can be challenging when we are facing our own personal struggles: we might
experience our minds being filled with worrying thoughts and self-criticism. There
are times when we might try to tackle these thoughts, but this can leave us feeling
unhappy or perhaps anxious. Mindfulness gives you the chance to see things
differently. Becoming mindful allows you the space to really be in the present
moment. This workshop also provides you with the opportunity to think about
mindfulness as a wellness tool in your recovery journey.
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
Fri 19 Jun
Fri 26 Jun
Fri 03 Jul
Fri 10 Jul
1pm-2pm
1pm-2pm
1pm-2pm
1pm-2pm
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
PBR
Fri 12 Jun
1.30-3.30pm Peterborough RCE
1 of 4
2 of 4
3 of 4
4 of 4
1 of 1
Anxiety and Panic Course
030
Does anxiety and panic occur in your life? Would you like to find new ways of
understanding and coping with this? This course explores some helpful ways in
which we can deal with our anxieties and panic attacks, through a wide range of
tools such as medication, complementary therapies, talking treatments, CBT etc.
PBR
PBR
PBR
Tue 16 Jun
Tue 23 Jun
Tue 07 Jul
1.30-4pm
1.30-4pm
1.30-4pm
Cavell Centre
Cavell Centre
Cavell Centre
1 of 3
2 of 3
3 of 3
Have your say… Hearing Voices
032
A workshop focusing on creating new resources for people who experience hearing
voices.
CAM
Tue 16 Jun
10-11.30am
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Tue 23 Jun
10-11.30pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
An Introduction to Medication
043
This course provides an opportunity to discuss beliefs and ideas of how medicines
work and to explore the practical barriers which can impact on taking medicine
effectively. Also included in this course will be advice on where to find accurate and
up to date information on medication.
CAM
Tue 16 Jun
2-3.30pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Wed 24 Jun
2-3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
3
Summer 2015
Thinking about changing / coming off medication
044
This course will give students the opportunity to consider the advantages and
disadvantages of changing/stopping medication as well as looking at the reasons
behind any choices made.
Students will also have the opportunity to find out more about some of the side
effects and challenges people may experience when they either change or stop
taking medication.
CAM
Tue 07 Jul
1-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Wed 22 Jul
1-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
My Learning Plan Workshop
055
All students will be expected to attend a ‘My Learning Plan’ workshop (Stage 1 for
new students and Stage 2 for returning students). Completing a learning plan will
help you identify your learning goals based on your hopes and ambitions. It will help
you choose courses that best support you to reach those goals and it will help you to
monitor your progress.
CAM
Mon 06 Jul
1-3pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Wed 08 Jul
2-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Interview Panel Training
062
It’s always important to have representation by people who have received services
and/or carers when interviewing mental health staff. Register on this course to
receive training in recruitment and selection and to gain important skills in
interviewing techniques so your expertise can then be called upon for future staff
recruitment.
PBR
Wed 15 Jul
10am-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Wonderful World, Beautiful People
064
This workshop will focus on the things we consider to be ‘normal’ and ‘different’ and
will explore these terms in a cultural context. For example: how health and illness are
understood and treated in the UK compared with other parts of the world.
CAM
Tue 16 Jun
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Fri 17 Jul
10am-1pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
4
Summer 2015
All about me: Developing creative wellness tools
066
This project is about finding fun and creative ways to create a visual representation
of what you want your life to be - a focal point to direct positive thoughts and good
intentions for your life. This workshop will look at different ideas for creative wellness
tools and there will be an opportunity to create one.
CAM
Wed 10 Jun
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Fri 12 Jun
10am-1pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Have you ever wanted to facilitate your own group?
(Delivered by the SUN Network)
077
This half day workshop will focus on skills needed to effectively facilitate a group –
whether in a work setting or if you are thinking about setting up your own peer
support group. Topics include: facilitation styles, what happens when facilitation
goes wrong, understanding group dynamics and developing a facilitation tool kit.
