Keeping Connected newsletter and weekly update

Welcome to our Keeping Connected newsletter and weekly update. Here you can find out what is on offer from the Recovery & Wellbeing College and other community organisations as well as some very useful information!

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Time to Talk Day Thursday 4th February

Tackling mental health stigma and discrimination does not have to be scary or overwhelming.  It can start with a small act of asking how someone is and reaching out!

Small conversations make a big difference! That is the message and theme of this year’s time to talk day (Thursday 4^th February).  This day is run by https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

We our supporting this day in our college so please let us know how you got on so. We want to inspire more people to talk about mental health and make it normal and okay. A great example of this have been the Discover 2020 project our volunteers (Tony, Gary and Michael) have been involved in. They have interviewed people who have talked about their experiences of lockdown and how this has affected their mental health and wellbeing. Well worth a listen!

Lockdown Stories

 

For all courses available in timetable format ….

Course timetable 2021

 

Up and coming courses – just a few spaces left!

 

Being Different Together is a unique online drama course.  Over 6 weeks, the sessions will focus on building your self-confidence, help you find your voice and build social connections in a safe and supportive environment. Wellness, fun and laughter will be at the core of this brand-new course.

 Starts: Monday 22 February at 11am—12.30pm

Quiet the Mind: Meditation for Beginners aims to provide you with a foundation for your own meditation practice, outline the benefits and focus on simple but effective ways to find inner comfort.

Starts: Tuesday 2 March at 1pm for 4 weeks

Me & My World using the creative art of weaving you will start a journey of wellbeing, exploring the sense of self through texture, colours, fabrics and other materials.

Starts: Thursday 4 March at 10am for 4 weeks

 

To book a place or to find out more please contact us or visit: www.calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk/courses/

 

Do you feel like everyday is like Groundhog Day in lockdown?

Well here is a website that will help you with the boredom and the dull monotony of life!

50 Free Things You Can Do During Lockdown

Thanks to Sara (Volunteer) for sending this to us.

 

Please don’t forget to join in the chatter on Facebook:

C & K Recovery & Wellbeing College | Facebook

 

Take care, stay safe and reach out and start those small but important conversations

 

The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team