Recovery COLLEGE to. NE Hants & Farnham. autumn. summer. i o n. c o m p a s s HOPE

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1 NE Hants & Farnham Recovery c o m p a s s i o n COLLEGE acceptance HOPE autumn 2018 to summer 2019

2 REC OV E RY Welcome Recovery is about people improving their health and wellbeing. Recovery also means people finding ways to live a meaningful life, with or without the on going symptoms of an illness or condition. Recovery is about people pursuing their individual, unique life goals, becoming an expert in their own self-care and finding a new sense of purpose in life. is a new way of supporting people in their recovery. The college offers educational courses and workshops which aim to help people improve their health and wellbeing. This includes courses in relation to a range of psychological, mental and physical health conditions. The courses are aimed at everyone to learn to improve their health and wellbeing, for those who use health services, care for someone who does or are a health professional. We all experience similar things and can learn from each other: everyone is a student. Recovery is a personal journey. The Recovery College can support you in this journey, and transform the way you see and cope with your health and wellbeing and understand it in a more positive way. Welcome C O U R S E S NE Hants & Farnham Recovery College AUTUMN 2018 to SUMMER 2019 This is a directory of all the courses run by the Recovery College - they are subject to availability. Health and Wellbeing Courses Introduction to Recovery and Wellbeing Wellbeing and Recovery for Carers Understanding Courses Understanding Medication Understanding Psychosis Understanding PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Understanding Bipolar Understanding Depression and Anxiety Understanding Addictions Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Managing Mental Health at Work Understanding Personality Disorders Skills Courses Confidence and Self-Esteem Mindfulness Sustaining Meaningful Relationships Communication skills for Carers Suicide Prevention Training Pain Management Moving on from Self-Harm Relationships and Mental Health Positive Changes to Improve Wellbeing Introduction to Crisis Planning Recovery in ACTion Stress and Anxiety Management Healthy Sleep Habits Managing Intense Emotions Identifying a Career That s Right for Me FOR EMPLOYERS, LINE MANAGERS, HR PROFESSIONALS, OH WORKERS, and SENIOR LEADERS Mental Health Awareness There will be a cost attached to this course. Please contact the Recovery College for more information. Creativity Courses Creative Recovery Card Making Creative Writing Courses for Young People aged Courses for young people are being developed and will be advertised on a termly basis About the Recovery College ENROLLING (and contact details) FoCUS (Forum of Carers and people who Use Services) Become a member of Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust Recovery is learning from our experiences The Recovery College in North-east Hampshire and Farnham Contents

3 HEALTH and WELLBEING courses UNDERSTANDING courses The aim of our health and wellbeing courses is to enable you/those you support to have a healthier life and help recovery, personal growth and wellbeing. They can also provide activities which help emotional or physical wellbeing and teach you strategies to increase healthy living. Many of us experience physical or mental ill-health ourselves, know someone who does or care for someone who does. One in four of us experience a mental health problem at some time in our lives. Physical health conditions are also very common. Increasing our understanding of these conditions, understanding that our mind and body work together, and sharing our experiences and difficulties can be really important. Learning skills we can use to nurture and help improve our wellbeing and knowing how we can help and support a family member or friend can be really helpful. Our Understanding courses cover many areas where people can really learn to self-manage and to have a meaningful, rewarding life with or without symptoms of physical or mental health issues. Introduction to Recovery and Wellbeing Single 2 1 /2 hour workshop Wellbeing and Recovery for Carers 4 week course, 2 1 /2 hour sessions Understanding Medication Single 3 hour workshop taking medication and we will discuss reasons why people stop taking medications or do not take what is prescribed. Looking after someone with a mental illness? During this course we will talk about wellbeing and how it is connected to recovery. We will Does it sometimes affect your work, social life, your health? During this course we will look at the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medications Understanding Psychosis discuss what recovery means to you and how it is different for everyone, and learn about Recovery Colleges, how they are run and what they can offer. In this course we promote students to learn how to: Keep themselves well when caring for someone in a crisis, or who is suicidal or self-harming Understand diagnoses - what are these illnesses and the medications that are prescribed? Feel equipped to cope with distress and high emotion and getting a balance between supporting and enabling independence and recovery Know their rights as a carer. This includes legislation, financial and examine their benefits and side-effects. We will talk about common issues relating to medication such as: whether it works; how much and when to take medication; mixing medications with other prescription medication and/or alcohol and illicit drugs and involving people who use services and carers in decisions about medication. Students will learn about the terms informed consent and capacity around decision-making about Single 2 hours workshop During this course we will look at what psychosis is and how it is diagnosed. We will discuss the various causes for psychosis and the issues someone who is diagnosed with psychosis can encounter. We will examine what help or treatments there are for psychosis, talk about what the long-term outlook for someone with a diagnosis of psychosis is, and teach students how you can help someone with psychosis. support and personal budgets.

