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Welcome & Mission Statement Page 1 Commitment to You & H0w to Access the College Page2 Student Charter Page 3 Student Journey Page 4 Message from Service Delivery Board Page 5 Where Do I Go? – List of Addresses Index of Addresses Page 6 Contact Details Page 6 Getting Started Being SMART (Goal Setting) Page 7 Exploring Daily Activity for Recovery Page 8 Breaking the Cycle Page 9 Sleep Awareness for Recovery Page 10 Under Pressure? Page 11 Your Wellness Plan Page 12 Gaining Knowledge & Skills Anxiety Management Page 13 Assertiveness Page 14 Building Resilience Page 15 Building Self- Esteem for Recovery Page 16 Introduction to Mindfulness Page 17 Understanding Depression Page 18 Building on your Knowledge Avoidance: Short Term Gain; Long-Term Pain Page 19 ‘Being Me Again’- Life after Brain Injury Page 20 Recovery through the Lens Page 21 Spirituality for Recovery Page 22 Talking to your Children about Mental Health Page 23 Understanding Self-Harm Page 24

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Preparing for Next Steps Coaching for Recovery Page 25 Health, Work & Well-Being Page 26 Train the Trainer Page 27 Courses To Look Out For Alcohol Awareness Page 28 Body Image & the Media Page 28 Interested in Volunteering Page 29 Introduction to Bi-Polar Page 29 Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Page 30 Overcoming Perfectionism Page 30 Peer Advocacy Page 31 Positive Steps Page 31 Self Advocacy Page 32 Stepping to Recovery Page 32 Understanding Emotional Eating Page 33 Understanding Mental Health & Substance Misuse Page 33 Your Journey through Mental Health Services (Core Care Pathway) Page 34 Recovery College Student Ali’s Journey Page 34 What’s been Happening in Mental Health Stress Control Classes Page 35 Take 5: Five ways to Wellbeing Page 36 Wrap Courses Page 37 What’s been Happening Page 38 What’s to Come Page 38

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1 | P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

We define Recovery as

“a way of living a

satisfying, hopeful and contributing life

even within the limitations caused by

illness."

A deeply personal, unique process of

changing one’s attitudes, values,

feelings, goals, skills and roles.

Recovery involves the

development of new meaning and purpose

in one’s life as one grows beyond the

catastrophic effects of mental illness”

(Anthony, 1993).

Defining Recovery

SET RECOVERY COLLEGE

WELCOME

Welcome to the latest version of the SET Recovery College prospectus. At the Recovery College our aim is to develop an educational centre of excellence for promoting Recovery. Our vision is to communicate that mental health recovery can be a reality for all. We strive to develop a College that is free from stigma, is strengths-based and always seeks to realise the person, not the illness.

WHAT IS A RECOVERY COLLEGE? The SET Recovery College offers educational courses about mental health and recovery which are designed to increase your knowledge and skills and promote self-management. Each course is co-produced and co-facilitated by Recovery College Tutors. At least one tutor will have lived experience of mental health recovery and the other will have learned experience of the subject area. Both tutors have a special interest in mental health recovery. The Recovery College promotes three themes: hope, opportunity and control.

We hope that you find our courses helpful and enjoyable.

Hope Control Opportunity

We Hope that life can be meaningful and fulfilling

Our workshops and courses

encourage you to take Control of

your life whether you are at work, suffer from life-limiting illnesses or find it difficult to make healthy decisions as a result of mental health difficulties

Opportunity to have a better

understanding of mental health issues, to explore the factors and resources that are important for recovery and to find ways to implement these strategies to support and strengthen recovery


OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

*The Recovery College is available to service users, SET staff, families, friends and anyone who is interested in learning more about their Mental Health and Recovery.

*Please Note: If courses are in high demand, priority will be given to students who live within the SET area.

Booking is Essential

In the event that you are unable to attend a course or workshop for which you have enrolled please contact the main office to let us know as soon as possible.

At all times we will respect you as an individual and your rights to be given equal opportunity to succeed. The College is committed to providing accessible services to all.

ImROC- Implementing Recovery

Through Organisational Change

The Recovery College has campuses throughout the South Eastern Trust as shown in the map. For more information about what courses are running in your area please contact the main office for the Recovery College via the methods on page 6.

