Blue Sky Derby
Courses to help you improve your
mental health and wellbeing
Spring 2015
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Courses
We have a range of courses available specifically designed to support anyone who is
currently experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or mental health difficulties. The aim
of all of the courses is to help you to improve your mental wellbeing and reduce anxiety
and stress.
Courses have been designed by qualified and experienced tutors and mental health
professionals and are delivered in a safe and friendly environment.
Which course to choose?
Before you enrol on a course we will arrange for you to meet with one of our tutors
or peer mentors to discuss which course(s) are best for you
Costs
Course costs will depend upon your individual circumstances but are free for most
people currently experiencing mental health difficulties
What to do next
For more information about the courses, or to arrange an introduction meeting, contact
Derby Adult Learning Service
Learner Helpline 01332 717900
Email: blueskyderby@derbyals.org
NB you cannot attend courses until you have enrolled
via the introductory meeting
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Be Creative Courses
Join a creative course (art, drama or creative writing) to unlock your hidden talents and
find out how being creative can have a positive effect on your wellbeing.
Creative Writing (3 week course)
Come along and fire your imagination with creative writing. Discover how self-expression can result in
an increased sense of wellbeing and satisfaction. Tutor: Mike Wilson assisted by Noam Livne
CTHH N41111 Thursdays 3.30pm – 5pm at the Central Library on 14, 21 and 28 January 2016
CTHH N41112 Thursdays 3.30pm – 5pm at the Central Library on 4, 11 and 25 February 2016
CTHH N41113 Thursdays 3.30pm – 5pm at the Central Library on 3, 10 and 17 March 2016
Drama (Five week course)
Enhance your ability to express yourself physically and take on new parts in this five week course.
Tutor: Alicia Vernon assisted by Noam Livne
CTHH N41108 Thursday 10.00 am to 12.30pm at the Rycote Centre on 14, 21 and 28 January and
4 and
11 February 2016
Art
Explore the therapeutic benefits of Art and discover how to express your inner self and make your mark
on the world Tutor: Jane Livne assisted by Kerry Robinson
Connecting with other cultures through art (Four week course)
CTHH N21394 Tuesdays 1.30pm – 4pm at Whitecross House on 12, 19 and 26 January, and 2
February 2016
Mindfulness Through Art (Four week course)
CTHH N21118 Tuesdays 1.30pm – 4pm at Whitecross House on 9, 16 and 23 February and 1 March 2016
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Be Healthy Courses
Find out how gentle exercise and a healthy lifestyle can have a positive effect on your
wellbeing and help with relaxation and managing stress.
Food and Mood
What we eat, or drink, can affect how we feel. These sessions will help you to explore barriers to good
eating habits and identify ingredients and recipes that can "boost our mood". Tutor: Lynn Trangmar
assisted by Julia Pheasant
Food and Mood (Four week course)
CTHH N51109 Fridays 10am – 12pm at the Rycote Centre on 15, 22 and 29 January and 5 February 2016
Tai Chi and Relaxation (5 week course)
Find out how gentle exercise can improve your balance and have a positive effect on your general wellbeing.
Tutor: Elly Swanson assisted by Noam Livne (evenings) and Richard Wheway (mornings)
CZHH N30985 Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm at Colvile Street on 13, 20 and 27 January and 3
and 10 February 2016
CZHH N31154 Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30pm at WEA on 13, 20 and 27 January and 3 and 10 February
2016
CZHH N31117 Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm at Colvile Street on 24 February and 2, 9, 16 and 23
March 2016
CZHH N31155 Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30pm at WEA on 24 February and 2, 9, 16 and 23 March 2016
Gentle Exercise for Relaxation(Four week course)
Learn how to increase suppleness and flexibility and reduce stress by carrying out
meditation, visualisation and/or breathing techniques. Tutor: Angie Wilson assisted by
Zoe Washington (Jan-Feb) and Pauline Gill (Feb-Mar)
CTHH N41110 Thursdays 1pm – 3pm at Rycote Centre on 21 and 28 January and 4 and 11 February 2016
CTHH N41119 Thursdays 1pm – 3pm at Rycote Centre on 25 February and 3, 10 and 17 March 2016
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Be Well Courses
Designed to give people strategies and techniques to manage their wellbeing
Managing Depression (Three week course)
Discover how to turn your vicious cycle into a virtuous cycle and recover hope.