CAM
Mon 15 Jun
10am-2pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Mon 22 Jun
10am-2pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Student Meeting - Have your voice heard
079
An opportunity for all students to:
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offer feedback about RCE
share and celebrate your recovery stories
suggest other courses you would like us to co-produce
suggest other opportunities you would like through the college
CAM
Thu 11 Jun
10am-12noon Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Wed 17 Jun
10am-12noon Peterborough RCE 1 of 1
Course Co-production Day
080
An opportunity for students and staff and other interested parties to come together to
develop new recovery focused courses for the college.
PBR
Mon 13 Jul
10am-3pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Mon 20 Jul
10am-3pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
5
Summer 2015
De-cluttering – For a Calmer Home
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081
Areas in your home filled with clutter?
Rooms that don't function as they should?
Drawers overflowing with random objects?
Paperwork in piles?
Don't know where to start?
Come along to our workshop to gather and share ideas on hoarding issues and
de-cluttering tips.
CAM
CAM
Mon 08 Jun
Fri 17 Jul
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
1 of 1
PBR
Mon 15 Jun
1pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Invitation to High Tea with Daisy Change WI
084
Are you 18 years and over and fancy joining the country’s largest women only
voluntary organisation that is celebrating its 100th year? How about being a part of
the country’s pioneering WI to meet on the grounds of a hospital that delivers mental
health services with a membership composed of empowered service users and
women from all over the community? Daisy Change WI welcomes you along to an
afternoon of homemade scones, jam and members sharing their stories of how
joining the WI has been an essential step in their recovery. We’ll bring along our
2015 Programme too, which includes a wide range of inspiring activities ranging from
talks on animals, practical bike maintenance, camping tips 101, crafting a plenty and
loads more.
CAM
Fri 24 Jul
2pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Overview of Recovery College East
086
This workshop is to support CPFT staff to find out more about Recovery College
East. It will give you an opportunity to find out more about: what we do; the courses
on offer; supporting new students to register; opportunities for tutoring and thinking
about co-production.
CAM
Thu 04 Jun
11am-12.30pm Cambridge RCE
PBR
Fri 05 Jun
10am-11.30am Peterborough RCE 1 of 1
Recovery College East
6
1 of 1
Summer 2015
Recovery Reflection
087
An opportunity for staff to join us at the college to:
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offer feedback about RCE
share and celebrate your recovery-focused practice
suggest other courses you would like us to co-produce
offer support from you or your team
talk about any challenges you are finding in signposting people to the college
PBR
Wed 08 Jul
10am-12noon Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Fri 10 Jul
10am-12noon Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
STOP Suicide Workshop
088
The STOP Suicide workshop is an introductory course that seeks to challenge the
myths/taboo around suicide and empower participants to recognise the suicide
warning signs, ask directly about suicide if they are worried about someone and help
an individual at risk to stay safe. The workshop is practical and interactive and is
designed for anyone who would like the opportunity to be able to talk openly about
the subject of suicide in a safe, supportive environment.
The STOP Suicide workshop has been developed as part of the STOP Suicide
project which is being delivered across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by Mind in
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & Fenland Mind and Lifecraft, supported by local
Public Health and NHS teams. For more information please see
www.stopsuicidepledge.org
PBR
Mon 06 Jul
1pm-5pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
A Special Scar – surviving bereavement through suicide
(This workshop will be led by a Clinical Psychologist from CPFT)
089
This workshop will consider the impact of bereavement through suicide for family
members and those close to the person. The grief of a suicide takes a different form
than other types of death. What happens to those of us left behind? When our
society often views suicide with fear and disapproval it can be difficult for us to come
to terms with our loss and seek help and support.
PBR
Wed 01 Jul
1pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Wed 15 Jul
1pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Culture, Religion, Spirituality and Health through the Ages
090
The course helps people to think about what health has meant for different cultures
across time and shares some ideas for discussion around the role of religion,
spirituality and health as a holistic concept.