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STUDENT CHARTER

You can expect the College to: - promote an active learning community in which you will have the opportunity to

develop as an independent learner - treat students equally and respectfully regardless of gender, religion, community

background, nationality, race/ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or age

- maintain a professional & caring environment - provide timely and accurate information about arrangements for your enrolment,

registration and induction - safeguard all the personal information you provide, in compliance with the

requirements of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act - provide appropriate learning opportunities, resources and support to assist you in your

studies - provide positions for student representatives on relevant College committees, boards,

working groups, forums and reviews - receive appropriate guidance through contact with College representatives, advice

from an individual learning adviser, and sign-posting to relevant learning support facilities including; welfare and disability support

- provide opportunities for you and your student representatives to give feedback to the College on your experience as a student, including participation in appropriate quality assurance and enhancement procedures

In return we ask you to: - treat fellow students, College members and visitors equally and respectfully regardless

of gender, religion, community background, nationality, race/ethnic origin, disability, marital status, care of dependents, sexual orientation or age

- inform the College if you cannot attend a course or workshop that you are scheduled

to attend by contacting the College admin team by phone: 028 90413872 ext. 89872

or email: [email protected]

- respect College property, grounds and facilities so they may be equally available to others

- give your views honestly and constructively on your educational and College experience

- provide a smoke free environment for students to learn. Students are respectfully asked not to smoke on trust premises

Important Information There are occasions when some courses may be moved or cancelled. Please ensure that you have provided us with your current contact information so that we can notify you in the event of a course amendment or cancellation.


STUDENT JOURNEY

SET Recovery College has a wide range of learning opportunities available and has developed a student journey that will support you during your time at the Recovery College. From your initial enrolment through to your graduation- the Recovery College is here to support you through your student Journey.


MESSAGE FROM THE RECOVERY COLLEGE SERVICE DELIVERY BOARD

The Service Delivery Board is strategically responsible for the ongoing development of the College, monitoring quality and advises on how resources should be prioritised within the College. The board consists of an equal number of professionals, peers and partner organisations. We see the vision of the Recovery College as being built on the values of hope, control and opportunity and believe that we can achieve this through co-production. Co-production involves the recognition of the equal importance of learned experience and lived experience. For us, the aim of the Recovery College is to reflect recovery principles in all aspects of its culture and operation. This means working and learning together in an inclusive and respectful environment. We see learning in the Recovery College as being both strengths-based and values-led. We hope to offer all our students and tutors a supportive and personalised journey through the Recovery College. We hope that the Recovery College will support students and tutors to realise and achieve their goals and ambitions.


“Where Do I Go?”-Index of Addresses

Bangor Downpatrick / Lisburn

Newtownards Newtownards/ Ards Peninsula

Bayview Resource Centre 11-13 Ballyholme Road Bangor BT20 5JH

Downshire Hospital Ardglass Road, Downpatrick

BT30 6RA

Action Mental Health 27 Jubilee Road Newtownards BT23 4YH

Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre 18A Crawfordsburn Road Newtownards BT23 4EA

YMCA 10-12 High Street Bangor BT20 5AY

Hope House Inspire Well-being for All 25 Glasvey Drive

Dunmurry, Belfast

BT17 0DB

Lough House/ Main Building Ards Community Hospital Newtownards

BT23 4AS

Maxwell Court, Main Street Kircubbin Newtownards BT22 2SR

Contact Details For more information or to book onto a course, please contact the Recovery College administration team:

Phone Email Address

Phone: 028 90413872

Ext. 89872

[email protected]

Recovery College Main Office

Home 3, Ulster Hospital Dundonald Upper Newtownards Road,

BT16 1RH

mailto:[email protected]


Being SMART- Goal-Setting Course Overview Goal-setting can be a very important factor associated with Recovery. One of the reasons for this is that setting clear, achievable and realistic goals can be both motivating and can help us move forward in our Recovery. This course aims to explore goal-setting as a positive strategy for recovery. The course also aims to encourage you to consider what goals you would like to achieve and how you can begin to plan your next steps. Aims and Learning Objectives:

This course aims to explore goal-setting as a positive strategy for recovery

The course also aims to encourage you to consider what goals you would like to achieve and how you can begin to plan your next steps

To learn more about the SMART model of Goal Setting

One Week Course

Date Time Location*

Wednesday 24 May 10.00am-12noon Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick

*Please refer to the index of addresses on page 6 for full details of each location

“ I really enjoyed this course and think it has helped me on the road to Recovery. I will not be so hard on myself from now on and do things at a more manageable pace”


Breaking the Cycle Course Overview This course aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the link between thinking styles, mood, actions and your physical body. If we think negative thoughts this affects how we feel, how we behave and potentially our physical body. Once in this negative cycle we may find it difficult to break out of it. The course aims to explore recovery strategies that can be helpful for breaking the negative cycle.

Aims and Learning Objectives:

For students to gain an understanding of how our thinking affects our emotions, physical sensations and our actions or behaviours

To be more aware of the things we say to ourselves on a daily basis and explore mental exercises that we can do daily to create a more positive thinking style

To explore behaviours that will increase mood

To bring more awareness to more helpful techniques students can use to break the vicious cycle

Two Week Course

Date Time Location*

Tuesday 13 June Tuesday 20 June

10.00am-12noon Hope House Lisburn


“This course was exactly what I needed right now. Small steps is what leads to a big change. I am going to try really hard to be easier on myself and celebrate the small achievements in every day.”


