Leeds Mind Peer Support Group work programme January to March 2018

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1 Leeds Mind Peer Support Group work programme January to March 2018 This programme is subject to change. Please see for updates. : p.1 Courses: p.2-3 Workshops: p.4-5 Support groups: p.6 Activity and social groups: p.7 Venues: p.8 Booking: Places are limited and booking is essential. To book or for more information, call or peersupport@leedsmind.org.uk Cost: There is no charge for our groups, but donations are very welcome and help us to maintain and develop our service. About the service: All our peer support groups are used, delivered, developed and led by people with shared experiences on an equal and mutual basis, in order to better manage their wellbeing. Unless stated, groups are open to anybody who wants to engage with peer support group work. Find out more about our peer support skills groups and experience being in a group. Details of introduction sessions for specific projects are listed under Courses and/or Workshops. * Attendance is essential prior to joining any group marked with a * Friday 5 January 10:30-12:30 Clarence House Tuesday 9 January 14:00-16:00 Shine Thursday 11 January 14:00-16:00 Clarence House Monday 15 January 13:30-15:30 Tenants Hall Wednesday 17 January 14:00-16:00 Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Monday 29 January 18:00-20:00 Lovell Park Hub Tuesday 6 February 14:00-16:00 Clarence House Friday 9 February 13:00-15:00 De Lacey House Tuesday 20 February 14:00-16:00 Shine Wednesday 21 February 18:00-20:00 Clarence House Thursday 8 March 14:00-16:00 Clarence House Monday 12 March 13:30-15:30 Tenants Hall Wednesday 21 March 14:00-16:00 Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Monday 26 March 18:00-20:00 Lovell Park Hub The group was just what I needed. I ve realised I m not alone and learnt lots of positive ways to get through the difficult times. Page 1 of 8

2 Courses Assertiveness skills* Learn about assertiveness and benefit from opportunities to practice assertiveness skills in a safe, supportive environment. These skills include identifying your needs, asking for what you want, saying no and responding to criticism. 6 sessions. Fridays 13:00-15:00 16 February to 23 March De Lacey House Building self-esteem* Explore how you think and feel about yourself and how this affects your life and relationships. Learn to recognise your strengths and resources, and use them to build your self-esteem and personal effectiveness. 6 sessions. Thursdays 14:00-16:00 18 January to 22 February Clarence House Changing Gear: skills groups for people with lived experience of both mental health difficulties and using substances (Changing Gear workshops on p.4) Tuesday 9 January 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy Tuesday 6 February 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy Tuesdays 20 February to 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy 27 March Assertiveness skills course: 6 sessions* Horizons: from chaos to calm* Explore what chaos and crisis mean to you, develop your ability to express your needs and manage change, learn practical budgeting tips, and build your skills to help prevent future crisis. 6 sessions. Horizons is a partnership with Better Leeds Communities and Age UK Leeds. Monday 8 January 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre Monday 5 February 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre From chaos to calm course: 19 February to Mondays 6 sessions* 26 March 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre Living with my loss: for people who have been bereaved by suicide at any time Develop ideas about grief and bereavement, learn coping strategies, and discuss how to manage the difficult times. A safe space to work on building long term resilience while sharing your experiences and finding a way to carry those lost into the future with you. 6 sessions. Thursdays 14:00-16:00 18 January to 22 February Lovell Park Hub Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service also has a drop-in group on the first Tuesday of every month, 18:00-20:00 at Leeds Civic Hall. Managing my mental health* Develop your understanding of mental health, what affects it and how you can build and maintain it. Look at how your relationship with yourself and others can impact on your mental health, and how you can develop strategies to look after yourself. 6 sessions. Mondays 13:30-15:30 22 January to 26 February Tenants Hall Mondays 18:00-20:00 5 February to 12 March Lovell Park Hub Continued on next page Page 2 of 8