4 Understanding Bipolar Understanding Addictions Managing Mental Health at Work Understanding PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) 6 week course, 2 hour sessions During this course students will gain a better understanding of what PTSD and complex- PTSD are, and how this affects daily life. In helping the brain distinguish between the past and the present, we can learn how to cope/live with the symptoms. Despite having PTSD, a greater understanding can help us to make changes, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Week 1 - Introduction and Grounding Techniques Week 2 - What is PTSD and Complex PTSD Week 3 - Managing Wellbeing Week 4 - Managing Flashbacks and Triggers Week 5 - Managing Emotions and Thoughts Week 6 - Rebuilding Your Life Completion of a Support Plan is a requirement for the PTSD course. Single 2 1 /2 hour workshop During this course we will discuss the causes of bipolar disorder and how it is diagnosed. We will look at how to live with bipolar disorder and what issues an individual with this diagnosis may face and talk about how you can support someone diagnosed with bipolar. Understanding Depression & Anxiety 3 weeks, 2 1 /2 hour sessions This is an interactive student workshop where you will learn through education and experiential exercises. During the workshop we will: Identify goals for personal development Explore how the connection between our thoughts, physical sensations and behaviours can influence our feelings Learn how to improve wellbeing through tolerating anxiety and lifting low mood 3 weeks, 2 hour sessions The Understanding Addictions course is co-developed and co-delivered by a professional in the field of addiction recovery together with someone with lived experience of addictions and recovery. The course aims to explain: How addiction works and possible causes. Addiction as a whole Diagnosis and recovery pathways from addiction. Introduction to the Autistic Spectrum Single 3 hour workshop During this workshop we will begin to explore autism and the autistic spectrum, taking a look at the differing facets of this condition, and the effects these have on the individual on the autistic spectrum, giving a better understanding of the wide range of people and manifestations of what we call the autistic spectrum. In the workshop, we will also be sharing plenty of practical hints and tips to help each other to deal with the practicalities of living and thriving with autism. 1 week course, 3 hour session This workshop promotes discussion around the benefits and perceived disadvantages of disclosing mental health issues at work. It looks at how to tell your employer/ colleagues about your mental health issues including whether to disclose when making job applications and attending interviews. The course considers your rights and responsibilities and looks at the employer s requirement to make reasonable adjustments. The workshop will look at what kinds of adjustments could be made and identifies practical support plus information and advice available to manage mental health in the workplace. Understanding Personality Disorders 3 week course, 2 hour sessions During this course students will gain a better understanding of personality and Personality Disorder and learn more about different types of Personality Disorder. Students will learn about its impact and about treatment for recovery.

5 SKILLS courses Self-management is something we all do. Learning skills to help you to reach your goals can be really important and are included in this section. Learning skills gives us a sense of being more in control of our lives and this can help our physical and mental wellbeing enormously. It helps us make the most of our lives. Confidence and Self-Esteem Mindfulness 6 weeks, 2 hour workshop 6 week course, hour sessions This course is offered by a range of partners and will vary in length. The confidence and self-esteem course has Contact the Recovery College for been developed to support students who may more information. have little experience and/or confidence in Mindfulness is aimed at becoming more attending and participating in group work. aware of our thoughts and bodily sensations This makes the group an ideal start for a in a non- judgmental way, helping us to student s journey within the Recovery College. become more present in the moment and to The course supports students to develop skills make an informed choice about our responses which promote healthy confidence and to thoughts, feelings, and events. During the self-esteem. Within the course students course we will learn a number of mindfulness will explore themes of understanding what exercises which you will be encouraged to confidence and self-esteem means to them, practice every day at home. In order to gain think about and develop skills of conflict full benefit from this group, a commitment management and assertiveness, and test to all weekly sessions and a willingness to these skills out in practical ways during practice exercises between sessions supportive role play and group exercises is essential. Sustaining Meaningful Relationships 6 weeks, 2 hour workshop During this course students will learn about building and maintaining healthy relationships. We will consider boundaries and communication within relationships and explore issues of trust, forgiveness and conflict management. Students will learn effective methods of communicating with others. Communication Skills for Carers Single 2 1 /2 hour workshop This is a Workshop for Carers of people experiencing mental health challenges. It can be difficult to communicate with those we care about who have mental health challenges because we may worry that we will make things worse, cause upset or offence or inadvertently trigger the person to relapse. If you are a Carer and would like to learn more about your communication style and build on your strengths then this is the workshop for you. We will be looking at what makes healthy communication and identifying skills to improve communication. There are some practical activities which are designed to explore common dynamics. Students learn about assertiveness and setting limits. There is a break during the workshop for Carers to meet each other informally. Suicide Prevention Training 4 week course, 2 hour sessions Suicide remains a very challenging topic to talk about. This course will help raise awareness of suicide and increase the skills of people who experience suicidal thoughts to keep themselves safe. The course aims to increase the confidence of those that care or work with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, understanding the perspectives of the families, friends, carers and clinicians of those at risk of suicide. This course also hopes to challenge the stigma that can be a barrier to people who feel at risk of suicide from seeking help and support. Pain Management Single 3 hour workshop Chronic pain is an individual experience and people react to living with it in different ways. People with chronic pain often have difficulties carrying out daily activities, including work and exercise. This can be very distressing and people can often feel low and anxious as a result. The pain management course aims to help you manage.