Exploring Daily Activity for Recovery Course Overview This course aims to explore the relationship between daily activities and how they can impact wellness. For example, being involved in activities that give us a sense of achievement and pleasure can significantly enhance our well-being and can further help us feel connected to our communities and social circles. Therefore, the aim of this course is to help you improve your health and well-being by making positive changes to your activity levels. Aims and Learning Objectives:

For students to gain an understanding of how our general activity levels can affect our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations

To reflect on activities that can offer you a sense of achievement, pleasure and meaning to your day

To further reflect on activities that can help you feel connected to others and that help you feel valued

To consider what changes you can make to your daily activity that can enhance your overall sense of well-being

One Week Course


Date Time Location*

Monday 22 May 10.00am-12noon Bayview Conference Room Bangor

“I found this course so refreshing as it explored all the different types of activity and not the idea I had which was just exercise. I am going to give myself more credit for how active I really am and feel hopeful that I can get back to some activities I want to go back to.”


Sleep Awareness for Recovery Course Overview Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of mental health recovery. This 2-hour course over 2 weeks will explore the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, some of the issues that can prevent us from getting a good night’s sleep and will introduce strategies that can be used to promote a good night’s sleep. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To provide students with an understanding of why sleep is important for recovery

To identify some of the challenges that can prevent us from getting a good night’s sleep

To introduce helpful strategies that can be used to support a good night’s sleep

Two Week Course

Date Time Location*

Tuesday 2 May Tuesday 9 May

1.30pm-3.30pm

Hope House Lisburn


“I am amazed at the amount of different sleep patterns there are and how sleep is individual to each person. It just goes to show that you should try and go with the flow and stop stressing if you can’t sleep as it only makes it worse, really insightful course”.


Under Pressure? Course Overview Pressure and stress is something that is part of normal life, in that it is experienced by everyone from time-to-time. It can appear in many different forms and can affect our well-being when it becomes so frequent or so severe that it starts to impact on our quality of life. This course aims to identify stress and life’s pressures. It will explore positive recovery strategies that can help you feel more in control of life’s stresses. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To explore symptoms of stress and pressure

To identify common triggers associated with feeling stressed and pressurised

To explore strategies that can help you manage and feel more in control of stress

To complete a stress management plan

Two Week Course

Date Time Location*


1.30pm.3.30pm Hope House


“I feel hopeful for the future and that I have taken back a bit of control in my life. I can make the changes I want instead of just reacting to life.”


Your Wellness Plan Course Overview This workshop is inspired by Mary Ellen Copeland’s Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): an evidence-based system used worldwide by people to manage their mental health. The aims of this workshop are to encourage students to reflect on their own experiences of their mental health and plan, in advance, strategies that can promote wellness and resilience in daily activities. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To support students in developing their own Wellness Plan

To support students in taking ownership of practical steps to help address triggers and early warning signs

Two Week Course

Date Time Location*

Thursday 25 May Thursday 1 June

10.00am-12noon Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick


“I really enjoyed this course as I learned how to keep stress under control by learning what triggers things off. Learning how to manage things well and how to keep well by doing things I enjoy and talking to people who care.”


Anxiety Management

Course Overview Everybody experiences general feelings of nervousness or a sense of being worried about something. In fact, a study has shown that almost 2 in every 5 people worry at least once every day. For some people though, worrying and feeling anxious is chronic and can seem to take over. The aim of this course is to provide you with some general education about anxiety, to describe the types of symptoms common to anxiety, and to discuss what can cause anxiety. The course will also explore recovery strategies that can help you deal with worry and manage set-backs using a positive and helpful approach. The course will emphasise the importance of consistent and continuous practice of recovery strategies for managing anxiety. Aims and Objectives

• To provide students with some general education about anxiety using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach

• To explore the symptoms and some of the causes of anxiety • To explore recovery strategies that can help you deal with worry • To explore recovery strategies that can help you manage set-backs • To help students understand the importance of consistent and continuous practice of

recovery strategies for managing anxiety • To reflect on the learning from the course and actively consider how you can apply this

learning for the future

Four Week Course Date Time Location*

Tuesday 2 May Tuesday 9 May Tuesday 16 May Tuesday 23 May

10.00am-12.00pm Action Mental Health Newtownards

Tuesday 30 May

Tuesday 6 June

Tuesday 13 June

Tuesday 20 June

10.00am-12.00pm Kyle Room Bayview Centre Bangor


Gaining Knowledge & Skills


Assertiveness Skills for Recovery Course Overview Assertiveness is a communication style. It is being able to express your feelings, thoughts, beliefs and opinions in an open manner that doesn’t violate the rights of others. Building assertive skills improves self-esteem and quality of life. Assertive behaviour is a life skill which assists us in being able to say no when it is necessary to do so, to deal with criticism, and to stand up for ourselves and our rights. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To provide information on assertiveness including rights, reasons and consequences of

passive behaviour and the contrast between aggression and non-assertion

To increase awareness of behaviour

To develop the ability to use assertive techniques by providing information and the

opportunity to practice

Four Week Course

Date Time Location*


Tuesday 30 May

Tuesday 6 June

10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn


“Allow yourself to be at the beginning. My new favourite quote. I had little knowledge of assertiveness at the start but as I started to assert myself throughout the 4 weeks I started to recognise how it has improved my relationships, my mood, and my confidence. I feel I have really benefited from this course. Thank you!”