CAM
Tue 23 Jun
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Fri 24 Jul
10pm-1pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
7
Summer 2015
Introduction to the SUN Network
091
This 2 hour information session will introduce the SUN Network and their role in
giving adults who use mental health services, and drug and alcohol services in
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, a voice. It will also focus on what service user
engagement means and provide some innovative examples.
PBR
Mon 29 Jun
10am-12noon Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Mon 06 Jul
10am-12noon Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Train the Trainer (co-facilitated with the SUN Network)
TTT
This course is for students who may progress onto tutoring with the Recovery
College (please note: you have to have attended courses previously at the college to
attend this course).
CAM
Thu 14 May
9am-5pm
Cambridge RCE
2 of 2
So you think you can’t…
101 - 107
This is a series of workshops that provide an opportunity to try something different.
The workshops can help us see that, with a little encouragement, we can achieve
many things that we previously thought impossible.
So you think you can’t… decorate cakes and biscuits?
101
This will be a “hands on” workshop so bring your aprons! We will consider what
makes us think we can not do certain things and then very practically challenge our
beliefs by making icings, designing and decorating cakes and biscuits to admire,
show off, give as gifts, eat and enjoy!
PBR
Wed 10 Jun
1pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Thu 18 Jun
1pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
So you think you can’t… make greeting cards
102
Bring out your creative side and come and make some greeting cards with Jen and
Kathy. All the necessary materials supplied - just bring your ideas as to what type of
cards you would like to make. Informal and fun.
CAM Fri 10 Jul
Recovery College East
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
8
1 of 1
Summer 2015
So you think you can’t… make music
103
This workshop will provide an opportunity to be creative through the medium of
music, to have the time to think about music and sound that is meaningful for you
and adds quality and richness to your everyday life. This may be music that you
enjoy listening to or music that you play or would like to play. There will be a variety
of musical instruments and CDs available on the day, and you may bring along
music that has meaning to you, music that you have used as a wellness tool in your
recovery. There will be an opportunity to sing and play the instruments in the
session, individually or with others.
A range of resources for you to follow up your music and/or singing should you be
inspired to by the workshop, will be provided on the day, these resources will be
provided to help you to locate arts and crafts in the community, Recovery College
and within Arts Therapies at CPFT.
CAM Tue 14 Jul
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
So you think you can’t… be arty
104
This workshop will explore a diverse range of art and craft materials with an
opportunity to find your own unique creativity. The workshop will also provide a
space which does not rely on an expectation of creative skill.
Warm up creative exercises at the commencement of the workshop will be given to
help unlock your creative potential. Art and craft materials available will range from
standard art materials such as paint, pencil and pastels to textures and papers and
textiles and wools for collage and weaving and clay for sculptures.
The workshop will be themed around recovery principles focusing on identifying and
expressing your strengths, hopes and aspirations through the use of art and craft
materials.
A range of resources for you to follow up your creativity should you be inspired to by
the workshop will be provided on the day, these resources will be provided to help
you to locate arts and crafts in the community, Recovery College, Arts Therapies and
Daisy Change WI.
Art and craft creations may be taken with you and with your permission may be
photographed as a group Creative Vision at the end of the day, which may be
displayed within CPFT to uplift, inspire and promote recovery creatively for other
people.
PBR
Wed 24 Jun
10am-1pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Thu 25 Jun
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
9
Summer 2015
So you think you can’t… make something useful out of a newspaper
105
Come and find out how to make some useful objects from old newspapers and
magazines. Maybe you would like a pot for all your pens and pencils? Or how about
a small bowl for putting your keys and change into when you get home? Or, bring in
some ideas of your own… !
CAM
Fri 24 Jul
10am-1pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
So you think you can’t… be creative
106
Do you sometimes think or say “I don’t have a creative bone in my body”? Come to
this workshop to question that belief about yourself. This workshop aims to identify,
celebrate and build upon the creativity we all have and the numerous different ways
we uniquely express it. No artistic skills required!
