RECOVERY COLLEGE. Progress. Rewarding SOUTH EASTERN HSC TRUST. Hope Control Opportunity RECOVERY YOURS. Prospectus Winter/Spring 2017 EMPOWERING

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1 Individual RECOVERY IS Destigmatizing CREATIVE Progress Supportive Happiness Inspirational EMPOWERING SOUTH EASTERN HSC TRUST RECOVERY COLLEGE Prospectus Winter/Spring 2017 Rewarding Challenging YOURS Hope Control Opportunity South Eastern Trust Recovery College

2 CONTENT 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 Introduction to Recovery College & Student Enrolment Introduction to Recovery College & Student Enrolment Page 7 Getting Started Being SMART (Goal Setting) Page 8 Exploring Daily Activity for Recovery Page 9 Exploring Thinking Styles Page 10 Sleep Awareness for Recovery Page 11 Stepping to Recovery Page 12 Your Journey through Mental Health Services (Core Care Pathway) Page 13 Your Wellness Plan Page 14 Gaining Knowledge & Skills Alcohol Awareness Page 15 Anxiety Management Page 16 Assertiveness Page 17 Building Resilience Page 18 Introduction to Bi-Polar Page 19 Introduction to Meditation Page 20 Introduction to Mindfulness Page 21 Understanding Depression Page 22 Building on your Knowledge Avoidance: Short Term Gain; Long-Term Pain Page 23 Body Image & the Media Page 24 Spirituality for Recovery Page 25

3 CONTENT Building on your Knowledge- continued Talking to your Children about Mental Health Page 26 Understanding Emotional Eating Page 27 Understanding Self-Harm Page 28 Understanding Mental Health & Substance Misuse Page 29 Preparing for Next Steps Coaching for Recovery Page 30 Health, Work & Well-Being Page 31 Interested in Volunteering at the Recovery College? Page 32 Train the Trainer Page 33 Courses To Look Out For Being Me Again - Life after Brain Injury Page 34 Building Self- Esteem for Recovery Page 34 Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Page 35 Overcoming Perfectionism Page 35 Recovery through the Lens Page 36 Self Advocacy Page 36 Have Your Say Page 37 Recovery College Tutor/ Clinician Specialist Occupational Therapist Jill s Journey Page 37 What s been Happening Page 38 What s to Come Page 40 Recovery is Yours The South Eastern HSC Trust is smoke free

4 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. Defining Recovery 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). 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 1 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

5 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 Recovery College Administration Team and let them know, giving as much notice 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. 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. ImROC- Implementing Recovery Through Organisational Change Like us on Facebook: ImROC in SET 2 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

6 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: ext or recovery.college@setrust.hscni.net - 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 I have gained so much in my time at the College, I have met like-minded people and realized I m not alone. I have hope for the first time in years which I didn t think was possible! 3 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

7 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. 4 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

8 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. Coproduction 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. 5 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

9 Where Do I Go? -Index of Addresses Ards/Bangor Ards/Bangor Downpatrick Lisburn Bayview Resource Centre Ballyholme Road Bangor BT20 5JH Londonderry Park Sports Pavilion Portaferry Road Newtownards BT23 5EU Lough House/ Main Building Ards Community Hospital Newtownards BT23 4AS Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre 18A Crawfordsburn Road Newtownards BT23 4EA Downshire Hospital Ardglass Road, Downpatrick BT30 6RA Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street Lisburn BT28 1XP Hope House Inspire Well-being for All 25 Glasvery Drive Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 0DB Contact Details For more information or to book onto a course, please contact the Recovery College administration team: Phone Address Phone: Ext recovery.college@setrust.hscni.net Recovery College Main Office Home 3, Ulster Hospital Dundonald Upper Newtownards Road, BT16 1RH 6 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

10 Student Enrolment offers new and existing students the opportunity to register for the Winter/Spring Semester of SET Recovery College. This event will offer students the opportunity to book onto courses and to complete an individual learning plan (ILP) to map their journey through the Recovery College. Students will have the opportunity to find out more about the Recovery College and what they can expect from the Recovery College. Tuesday 1 7 January 10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn Wednesday 18 January 6.30pm-8.00pm Meeting Room 1 Lough House Newtownards Thursday 19 January 10.00am-12.00pm Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Friday 20 January 10.00am-12.oopm Conference Room Bayview Centre Bangor What is an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)? This is a new feature of the Recovery College for existing and new students. When you enrol at the Recovery College you will be offered an Individual Learning Plan that will involve exploring what you would like to learn and how to make the most of your time at the Recovery College. This feature will be offered on a termly basis so you can feel supported in making your choices through the Recovery College. You can complete an ILP during student enrolment or if you prefer we can arrange this through and telephone. 7 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