Tutor: Alicia Vernon assisted by Marc Riley
CTHH N11089 Mondays 12pm – 2.30pm at Coniston Crescent on 18 and 25 January and 1 February 2016
CTHH N11106 Mondays 6pm - 8:30pm at the WEA on 25 January and 1 and 8 February 2016
Strategies for coping with Anxiety & Stress (Three week course)
Learn why the dinosaurs had something to do with stress and how in the modern world we can manage
anxiety. Tutor: Alicia Vernon assisted by Marc Riley (afternoon) and Pauline Gill (evenings)
CTHH N11105 Mondays 12pm – 2.30pm at Coniston Crescent on 15 and 22 and 29 February 2016
CTHH N11093 Mondays 6pm - 8:30pm at the WEA on 22 and 29 February and 7 March 2016
Sleep and Relaxation (Two week course)
Understand why sleep is important and learn some easy techniques to help with difficulties sleeping. Tutor Alicia
Vernon assisted by Marc Riley (afternoon) and Pauline Gill (evenings)
CTHH N11107 Mondays 12pm – 2.30pm at Coniston Crescent on 7 and 21 March 2016
CTHH N11094 Mondays 5:30pm – 8pm at the WEA on 14 and 21 March 2016
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Recovery Coaching Modules
Tutors: mornings Lorinda Liversidge assisted by Mirveta Redzic,
afternoons Kat Frakes assisted by Richard Wheway
evenings Claire Shortland, Mat Rawsthorne
1. Working with Strengths (Two week course)
Identify and value your own and others strengths as renewable energy for change.
CTHH N51137 Fridays 1:30pm – 4pm at The Council House on 15 and 22 January 2016
CTHH N51143 Fridays 9:30am – 12pm at Oakwood Children’s Centre on 29 January and 5 February 2016
CTHH N51095 Fridays 5:30pm – 8pm at The Council House on 12 and 26 February 2016
2. Resilience (Two week course)
“Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First”. Practical ways to avoid burnout, and tools for dealing with
difficult decisions, building willpower and mental toughness.
CTHH N51138 Fridays 1:30pm – 4pm at The Council House on 29 January and 5 February 2016
CTHH N51144 Fridays 9:30am – 12pm at Oakwood Children’s Centre on 12 and 26 February 2016
CTHH N51096 Fridays 5:30m – 8pm at The Council House on 4 and 11 March 2016
3. Motivation (Two week course)
Beating ‘stuckness’, getting started and keeping going
CTHH N51097 Fridays 5:30m – 8pm at The Council House on 15 and 22 January 2016
CTHH N51139 Fridays 1:30pm – 4pm at The Council House on 12 and 26 February 2016
CTHH N51145 Fridays 9:30am – 12pm at Oakwood Children’s Centre on 4 and 11 March 2016
4. Teamwork / Relationships (Two week course)
Make a connection, build trust, repair relationships and learn to listen. Become the ‘most valuable
player’ on your ‘team’.
CTHH N51098 Fridays 5:30pm – 8pm at The Council House on 29 January and 5 February 2016
CTHH N51140 Fridays 1:30pm – 4pm at The Council House on 4 and 11 March 2016
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Peer Support (TBC)
Understanding co development and the role of peer support. Active listening. Dealing with difficult
people in group situations. Dealing with other people’s distress safely.
This course is designed to give you proven skills to help you move forward. If you are interested in
gaining confidence in using any of the skills you learn to help other people, we are looking for peer
mentors to help co-deliver sessions and support learners to get the most out of them.
Course Venues
Council House, Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS
Colvile Street Community Room, Colvile Street (off Ashbourne Road)/ Shaw Green, Derby DE22 3HF
Coniston Crescent Community Room, off Stratford Road, Breadsall DE21 4DL
Oakwood Children's Centre, Springwood Drive, Derby DE21 2RQ
Rycote Centre, Parker Street, Derby DE1 3HF
Whitecross House Community Room, Leyland Gardens, Derby DE1 3PL
Workers' Educational Association (WEA), The Mill, Lodge Lane, Derby DE1 3HB
For more information about the courses, or to arrange an introduction meeting, contact
Derby Adult Learning Service Learner Helpline 01332 717900
Or e-mail: blueskyderby@derbyals.org
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