6 Moving on from Self-Harm 3 week course, 2 hour sessions This course aims to provide a better understanding of self-harm and what we can do to reduce it. With a focus on harm reduction and individual empowerment, each student will develop a plan to help them manage their situation and gain an understanding and insight into self-harm and what we can do to support ourselves as well as others. Positive Changes to Improve Wellbeing 6 week course, 2 hour sessions During the course we will be looking at the importance of including activities that will provide balance to your lifestyle and improve your wellbeing. We will be looking at the principles of the Wheel of Wellbeing, what stops us from making changes and how to confidently set and work towards goals. Introduction to Crisis Planning Recovery in ACTion 8 week course, 2 hour sessions This course is based on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). During this course students will learn about the importance of leading a value-based life by thinking about what is really important to them in their life (values) and learn about the difference between acting on thoughts and acting on values. Students will learn about how to observe experiences through mindfulness, and learn about barriers to leading a value-driven life. Healthy Sleep Habits Single 3 hour workshop Getting a good night s sleep is important for our physical and mental wellbeing. What will I achieve by the end of the course? An understanding of what sleep is and the sleep cycle An improved ability to recognise what can prevent us from getting a good night s sleep and the impact of this on our wellbeing Practical strategies to develop good sleeping habits Relationships and Mental Health Single 2 1 /2 hour workshop 1 week course, 3 hour session The aim of the course is to help people who use our services, their families, friends and others attending recovery college courses to explore the impact of mental illness on relationships. It aims to help attendees to recognise changes in roles and responsibilities and the challenge of negotiating changes during illness and recovery. It aims to help During this workshop you will gain a good understanding of the importance of having a Crisis Plan. You will have an increased awareness of recognising early signs and symptoms and have the opportunity to discuss helpful actions to take which will support your recovery journey. Stress and Anxiety Management 6 week course, hour sessions Provided by The Wellbeing Centre This course is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based and uses the self help techniques from various prescription books, during the course students will learn what stress and anxiety is, how it affects us and the people around us, how it develops, skills for coping and a plan for moving forward. Managing Intense Emotions 10 week course, 2 hour sessions During this course students will gain a better understanding of Borderline/Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and the experiences of intense emotional reactions, and behaviours used to cope with these. Students will learn emotion and behaviour attendees to recognise unhelpful patterns management skills, learn to more effectively of behaviour and/or communication that communicate about emotions and behaviours, may develop. It aims to help develop an and gain skills that can be used immediately understanding of how relationships can be in day to day life. maintained, alongside episodes of illness.

7 Identifying a Career That s Right for Me 2 weeks, 2 hour sessions During this workshop you will discover what your individual values are, why your values matter and how you can use your values to reshape your career path. You will then move on to (i) learning about the difference between talents, strengths and skills, and (ii) identifying your own talents, strengths and skills. The workshop ends by considering the value of knowing your strengths and skills. For Employers, line managers, HR professionals, OH workers and senior leaders: Mental Health Awareness There will be a cost attached to this course. Please contact the Recovery College for more information. Single 6 hour workshop This workshop aims to increase knowledge of how to support employees who are living with a mental / physical health condition. This workshop is an introductory session to raise awareness of mental health. It is designed to give employers, Line managers, HR professionals, OH workers and senior leaders: An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma. A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues and the requirements for reasonable adjustments. An introduction to looking after your own mental health. Confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue. Signposting to helpful resources.