Building Resilience for Recovery Course Overview Resilience describes our capacity to recover from difficult situations. Everyone can benefit from exploring strategies that can enhance our ability to cope with stressful situations and mental ill-health. This course will explore different ways that we can boost our ability to cope with difficult life events. This course is for anyone who is interested in exploring strategies to support recovery and wellness. Aims and Learning Objectives:

This course aims to teach students skills and strategies that can help them overcome stressful situations

This course will explore aspects associated with motivation and will support students to feel inspired about achieving their goals

Three Week Course

Date Time Location*

Monday 12 June Monday 19 June Monday 26 June

10.00am-1.00pm Hope House Lisburn


“The tutors on this course made learning fun and relatable through examples and exercises. I feel calmer about the stresses in my life and can already see the small positive changes in certain areas in my life. “


Date Time Location*

Thursday 25 may Thursday 1 June Thursday 8 June Thursday 15 June

6.30pm-8pm YMCA Bangor


“The tutors were very welcoming and atmosphere was very informal which made it feel more personal to me and relaxed. I gained a lot of insight and took away great learning for the future.”

Building Self-Esteem for Recovery Course Overview People who suffer from low self-esteem often report feeling not good enough, stupid or flawed in some way. Feelings of worthlessness and being a failure are also common for people suffering from low self-esteem. This course will introduce students to self-esteem, explore different levels of self-esteem and explore the impact that low self-esteem can have on a person’s life. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To explore various strategies in helping you understand and overcome feelings of low self-esteem

To teach important skills that can improve your feelings of self-worth and confidence

Four Week Course


Introduction to Mindfulness Course Overview Mindfulness is a skill that you can use to find peace in a frantic world. This half day workshop teaches students about the benefits of quieting the mind and focusing on the present. The course also explores how we can learn to respond to difficult situations effectively rather than impulsively. The course will also include a discussion on using our senses to understand ourselves. This workshop may include a short walk so please contact the College if you require extra support needs and please bring a coat in case it rains. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To provide students with an understanding of mindfulness and how you can incorporate mindfulness strategies into daily life

To explore the benefits of mindful living for mental health recovery

Date Time Location*

Wednesday 14 June 10am-12.30pm

Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick


“I enjoyed making friends with people I would not necessarily have met before. All different walks of life coming together to share in the journey of Recovery. It made me feel more relaxed knowing that there was other people like me talking it one day at a time. I am excited about using mindfulness in my everyday”


Understanding Depression Course Overview Depression can happen to anyone - and does happen to one in four of us over our lifetimes. This course may be for you if you want to develop an understanding of how depression affects people and aims to equip people to deal with depression more effectively. The course explores depressive thinking and how to challenge it, the impact of lifestyle on depression and how to build positive thinking and activity into our lives. Therefore, this course aims to explore recovery strategies that can help improve your mood and help you feel more hopeful about the future. Aims and Learning Objectives:

For students to receive a clear understanding of depression and the impact it can have on a person’s life

For students to gain knowledge about recovery tools and strategies that can be used to fight depression and support self-management

Six Week Course

Date Time Location*

Thursday 18 may Thursday 25 may Thursday 1 June Thursday 8 June Thursday 15 June Thursday 22 June

6.30pm-8pm Maxwell Court Kircubbin


“Understanding Depression” has given me a clearer insight and understanding into how to encourage recovery in people suffering from depression. Relatives and carers would find this invaluable. Recovery is about learning to cope. It is very helpful to share and talk with others who have the same issues”



Avoidance: Short-Term Gain; Long-Term Pain Course Overview Avoidance comes in different forms. We can all identity with times when we have avoided thinking about something, doing something, or feeling a certain way. Developing a pattern of avoidance can and does create a range of problems for us including increased fear, lower self-esteem and a restricted lifestyle. This course is designed to help us understand how avoidance impacts on our wellbeing and to look at how we go about changing those patterns of avoidance. Aims and Learning Objectives:

• To develop an understanding of avoidance • To gain insight into how avoidance impacts on health and wellbeing • To explore recovery strategies that can help address unhelpful avoidant behaviour

One Week Course

Building on your Learning

Date Time Location*

Thursday 8 June 10.00am-12noon Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick

“This course has helped me start the process to dealing with my avoidance issues. The strategies I learned about on this course has given more hope that I have a new way to deal with these issues”


