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February 26, 2026

Welcome to our new look weekly update!

We’re making a few changes to how we keep in touch with you. From now on, the Weekly Update will be shorter and easier to read, with a dedicated link to a regularly updated webpage where you can find all the latest community activities and events that might interest you.

Each week, we’ll also share a short feature article to reflect what’s happening across the College and offer something thought‑provoking to start your week. Enjoy!

Wendy’s Reflections: Making Sense of Relationships

Wendy shares her experience and reflections on taking part in our new and recently completed Making Sense of Relationships course.

I really enjoyed the Making Sense of Relationships course. As a neurodivergent person, I’ve always found relationships a bit confusing, and this course really helped. The relationships matrix was a real eye‑opener — it showed me how much time and energy I put into people, and what I actually get back.

I also learned a lot about the roles we can slip into, like the Drama Triangle. The Winners Triangle and the Hope Triangle were completely new to me, and writing down my hopes for how I want my relationships to be felt surprisingly therapeutic.

I’ve even started trying out 2 new strategies called FAST and GIVE in real life — slowly, but it’s helping.

Read Wendy’s full blog here: Wendy’s Reflection: Making Sense of Relationships

Note our next course will be running on 5th May at Brain Jackson House Huddersfield for more info click here:

Making Sense of Relationships: Patterns, Roles and Boundaries

🌸 Celebrating International Women’s Day at the Recovery & Wellbeing College

International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world and within our own community. It’s also a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the women who inspire us every day.

If you’re looking to explore confidence, empowerment, and self‑discovery, our Finding Your Inner ‘S’hero course on Monday 9th March is a perfect way to honour the spirit of the day. It offers time and space to reconnect with your strengths, build self-belief, and celebrate you!

Vacancy: Recovery Coach (Band 5) – Eating Disorders Focus

We’re recruiting for a Recovery Coach (Band 5) in the Recovery & Wellbeing College.

The role involves designing and delivering recovery-focused courses, empowering people to live well beyond or alongside illness or disability.

This post has a particular focus on developing curriculum that supports people who may have eating disorders, working closely with services, carers, and people with lived experience. The postholder will also contribute to wider College work, such as supporting our volunteer offer and strengthening co-production.

Role details:

Salary: £31,049–£37,796
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working available
Based in Kirklees – agile working

Full details & how to apply:
Job Advert – Recovery Coach bd5

Closes 2nd March!

Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-

International Women’s Day: Find Your Inner ‘SHERO’

Monday 9 March 2026 – 10am – 3pm – Mirfield Community Centre

In recognition of International Women’s Day we will be celebrating the power of the female voice. Using inspiration from the ‘100 Women Who Changed the World’, we will unearth our stories of change with the support and guidance of our wonderful Recovery College Facilitators, Laura, Karen and Vicky. Through group discussion, games, art and writing we will showcase ordinary women, like us, living extraordinary lives. Please note this session includes a shared lunchtime, drinks and nourishing snacks will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Woolbeing: Pom-Poms, Mandalas, & Tassels

Friday 20 March 2026 – 10am – 1pm – Mirfield Community Centre – 1 week

Join us for this creative and soothing workshop where we’ll explore the many therapeutic benefits of working with wool. With the help and support of our lovely Peer Workers, Ali and Laura, we’ll discover three delightful crafts that promote relaxation, mindfulness and self-expression.

Boxercise Taster at ROKT

Wednesday 4 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week
Wednesday 11 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week
Wednesday 18 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week

This gentle beginner’s session will focus on techniques such as footwork, punches and defensive moves. Boxercise is great for stress relief, and is a great option for boosting wellbeing. You will receive guidance from an instructor to ensure that you are able to do this session safely and comfortably. We will take it at your pace. You will be required to complete a health questionnaire before attending.

Please note that due to limited places and to be fair to everyone you may only book onto one Boxercise Taster at ROKT session

Recognising Burnout

Thursday 5 March 2026 – 10:00am to 12:00pm – Online

In this one-off online workshop delivered by our colleagues at Wakefield Recovery College, we’ll be discovering what the term ‘burnout’ means and exploring ways to reduce it. This workshop is suitable for anybody who would like to know more about burnout and how it differs from day-to-day stress, and maybe particularly useful for those who have experienced burnout.

View our full course offer here:

You can click the icon or link below for details of all our upcoming courses:

Click to book – View all courses – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College (calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk)

How to book your place

If you are already enrolled with the college, please email us to request a place on your chosen course(s) at: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or call us on: 07717 867911 or you can use your learner portal to express your interest. Please wait for confirmation that you are booked onto a course before attending.

If you are new to the College please enrol here.

Recovery College Learner Portal

If you have enrolled with us within the last 2 years or so you will have access to our learner portal. This makes booking onto courses even easier! You can request to book onto courses and see what course you have attended. Use the links below to the portal and our user guide.

Learner portal link

User guide