3 Courses continued Mindfulness and meditation* Learn how to meditate and engage with mindfulness. Explore loving kindness, mindful meditation for pain, and how to overcome obstacles to mindfulness. 6 sessions. Wednesdays 14:00-16:00 7 February to 14 March Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Prism: for people who identify as LGBT+ Full venue details provided when you book. Attendance at a Prism (below) or general (page 1) session is essential. Wednesday 17 January 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre Friday 9 February 12:00-14:00 Leeds city centre Thursdays 22 February to 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre 15 March Self compassion course: 4 sessions* Self compassion* Explore what compassion is, the components of self compassion, and when and how to be more compassionate towards yourself. 4 sessions. Wednesdays 18:00-20:00 28 February to 21 March Clarence House *Attendance at an Introduction to Group Work session (details on page 1) is essential prior to joining any group marked with a *. Booking is essential for all groups. I was worried about being judged and was nervous, but I wasn t judged at all. I felt comfortable and enjoyed coming every week. Peer support has been important for me because I ve learnt a lot... I now can look after myself better, I ve learnt how to build positive relationships with myself and I know my own strengths. Page 3 of 8

4 Workshops Building confidence* Explore what confidence means to you and what gets in the way of your confidence, and identify ways to build and maintain your confidence. This workshop is part of the Horizons project. Monday 15 January 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre Building resilience: coping with life s challenges* Explore what resilience is and learn how to recognise, maintain and build your ability to cope with difficulties and challenges. Tuesday 6 February 14:00-16:00 Shine Friday 2 March 10:30-14:30 Clarence House Building self-esteem* Start to explore how you feel about yourself, and share and learn ways to build and maintain healthy self-esteem. For more in-depth learning, please see our Building self-esteem course. Monday 22 January 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre Changing Gear: skills groups for people with lived experience of both mental health difficulties and using substances (Changing Gear courses on p.2) (Changing Gear only) Tuesday 9 January 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy Managing change* Tuesday 23 January 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy Coping with crisis* Tuesday 30 January 14:00-16:00 Recovery Academy Coping with panic* Explore what panic is and how to recognise it, and learn ways to manage and reduce it. Wednesday 31 January 14:00-16:00 Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Tuesday 20 March 14:00-16:00 Shine Coping with setbacks* Explore how setbacks affect you and learn coping strategies and practical tools to solve problems and recognise your achievements. Tuesday 6 March 14:00-16:00 Shine Monday 19 March 18:00-20:00 Lovell Park Hub Emotional eating* For people who use eating or over-eating as a coping strategy. Learn what affects eating other than physical hunger, and explore ways to have a healthier relationship with food and overcome setbacks. Monday 19 March 10:30-14:30 Tenants Hall Five ways to wellbeing* Learn five actions you can take in your everyday life to help you feel good and function well. Tuesday 13 February 14:00-16:00 Shine Introduction to mindfulness* Learn what mindfulness means, discover what daily activities you can do mindfully, and experience mindfulness meditation using the breath. Tuesday 23 January 14:00-16:00 Shine Continued on next page Page 4 of 8

5 Workshops continued Managing anxiety* Learn what anxiety is, how to recognise it, and ways to manage and reduce it. Tuesday 16 January 10:30-14:30 Clarence House Tuesday 27 February 14:00-16:00 Shine NEW WORKSHOP! Managing my mood* Explore the effects of different moods on our daily lives, what can impact on our moods, and how we can develop positive strategies to manage our moods. Friday 16 February 10:30-14:30 Clarence House Prism: for people who identify as LGBT+ Full venue details provided when you book. Attendance at a Prism (below) or general (page 1) session is essential. Wednesday 17 January 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre (Prism only) Friday 9 February 12:00-14:00 Leeds city centre Being different: 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre Monday 26 February identity and mental health* Building self esteem* Monday 5 February 12:00-14:00 Leeds city centre Discrimination and self image Wednesdays 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre (2 part workshop)* 7 AND 14 February Introduction to mindfulness* Monday 12 March 12:00-14:00 Leeds city centre Skills, strengths and abilities* Friday 23 March 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre Talking to others* Wednesday 31 January 18:00-20:00 Leeds city centre Setting boundaries* Explore why we need physical and emotional boundaries in our lives, and how to set and maintain healthy personal boundaries. Wednesday 28 March 10:30-14:30 Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Wellbeing flower* Develop your own unique wellbeing flower to take away from this practical workshop. The flower includes information on things that help you to stay well, as well as your early warning signs and triggers. This workshop is part of the Horizons project. Monday 29 January 13:30-15:30 Burley Lodge Centre *Attendance at an Introduction to Group Work session (details on page 1) is essential prior to joining any group marked with a *. Booking is essential for all groups. It has really reduced my isolation and was a way to express to others with similar histories, similar and painful experiences. There was a great deal of insight into how we see things and how to better manage our lives. Page 5 of 8