Being Me Again-Life After Brain Injury Course Overview One of the common comments from individuals recovering from an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is “I just want to get back to being me again”. This course will explore issues that are common for individuals recovering from an ABI and look at ways of enabling them to take control of their life again. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To explore issues that are common for individuals recovering from a Brain Injury such as –“I can’t remember my injury, other people don’t understand, I have no energy and I am always tired, I have difficulty remembering day to day things, I react to things differently now, I sometimes feel very low and alone”

To learn from others with ABI in relation to coping strategies and story-telling to support recovery for ABI and to help students take control of their life again

One Week Course

Date Time Location*

Thursday 15 June 10.00am-12.30pm Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre Newtownards


“It’s finally sunk in that I have a brain injury, in a positive way. So even though there’s a few things I’m still not too great at, just remembering the doctors expectations that first month that mum had told me again makes me thankful I have surpassed each and every one of them!”


Recovery through the Lens Course Overview Photography is a positive form of escapism. The process begins with the eye not the camera. This awareness of surroundings and the creative process is a form of mindfulness. Becoming absorbed in the activity and the quest for the picture allows you to lose yourself in the moment and recover mentally and physically from everyday pressures. This course will look at all aspects of photography. What makes a good picture and how to take a good photo. The course will involve alternating sessions of practical photography, hopefully outdoors, and sessions involving some basic image processing. All sessions will be structured in such a way that they consider how photography, as an activity, can benefit your mental health and recovery. Aims and Objectives

To explore the emotions that can be evoked by an image and to explore what makes a good photograph: composition, timing etc.

To learn how to capture what you want: get to know your camera

To explore different types of photography: landscape, portrait, sports, macro

To be aware of how you feel when absorbed in the process and to reflect on this experience and your recovery

Three Week Course

Date Time Location*

Tuesday 30 May Tuesday 6 June

Tuesday 13 June

1.30pm.3.30pm Hope House Lisburn


“Before I started the Recovery College my confidence levels and feelings of self-belief were low. Having done some of the courses I have made friends, have learnt so many new things and I’m starting to believe more in myself.”


Spirituality for Recovery Course Overview Spirituality is a crucial factor involved in recovery for many people. Spirituality can mean many different things to different people but the important element of spirituality is that it is personal. Some see spirituality as having a faith and believing in a higher order, whereas others see it as a way of understanding ourselves, the world, nature and the journey of life. If you are someone whose spirituality is important for recovery and you would like to explore more of the concepts associated with spirituality for recovery, then this course may interest you. This course is open to everyone whatever your background, faith, beliefs or non-beliefs. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To discover more about ourselves, our inner strengths and resources from a spiritual perspective

Four Week Course

Date Time Location*


Tuesday 23 May

Tuesday 30 May

1.30pm-3.30pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick


“This course has helped me discover a really important appreciation of myself and my capabilities- I feel more in control of my life and I feel a strong sense of belonging and connectedness-thank you!”


Talking to your Children about Mental Health Course Overview Discussing your illness with children can help them make sense of changes they notice in you and your family. This course aims to encourage parents and staff to consider how they can prepare to talk to children about Mental Health. Talking with children will help them understand and feel empowered about mental health. Aims and Objectives

To reduce stigma associated with mental health

To understand the impact of mental health in families

To explore the benefits of talking to children about mental health, using a family focused approach

To explore some practical tips for parents and staff when discussing mental health with children

One Week Course

Date Time Location*

Thursday 8 June 10am-12.30pm Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre Newtownards


This course helped me understand better the approach I should take when speaking to my children about mental health. I found it powerful listening to another parent’s experience”


Understanding Self-Harm Course Overview We all experience emotions. Emotions are an important part of being human, and are essential to our survival. As humans we are designed to feel a whole range of emotions, some of which may be comfortable to us, and others may be uncomfortable. Self-harm is more common than many people realise. It is a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress. This course aims to explore factors related to self-harm and will continue to explore recovery strategies that can help you tolerate and accept feelings associated with emotional distress.

Aims and Learning Objectives

To explore the definition of self-harm

To explore factors related to self-harm

To explore recovery strategies that can help you tolerate and accept feelings associated with emotional distress

Two Week Course (Please note there is a one week break between session 1 and session 2)

Date Time Location*

Wednesday 7 June Wednesday 21 June

10am-12.30pm Bayview Bangor Kyle Room


“I found this course very educational and insightful. I learnt so much about mental health and feel more optimistic about dealing with difficult situations in life. My friend attended this course with me and she said it really opened up her eyes to this issue and helped her understand me better”


Coaching for Recovery

Course Overview Recovery focuses on wellness rather than illness and aims to support people to use their strengths to self-manage and move forward. Therefore, coaching can be an effective strategy for supporting recovery. This one day course is recommended to carers and supporters of mental health who wish to gain an insight into a simple coaching model that can be used to support recovery. Aims and Learning Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the key characteristics of coaching for recovery

This course will also identify and practice the key listening and questioning skills used in coaching

To consider how you might apply coaching skills in Mental Health Recovery

Preparing for Next Steps

Date Time Location*

Monday 15 May 10.00am-4.00pm Kyle Room Bayview Bangor


I was interested in coaching skills in relation to Mental Health Recovery. I did not know what to expect on the course but I absolutely loved it! The practical exercises were so useful and I feel like I achieved my goal”


Health, Work & Wellbeing Course Overview This course aims to explore the benefits of work and having a productive day. The course will also explore some of the barriers to work and help you set out meaningful goals to overcome these set-backs. This course is co-produced in partnership with SET Condition Management Team.