11 Being SMART- Goal-Setting 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. 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 Thursday 12 February 10.00am-12.00pm Meeting Room 3 Lough House Newtownards Tuesday 14 March 10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn Tuesday 28 March 10.00am-12.00pm Kyle Room Bayview Centre Bangor 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 8 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

12 Exploring Daily Activity for Recovery 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. 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 Monday 20 February 10.00am-12.00pm Meeting Room 1 Lough House Newtownards 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. 9 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

13 Exploring Thinking Styles for Recovery This course aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the link between thinking styles, mood, actions and your physical body. The course also aims to explore recovery strategies that can be helpful for reducing patterns of negative thinking styles. 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 bring more awareness to more helpful techniques students can use to break the vicious cycle Tuesday 4 April 10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn The course has encouraged me to challenge how I think about myself and explore more helpful thinking styles. I am leaving feeling more positive about how to cope with and challenge negative thoughts. 10 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

14 Sleep Awareness for Recovery 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. 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 Tuesday 7 February Tuesday 14 February 10.ooam-12.00pm 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. 11 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

15 Stepping into Recovery 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. To explore what recovery means to you To explore the principles of recovery (Hope, Control & Opportunity) To consider strategies that can support your recovery This course is recommended for students at the start of their journey in the College Tuesday 24 January 10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn 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. Recovery to me means focusing more on strengths no matter how small as they are empowering and worth celebrating 12 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

16 Your Journey through Mental Health Services (Core Care Pathway) 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 maximise recovery opportunities so that you can live a satisfying and fulfilling life (as defined by you) Please note: this course replaces the core care pathway training and all staff are encouraged to attend Monday 30 January 10.00am-12.30pm Bridge Community Centre Lisburn Monday 20 February 10.00am-12.30pm Meeting Room 2 Lough House Newtownards Monday 20 March 10.00am-12.30pm Training Room 1 Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Co-Production is the way forward for services. 13 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

17 Your Wellness Plan 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. 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 Tuesday 21 March Tuesday 28 March 10.00am-12.00pm Hope House Lisburn 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. 14 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

18 Gaining Knowledge & Skills Alcohol Awareness 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. 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 Tuesday 7 February 10.00am-12.30pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Awareness if the first step towards change. I have attended a few courses now in the Recovery College and I am always amazed at how much I learn about myself, about mental health and about recovery. I am starting to make positive change to keep me well and I am getting back to doing the things I love. I am really enjoying my time in the College! 15 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

19 Anxiety Management 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 Tuesday 31 January Tuesday 7 February Tuesday 14 February Tuesday 21 February Wednesday 1 February Wednesday 8 February Wednesday 15 February Wednesday 22 February Tuesday 7 March Tuesday 14 March Tuesday 21 March Tuesday 28 March Wednesday 8 March Wednesday 15 March Wednesday 22 March Wednesday 29 March 10.00am-12.00pm Meeting Room 2 (Session 1) Meeting Room 3 (Session 2) Meeting Room 2 (Session 3 & 4) Lough House Newtownards 10.00am-12.00pm Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick 10.00am-12.00pm Meeting Room 3 Lough House Newtownards 10.00am-12.00pm Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick 16 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

20 Assertiveness Skills for Recovery 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. 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 Wednesday 1 March Wednesday 8 March Wednesday 15 March Wednesday 22 March 10.00am-12.00pm Kyle Room Bayview Centre Bangor 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! 17 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

21 Building Resilience for Recovery 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 illhealth. 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. 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 Thursday 2 February Thursday 9 February Thursday 16 February 10.00am-1.00pm Oakley Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick 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. 18 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

22 Introduction to Bipolar 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 Wednesday 5 April 10.00am-12.00pm Londonderry Park Newtownards I found it very powerful hearing the story from someone with true life experience living well with bipolar. The atmosphere was very informal which made it feel more personal to me. I gained a lot of insight and took away great learning for the future 19 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

23 Introduction to Meditation Meditation is a mental discipline that allows you to let go of your normal chattered thinking style so that a deeper state of awareness & relaxation can incur which helps melt away stresses. This course will explore the different methods of meditation and how it can be helpful in recovery. It will look at short exercises that can be incorporated into your daily routine as well as deeper meditations. To explore the different types of meditation To explore the connection between body & mind in meditation To show the benefits of meditation in recovery Thursday 30 March 10.00am-12.30pm Bridge Community Centre Lisburn The quote I will definitely remember from the course is I am enough. The meditation course was very enlightening and increased my knowledge on meditation. The tutors had the perfect tone of voice for the exercises and made the whole experience very relaxing. I can t wait to start practicing these exercises in my daily life. 20 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