6 Support groups Develop a deeper understanding of your mental health in a safe, supportive environment with others who have been through similar experiences. Celebrate successes, receive support when things aren t going so well, share experiences and learn from other people s coping strategies. General support group daytime* Wednesdays 13:00-15:00 Weekly Clarence House General support group evening* Mondays 18:00-20:00 Twice per month Inkwell Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service support group: for people who have been bereaved by suicide at any time Wednesdays 12:00-14:00 Weekly Clarence House Leeds Suicide Bereavement Service also has a drop-in group on the first Tuesday of every month, 18:00-20:00 at Leeds Civic Hall. THRU skills and support groups: for year olds Tuesdays 16:30-18:30 Weekly The Market Place Thursdays 16:30-18:30 Weekly Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Please contact us for information about other THRU groups and introduction sessions *Attendance at an Introduction to Group Work session (details on page 1) is essential prior to joining any group marked with a *. Booking is essential for all groups. Peer support has led to me defining myself and saying how I feel. The ability to express myself freely. I ve found my voice again. Feeling empowered because we are all peers. Page 6 of 8

7 Activity and social groups Socialise, get involved in activities and learn new skills in a safe, supportive environment. These groups are about chatting and having fun in a relaxed space, and are less focussed on emotional support than the skills and support groups. They are led by volunteers, who can meet you at your first group to introduce you. Most groups have funding to contribute towards members costs s social group For ages Fun and varied activities, such as trampolining, bowling, LazerZone and climbing. Thursdays 18:00-19:30 Fortnightly Locations around Leeds Crafts and games group Try out different board games and take part in relaxing arts and crafts activities in a friendly, supportive group. Tuesdays 14:00-16:00 Fortnightly Clarence House Creative writing group The group does short writing exercises, creating poems and short stories. Members can share their work or keep it private. Trips to the theatre and other literary places of interest. Tuesdays 10:30-12:30 Weekly Clarence House Early evening social group Mixed social group that goes out for drinks and a meal together around Leeds. Members decide on venues, and 2 is given towards cost of food. Wednesdays 16:30-19:30 Fortnightly Locations around Leeds Gardening group Maintaining and developing the Clarence House garden. No experience necessary. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes. Wednesdays 10:30-13:30 Weekly Clarence House Men s group Social group for men that goes out for drinks and a meal together around Leeds. Members decide on venues, and 2 is given towards cost of food. Wednesdays 16:30-19:30 Fortnightly Locations around Leeds Satellite social group Mixed social group that meets on Fridays for tea and a chat, and plans trips through the week to the cinema, theatre and places of interest across Yorkshire. Trips are often subsidised. Fridays + trips on other days 12:00-14:00 Weekly West Yorkshire Playhouse café Technicolour social Social group for LGBT+ people, offering a friendly space to chat, relax and go on trips. Thursdays 18:00-20:00 Twice per month Locations around Leeds Textiles group Bring a project to work on with the help of the group and/or learn new skills. Basic materials provided or bring your own. Lots of tea and friendly conversation. Thursdays 10:30-12:30 Weekly Clarence House Women s Group Alternates between meeting at West Yorkshire Playhouse and going out somewhere else, either to another café or on a trip out to a gallery, park or other city. Mondays 13:00-15:00 Weekly West Yorkshire Playhouse café + other venues Page 7 of 8

8 Venues Burley Lodge Centre Better Leeds Communities, Burley Lodge Road, Burley LS6 1QF Clarence House Leeds Mind, 11 Clarence Road, Horsforth LS18 4LB De Lacey House Abbey Road, Kirkstall LS5 3HS Inkwell 31 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton LS7 3LW Lovell Park Hub Wintoun Street, Leeds city centre LS7 1DA Phoenix Health and Wellbeing Oxford Chambers, Oxford Place, Leeds city centre LS1 3AX Recovery Academy Hollis Place, off Burley Road LS3 1DG Shine Harehills Road, Harehills LS8 5HS Tenants Hall Acre Close, Middleton LS10 4HX The Market Place 18 New Market Place, Leeds city centre LS1 6DG West Yorkshire Playhouse Quarry Hill, Leeds city centre LS2 7UP Booking and information line: Website: Page 8 of 8