This course aims to explore the definition of work

This course aims to explore the connection between work and our mental health and recovery

This course aims to encourage you to consider how work can support your mental health and recovery and how goal-setting can help you achieve a meaningful and productive day

Date Time Location*

Wednesday 31 May 10.00am-12.30pm Training Room 2 Downshire Hospital Downpatrick


“This course made me realise that self-management is possible. I am more positive about what I want to achieve and have already starting planning in my head how to get there”


Train the Trainer Course Overview This 3-day workshop is recommended to learners who are thinking about becoming a trainer, or for people who would like to increase their confidence and skills in delivering training. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To enable students to reflect on their own learning experiences

To explore and evaluate different learning styles

To support students to develop reflective approaches to the learning of others

To promote the development of confidence and skills in planning, delivering and evaluating training

To educate learners on the importance of co-production and valuing different perspectives

To support learners in creating structured learning plans and performance indicators

3 Day Course

Please Note: the 2 day refresher course is only for students interested in the Open College Network (OCN) Level 3 accreditation who have already attended the 3 day training Level 3 is equivalent to A and AS Levels and Advanced Diploma

Date Time Location*

Wednesday 10 May Thursday 11 May Friday 12 May

10.00am-4.00pm

Palliative Care Training Room Main building Ards Hospital (session 1 ) Meeting Room 1 Lough House (session 2 & 3)

Thursday 1 June Friday 2 June (refresher)

10.00am-4.00pm

Conference Room Bayview Bangor


“A fantastic learning curve of self-development. Lots of experience and knowledge to draw on from everyone in the room. It’s been a brilliant 3 days!”


The following courses are not available this semester. However, you can still register your interest in any of these courses via the course booking form. This means that we can then contact you as soon as new dates for your requested courses are released.

Alcohol Awareness Course Overview This two hour workshop is aimed at exploring the relationship between alcohol and health. The workshop will introduce some facts regarding alcohol misuse and will encourage students to reflect on their own behaviours involving alcohol. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To raise awareness and knowledge of issues involving alcohol misuse

To explore attitudes that exists in relation to alcohol misuse

To encourage you to start thinking about your relationship with alcohol and whether a change might benefit your health

Courses To Look Out For

Body Image & the Media Course Overview This course will explore body image and how it can be perceived through the media. The course aims to increase students’ awareness of marketing techniques used in major industries and how these techniques can impact mental health. Thus, the course aims to educate students to have a healthier understanding of body image in a media industry that demands “perfection.” Aims and Objectives

• To gain a better understand of the roles of major industries e.g. diet, cosmetics, food & celebrities in the media

• To explore the use of language in advertising & its impact on mental health • To explore the use of Photoshop in the media & the relationship to mental health • To combat the negative effect of the industry through encouraging and learning about

positive self esteem


Introduction to Bipolar

Course Overview Bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression) is a mental illness which occurs in around one percent of the population. It is a recurring disorder which affects how a person feels in a number of ways. This course aims to help students understand bi-polar from a CBT approach. Therefore, the course will explore early warning signs, recovery and self-management, doing what works for you, getting support from others and the importance of self-care in relation to living well with bipolar. Aims and Objectives

• To understand Bipolar using a CBT approach • To explore recovery strategies that can be helpful for living well with bipolar

Interested in Volunteering

Course Overview Volunteering can be a powerful way to supporting your own recovery, as well as helping others in their journey. Volunteering can involve many different roles and environments and this 2 hour course explores what type of volunteering role may interest you in relation to your strengths, hobbies, interests and ambition. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To provide knowledge about how volunteering and being part of a community can powerfully support recovery

To provide students with information about the common areas of volunteering within their local area

To signpost students to relevant organisations involved in voluntary work


Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Course Overview Whether you feel the urgency to wash your hands more and more thoroughly or feel the need to keep checking that you've turned off appliances, obsessive worries can be a drain on daily life. The aims of this course are to understand obsessive thoughts, rituals and routines in the hope of helping students regain a sense of control over their behavior. This course aims to help you make sense of these issues, and gives a simple plan to help you conquer obsessions and compulsions. Aims and Objectives