24 Introduction to Mindfulness 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. 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 Tuesday 7 February 10.00am-12.30pm Occupational Therapy Department Ward 30 Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Tuesday 14 February 10.00am-12.30pm Londonderry Park Newtownards 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 21 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

25 Understanding Depression 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. 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 Thursday 23 February Thursday 2 March Thursday 9 March Thursday 16 March Thursday 23 March Thursday 30 March 6.30pm-8.00pm Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre Newtownards 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 22 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

26 Building on your Learning Avoidance: Short-Term Gain; Long-Term Pain 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 selfesteem 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. 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 Thursday 26 January 10.00am-12.00pm Bayview Conference Room Bangor Thursday 9 March 10.00am-12.00pm Bayview Conference Room Bangor 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 23 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

27 Body Image & the Media 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 Three Week Course Thursday 16 February Thursday 23 February Thursday 2 March 10.00am-12.00pm Thriving Life Church Compassion Centre Newtownards I loved the course. It showed the media in a way I never thought about. It also showed me ways not to judge myself against others and images portrayed in the media and in advertising. I think this is a great course for parents to attend as it is an issue that definitely seems to affect young people 24 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

28 Spirituality for Recovery 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. To discover more about ourselves, our inner strengths and resources from a spiritual perspective Five Week Course Tuesday 7 February Tuesday 14 February Tuesday 21 February Tuesday 28 February Tuesday 7 March 10.00am-12.00pm Palliative Care Training Room Main building Ards Hospital 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! 25 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

29 Talking to your Children about Mental Health 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 Wednesday 22 February 10.00am-12.30pm Bridge Community Centre Lisburn 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 26 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

30 Understanding Emotional Eating 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. 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 Wednesday 15 February 10.00am-3.00pm Room 1 Lough House Newtownards I loved the course and I could personally identify with the Tutor s story. I feel like the course will also help me with my studies and career in Mental Health Very informative and dealt with real issues to why we over-eat and how to break the food as a reward cycle'. It gave me a lot of ideas to work on 27 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

31 Understanding Self-Harm 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 Tuesday 7 March Tuesday 14 March 10.00am-12.30pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick 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 28 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

32 Understanding Mental Health & Substance Misuse "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. 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 Two Day Course Thursday 30 March Friday 31 March 10.00am-4.00pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick My mental health will not define me. I have skills, knowledge and passion that I thought had disappeared due to my health. The course has given me the confidence to move forward with a positive mind 29 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

33 Preparing for Next Steps Coaching for Recovery 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. 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 Monday 13 February 10am-4pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Monday 27 March 10am-4pm Bridge Community Centre Lisburn 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 30 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

34 Health, Work & Wellbeing 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 Monday 27 February 10am-12.30pm Bridge Community Centre Lisburn Monday 6 March 10am-12.30pm Seminar Room Main Building Ards Hospital Monday 3 April 10am-12.30pm Tyner Room Downshire This course made me realise that selfmanagement is possible. I am more positive about what I want to achieve and have already starting planning in my head how to get there 31 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

35 Interested in Volunteering at the Recovery College? 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. 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 Thursday 6 April 10.00am-12.00pm Meeting Room 1 Lough House Newtownards I feel like I am at a stage in my Recovery where I am ready to help others on their Recovery Journey. I found this courser really useful as it allowed me to see more about the different volunteering opportunities there are. I am looking forward to the future, wherever it may take me watch this space! 32 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

36 Train the Trainer 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. 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 attended the 3 day training in October 2016 or February 2017 Level 3 is equivalent to A and AS Levels and Advanced Diploma Wednesday 1 February Thursday 2 February Friday 3 February 10.00am-4.00pm Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick Thursday 9 March (refresher) Friday 10 March (refresher) 10.00am-4.00pm A fantastic learning curve of selfdevelopment. Lots of experience and knowledge to draw on from everyone in the room. It s been a brilliant 3 days! Victorian Room Downshire Hospital Downpatrick 33 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

37 Courses To Look Out For These courses don t currently have dates to run but if you have an interest in attending them then simply contact the college to be placed on a waiting list. These courses may be spotlighted during this semester or else keep an eye out for dates in the next semester Being Me Again-Life After Brain Injury 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. 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 Building Self- Esteem for Recovery 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 selfesteem and explore the impact that low self-esteem can have on a person s life. To explore various strategies in helping you understand and overcome feelings of low selfesteem To teach important skills that can improve your feelings of self-worth and confidence 34 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

38 Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 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 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 35 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

39 Recovery through the Lens 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 To have an exhibition of everyone s work and to reflect on how this course has impacted your learning and mental health recovery Self- Advocacy- please contact the office for further information on dates Self-Advocacy is when people stand up for themselves with confidence. When you have good selfadvocacy skills you can have more control in expressing your views and making the life decisions that are best for you. 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 36 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