The workshop offers you the chance to participate in a range of art and craft based
exercises. It will be a fun workshop and we hope you will discover you are more
creative than you think.
PBR
Fri 05 Jun
1pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
PBR
Fri 19 Jun
1pm-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
Rhythm of Life (Music, Rhythm & Sound)
121
This three week course explores how we all experience music, rhythm and sound in
a totally unique way. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss a whole
range of sounds from the environment as well as our own musical preferences. The
course will also look at how we can use music, rhythm and sound as a wellness tool.
CAM
CAM
CAM
Thu 02 Jul
Thu 09 Jul
Thu 16 Jul
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
1pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
Cambridge RCE
1 of 3
2 of 3
3 of 3
Finding Fun and Seeking Pleasure - Achieving a Positive Outlook
(This workshop is run by Small Nose Productions)
122
This workshop focuses on finding ways to enjoy ourselves using light exercise,
creative ideas and acting. This workshop includes music, masks and other creative
resources. There would also be an opportunity for students to share their stories.
At the end of the first workshop students will have the option to be involved in further
sessions to develop the creation of a short film/audio entitled “Experiences with
The Black Dog”.
A second workshop (date to be confirmed) will be arranged to carry out the task of
producing a short film/audio for The Black Dog production.
PBR
Fri 26 Jun
10am-4pm
Peterborough RCE
1 of 1
CAM
Fri 03 Jul
1pm-4pm
Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
Recovery College East
10
Summer 2015
Making Inclusion Meaningful
123
What do we mean by Social Inclusion? What does this mean to you personally? This
workshop will introduce some tools to support you to think about social inclusion
when setting your recovery goals.
CAM
Thu 09 Jul
1.30pm-4pm Cambridge RCE
1 of 1
So you want to move on?
130
This is an exciting new course run in conjunction with the City College in
Peterborough. It offers students the opportunity to create a wellness box to support
their recovery journey. The course will include elements of working out what will
help you move on. This will include looking at what motivates us, how we can
overcome barriers and challenges to get to where we want to be and an opportunity
to explore different activities with a view to feeling more socially included in the
world. There will also be the opportunity for students to try different activities at the
city college, to see how helpful/important they may be to your wellness. This course
will be held at both the Recovery College and at City College Peterborough.
Students will also get the opportunity to connect with a peer support worker to help
navigate their way through the next steps in the journey.
Cohort 1
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
Tue 02 Jun
Tue 16 Jun
Tue 30 Jun
Tue 14 Jul
Wed 29 Jul
Mon 03 Aug
10am-12.30pm
10am-12.30pm
10am-12.30pm
10am-12.30pm
(TBC)
11am-3pm
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
City College, PBR
City College, PBR
1 of 6
2 of 6
3 of 6
4 of 6
5 of 6
6 of 6
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
(TBC)
11am-3pm
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
City College, PBR
City College, PBR
1 of 6
2 of 6
3 of 6
4 of 6
5 of 6
6 of 6
10am-12.20pm
10am-12.30pm
10am-12.30pm
10am-12.30p
(TBC)
11am-3pm
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
City College, PBR
City College, PBR
1 of 6
2 of 6
3 of 6
4 of 6
5 of 6
6 of 6
Cohort 2
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
Tue 02 Jun
Tue 16 Jun
Tue 30 Jun
Tue 14 Jul
Wed 29 Jul
Mon 03 Aug
Cohort 3
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
Tue 09 Jun
Tue 23 Jun
Tue 07 Jul
Tue 21 Jul
Wed 29 Jul
Wed 05 Aug
Recovery College East
11
Summer 2015
Cohort 4
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
PBR
Tue 09 Jun
Tue 23 Jun
Tue 07 Jul
Tue 21 Jul
Wed 29 Jul
Wed 05 Aug
Recovery College East
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
1.30pm-4pm
(TBC)
11am-3pm
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
Peterborough RCE
City College, PBR
City College, PBR
12
1 of 6
2 of 6
3 of 6
4 of 6
5 of 6
6 of 6
Summer 2015