• To explore some of the ways that obsessions and compulsions can impact a person’s life • To understand some of the main factors associated with obsessive thoughts, rituals and

routines • To explore recovery strategies that can help overcome obsessive thoughts and

compulsive behaviours

Overcoming Perfectionism Course Overview It is a well-known phrase “you are your worst critic” but it’s when “nothing you do is ever good enough”, that it becomes a problem. Perfectionism is often mistaken for ‘being perfect’ or ‘doing something perfectly’. Many people assume that it must be a good thing. Other people think of being a perfectionist as being something negative and embarrassing. So is it a good or a bad thing? There is a big difference between the healthy and helpful pursuit of excellence and the unhealthy and unhelpful striving for perfection. This course will explore the traits of a perfectionist and how perfectionism can lead to mental health problems & disorders. The course will then introduce some helpful recovery strategies in overcoming the desire to be perfect all the time. Aims and Objectives

• To explore the definition of perfectionism • To explore the thinking patterns, behaviours and feelings that are associated with

perfectionism • To see how perfectionism can be linked to other mental health conditions e.g. depression,

eating disorders, anxiety etc. • To introduce more realistic and healthier approaches in recovery through classroom

exercises and discussion


Peer Advocacy Course Overview A Peer Advocate will have experience of being involved in mental health services. Peer Advocates work to help service users speak up, have their voice heard and rights respected. The aim of the course is to enable the learner to demonstrate a portfolio of the knowledge, skills and competencies required to carry out the Peer Advocacy Role. Aims and Learning Objectives:

• Understanding and practice of communication skills (including verbal, non-verbal, active listening skills, behavioral styles in communication and conflict resolution) and their usage in maintaining the advocacy relationship

• Literature and legislation relevant to advocacy and mental health • International and historical background to the development of advocacy

Open College Network (OCN) Accredited Level 2 or 3 Level 2 is equivalent to GCSEs A*-C and Higher Diploma Level 3 is equivalent to A and AS Levels and Advanced Diploma

Positive Steps

Course Overview Positive Steps is a flexible and interactive course that aims to encourage students to consider some activities and strategies that can help maintain and improve your well-being. The course facilitates learning on a number of key concepts associated with recovery. e.g. connecting with others; being active; taking notice; trying something new; and giving. The course aims to encourage students to consider how they might build some of these strategies into their daily activities- as a way of maintaining wellness and supporting recovery. Aims and Objectives To introduce key concepts associated with recovery

To encourage students to consider the ‘Take 5 Steps to Well-being’ in relation to their personal well-being

To help students create a plan to introduce healthy activities into their daily routine


Self- Advocacy- please contact the office for further information on dates Course Overview Self-Advocacy is when people stand up for themselves with confidence. When you have good self-advocacy skills you can have more control in expressing your views and making the life decisions that are best for you. Aims and Learning Objectives:

• The aim of this course is to enable the student to understand and use self- advocacy skills • Understand how to use both verbal and non-verbal communication skills • Develop active listening skills • Practice assertive communication skills • Use practical examples to understand the process of conflict resolution

Open College Network (OCN) Accredited Level 1 Level 1 is equivalent to GCSEs D-G and Foundation Diploma

Stepping into Recovery

Course Overview Recovery can mean different things to different people, but at the core of everyone’s individual definition there are a number of shared principles. This course aims to encourage you to begin to explore what recovery means to you and to consider strategies that can support your recovery journey. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To explore what recovery means to you

To explore the principles of recovery (Hope, Control & Opportunity)

To consider strategies that can support your recovery


Understanding Emotional Eating Course Overview Are you prone to comfort eating? Do you reach out to food whenever you are feeling stressed/unhappy/anxious? You are not alone, many people admit they have a complicated relationship with food and use food as a coping strategy. This 1 day workshop aims to educate students with information on what maintains unhelpful eating behaviours and will explore strategies that can be used to make meaningful changes to promote recovery. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To increase awareness of factors that can contribute to the development of disordered eating

To provide information on factors that maintains disordered eating behaviours

To identify strategies that can be helpful in managing emotional eating

To identify actions that can be taken to address some of those maintaining factors

Understanding Mental Health & Substance Misuse

Course Overview "Substances" includes any substance that an individual wants to reduce to stop using, so this may include nicotine, or caffeine, for instance, in addition to alcohol or drugs. Misusing substances, perhaps alcohol or drugs, often starts as a way of coping with difficult situations or feelings, and finding that the substance helps you feel better, more relaxed. Every time a similar situation comes up, you know it helps, so you get into the habit. This habit can then lead to addictive behaviours and substance misuse. This 2 day workshop is aimed at exploring the relationship between mental health issues and substances. This workshop is also aimed at exploring recovery strategies associated with substance misuse and mental health. Aims and Learning Objectives:

To explore the relationship between mental health issues and awareness of commonly used drugs

To explore some common triggers that can lead to the development of substance misuse


Your Journey through Mental Health Services (Core Care Pathway) Course Overview This course has been designed to provide information about how to get the most out of mental health care and can help you prepare for involvement with mental health services. This course is recommended for people who experience mental ill health and for their families and friends. This course is also recommended for staff working in Health and Social Care Trusts and affiliated organisations.