40 We want to hear your thoughts if there is a course that isn t currently running that you would like to see co-produced. We are constantly looking to expand and improve our services and we welcome any feedback to help let us know what is working well and what we can improve. Please contact us via the methods provided on page 2, so that you can have your say in the Recovery College. Thank You Recovery College Tutor/ Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Welcome to the Winter/Spring term in the Recovery College. My name is Jill Holden-Downes and I am an Occupational Therapist (OT) and have been working in Mental Health for 35 years. I have been involved in co-producing and co-facilitating courses in the Recovery College since the outset and I have seen it grow from strength to strength. As an OT we aim to develop self-management by promoting a person s strengths and developing personalised strategies and mental health tools. Working in the Recovery College as a Tutor therefore ticks all the boxes for me as an OT because in the Recovery College everyone works together in sharing strategies and tools to promote self-management for all. The educational approach taken by the Recovery College gives students the opportunity to build on the skills they already have or learn new skills to enhance wellbeing. Throughout my career I ve been asked by service users Can I meet someone who has gone through what I m going through and is managing? The Recovery College offers individuals that opportunity, as students can see firsthand the benefits of self-management and that recovery is possible. I really enjoy my role within the Recovery College for many reasons. My main reason has to be, that at this stage in my career I am delighted to work in partnership with Tutors with lived experience to empower students in their own recovery. 37 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

41 What s Been Happening... Chairman s Recognition Awards On 13 October 2016 the South Eastern Trust Leadership Conference and Chairman s Recognition Awards were held at La Mon Hotel. Two Tutors from the Recovery College: Jill Holden-Downes (Specialist Lead in O.T.) and Angela O Hara (Recovery College Tutor) presented on their experience of co-production during a very successful breakout session at the conference. That evening, SET Recovery College continued to celebrate great success at the Chairman s Recognition Awards. The Recovery College not only won in its category Stakeholder Engagement but we were delighted to be announced the winner of the Overall Chairman s Recognition Award. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Recovery College but most importantly to our students for their continuous support, passion and commitment to SET Recovery College. Winner Stakeholder Engagement Winner Overall Chairman s Recognition Award 38 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

42 ImROC Workshop On 27 October 2016 the SET Recovery College in partnership with ImROC and Central & North West London (CNWL) hosted a workshop on celebrating the work of ImROC over the last 3 years and planning for the next phase of ImROC in the South Eastern H&SC Trust. The workshop was led by Dr. Rachel Perkins (Senior Consultant for ImROC) and Jane Rennison (Central & North West London Recovery Lead). Jane and Rachel guided discussions around the work of ImROC thus far in the South Eastern H&SC Trust. They congratulated SET mental health services on their progress to date and continued to lead discussions on future planning and development for ImROC in the South Eastern H&SC Trust. There was strong representation from service users and carers, students of the Recovery College, mental health and addictions teams, senior management, partner agencies and colleagues from other Trusts and the Health and Social Care Board. Feedback from the workshop suggests that ImROC has been a huge success in the South Eastern Trust to date. Furthermore, feedback highlighted the eagerness from mental health and addictions services to continue to support the work of ImROC. Feedback from service users and carers involved in ImROC suggest that there is valid evidence of a positive shift in mental health and addiction services- in that they are becoming more recovery focused and that the Recovery College has been inspirational in driving this movement forward. World Mental Health Day Congratulations t0 our Tutor Eileen Shevlin for chairing the successful regional event Celebrating Recovery in the Dunsilly Hotel in celebration of World Mental Health Day on 10 th October. The event showed that co-production is the way forward. 39 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

43 What s to Come Recovery Week Monday 20- Friday 24 March 2017 The South Eastern Trust now have a dedicated annual Recovery Awareness Week each March that coincides with the Spring Equinox- a time where day and night are equal in length- and now associated to the equal value of lived and learned experiences in Mental Health in the South Eastern Trust. Recovery Week involves a special focus and celebration of Recovery across all of the mental health teams, services and sites. This year, there will be over 22 different events to celebrate Recovery in Mental Health. We want to hear your ideas and make Recovery Week 2017 the biggest yet!! Stay in touch using our Facebook page: IMROC in SET where we will share regular news and updates about events in your area and how to get involved. Alternatively, you can get in touch via the methods below. Contact Details For more information or to book onto a course, please contact the Recovery College administration team: Phone Address Phone: Ext recovery.college@setrust.hscni.net Recovery College Main Office Home 3, Ulster Hospital Dundonald Upper Newtownards Road, BT16 1RH 40 P a g e S E T R e c o v e r y C o l l e g e

44 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