This course aims to provide you with information about how to get the most out of mental health care

This course aims to help you prepare for your involvement with Mental Health Services and will explain each part of the care pathway

This course aims to support and guide joint decision-making about your recovery and those treatments and/or care options that can help you on your recovery

This course also aims to help you reflect on your experience and maximize recovery opportunities so that you can live a satisfying and fulfilling life (as defined by you)

Recovery College Student

I’m Ali and I have been a service user for many years. Last year I was doing some work with the Occupational Therapist Jill Holden-Downes when she suggested I consider becoming involved with the Recovery College. She introduced me to Angela who explained that she brought “lived experience” to her Tutor role and that the other Tutor on each course would contribute “learned experience.” I decided to enrol on a couple of Recovery College courses and found them to be empowering because they taught mental health tools for self-management and skills for achieving and maintaining my recovery. Making the effort to attend courses has been key in my journey to recovery because prior to

being a part of the Recovery College, I had become quite isolated- not socialising or going out unless it was totally necessary. Six months at the College has enabled me to transform my outlook. I have completed courses in Meditation, Building Resilience, Assertive Skills, Wellness Planning and many more. Before attending the Meditation course I never practiced it and now I do it every day. The College promotes an educational approach to mental health Recovery this has helped me learn strategies and tools that I use to maintain my wellness. I even hope to volunteer in the College sometime in the future. I would recommend the Recovery College to anyone as it’s a great way to connect with other students & it can be a life-changing experience in terms of staying well.


What’s happening in Mental Health

Stress Control

A FREE 6-week stress management programme

Do you have problems with stress, low mood, panic, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, problems coping at home,

work or school, tension?

The class runs once a week for 6 weeks and teaches skills and techniques for managing stress

Topics covered include: an overview of what stress is, controlling your body, controlling your thoughts, controlling your actions, getting a good night’s sleep and planning for the future

Stress Control is a class not ‘group therapy’ – you do not have to talk about personal difficulties in front of others

Come along by yourself or feel free to bring a friend or family member with you.

You can find more information about the Stress Control Programme from:

www.setrust.hscni.net Visit Facebook page: stresscontrolni


Take 5: Five Ways to Wellbeing


WRAP® Wellness Recovery Action Plan 2 Day Course in SEHSCT WHAT IS WRAP®? WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) was created by Mary Ellen Copeland, a mental health service user who developed this recovery approach. WRAP® is a ‘self-management’ tool used by many individuals to enable them to take more control over their own wellbeing and recovery. The WRAP® course emphasises that people are the experts in their own experience and is based on the premise that there are no limits to recovery. Five KEY CONCEPTS OF WRAP®

HOPE A belief that things will get better.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Taking back control of your life.

EDUCATION Looking at your strengths and rediscovering yourself.

SELF- ADVOCACY Having a voice for yourself.

SUPPORT Receiving support from others, and giving support to others.

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust provide 2 day WRAP® courses facilitated

by accredited WRAP® Group Facilitators.

The 2 day Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) group provides participants with an

opportunity to develop their own WRAP.

Additional information can be found at: www.copelandcentre.com

2 Day WRAP® Course 09.30am-16.30pm Venue Thursday 27 and Friday 28 April 2017 Ards

Thursday 8 and Friday 9 June 2017 Lisburn

Friday 22 and Saturday 23 September 2017 Downpatrick Thursday 9 and Friday 10 November 2017 Lisburn

Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January 2018 Ards To register a place please contact: Margaret Huddleston 028 9260 5494 [email protected]

http://www.copelandcentre.com/


New Campus & Courses

SET Recovery College has had a very busy semester: there have been new courses piloted for example ‘Anxiety Management’ and ‘Understanding Self-Harm’ to name but a few. We take pride in facilitating a broad and balanced approach to our courses. This has enabled us to create opportunities for students to get involved in co-production activities and share their experiences to help others. We are also delighted to be involved with Hope House (INSPIRE). The introduction of the new mini-campus in Hope House has enabled students from the local area to avail of the Recovery College courses on weekly bases. For further information, please contact the main office on 028 90413872

What’s Been Happening...

What’s to Come…

Graduation Day Wednesday 28th June 2017

The Recovery College graduation will take place on Wednesday 28th June 2017. This event will celebrate the achievements of all our students, volunteers and tutors. It is a special day in the Recovery College calendar- one that recognises the strengths, talents and commitment shown by the students, volunteers and tutors. For further information on this event, and for booking your place at graduation, please contact the main office on 028 90413872

Thank you We would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the SET

Recovery College and for supporting us in making Recovery a reality for all

Recovery is Yours…

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