8 CREATIVITY courses Using creative methods such as art, drama and music can improve wellbeing and help us learn strategies to help ourselves. Exploring feelings, the enjoyment that comes from creative activities and tapping into memories stored through music can be very positive. Creative Recovery Creative Writing 6 week course, 2 hour sessions This course aims to introduce students to creative activities that could be used to help them think about feelings and wellbeing. By making creative choices students may experience the motivation to develop their creativity further, making steps towards personal development to help their recovery. 6 week course, 2 hour sessions Creative writing can be a very powerful way of expressing ourselves and making sense of things that can often be hard to unpick even in our own minds. It can also find a way to share experiences with others that might otherwise be difficult. In this course, we aim to make it a fun way of reaching out in friendship, love and shared interests. For this course, all you will need to bring along is a pencil or pen. You won t be asked to read aloud at first if you don t want to, but we hope that by week six you will feel relaxed enough to share. Card Making 8 week course, 2 hour sessions The main purpose of the course is to socialise while doing something creative. The course is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters. We will be using a variety of card making techniques including peel off stickers, 3D decoupage, rubber stamping and die cutting. a b o u t th e Recovery College Who can come to a Recovery College course? Courses are open to: People aged 18 and above who want to improve their health and wellbeing. Courses for young people aged year olds are being developed and will be advertised on a termly basis. People with physical and mental health conditions Family members and carers Staff working in voluntary and statutory organisations. Students may enrol in any course at the Recovery College. Some courses are aimed at people experiencing particular difficulties, but these are appropriate for anyone to attend. Where do courses take place? Courses are offered in a range of venues across Surrey. How much does a course cost? All courses are free unless a price is stated. Will I be able to attend a course if I had difficulties with learning at school? Yes! The courses are aimed at a range of students though some rely on reading and writing more than others. Please contact us to discuss your individual learning needs and see which courses may be most suitable. One of us can also help you to develop your own Individual Learning Plan to support you.

9 e n r o l l i n g How do I know when the courses are running? Dates of upcoming courses including times and locations are ed to enrolled students every term. To find out more information, or to enquire about courses advertised in this prospectus, please contact us. You can find out more about all of our courses, including our different course venues, and our partner organisations on the Recovery College website. What happens if not enough people enrol onto a course? Unfortunately we can t run a course if there aren t enough attendees. We will inform you if this is the case with a course that you have booked onto. Who provides the courses? The Recovery College is a partnership arrangement involving a range of organisations such as the NHS, voluntary organisations, the local authority and existing colleges. Refer to course details to see which organisation provides each course. All courses are run either by Surrey & Borders Partnership Foundation NHS Trust or by staff from one of our partnership organisations. The courses are co-developed and co-delivered with How do I access the Recovery College/enrol on a course? You don t need to be referred to the Recovery College - it is open to everyone. To attend a course you must enrol to the college. It is not possible to turn up for a course without enrolling first. You will not be allowed to stay for the class if you have not enrolled. To enrol, you need to complete and return an enrolment form. You can request a form via text, , phone or you can write to us (see contact details below). The form is also available to print out from the website. Please contact us if you have any questions about enrolling: Recovery College Theta House, Lyon Way, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7ER phone: mobile: (SMS text only) recovery.college@sabp.nhs.uk Find us at NE Hants/Farnham & Surrey Recovery College. We post course updates as well as other information on this page Recovery Coaches or Recovery College Volunteers. They are experts by experience When you complete the enrolment form you with lived experience of a mental or physical health condition, or are supporting will be asked to agree to the Recovery College someone else with a mental or physical health condition. Code of Conduct and to our Information Sharing Policy. For further details of these Can I volunteer at the Recovery College? The Recovery College offers people with lived experience opportunities to get involved as volunteers. Our courses are written and taught by people with lived experience of physical and mental health difficulties alongside professionals. The Recovery College offers a caring approach where we can all learn together. please see our website or feel free to contact us on the details above. We encourage friends and family members to attend courses separately in order to fully engage and make the most out of the course you re attending.

10 If you have experience of using Surrey and Borders s services, or supporting someone who uses their services, you might be interested in joining the Forum of Carers and people who Use Services (FoCUS). FoCUS is looking for new members to provide The Trust with feedback about the way the Trust do things and help to improve services. We hold public meetings two months out of three in various locations throughout Surrey and North East Hampshire. You can be reimbursed for your travel costs or we can arrange transport. In the third month FoCUS Representatives discuss issues raised at the public meetings with the Trust s Directors and Chief Executive. We can also send you regular updates, by post or and you can give us your views. You can also follow us on SaBP or Like us on Facebook com/focus.sabp For more information please contact Jane Ahmed by Jane.Ahmed@surreycoalition.org.uk, office telephone: , mobile/sms text: or website: Become a member of Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust If you would like to become a member of Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust and receive invitations to free informative events, please visit the membership section of our website or us at engage@sabp.nhs.uk or telephone Alternatively, membership forms are available from the Recovery College. janie louise hunt trained as a graphic designer and now uses these skills for the design of the Recovery College prospectuses and for Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust s Quality Improvement team. Being creative is good for our wellbeing and enables a continued journey of recovery. With lived experience of mental ilness, (complex- PTSD), co-facilitating Recovery College courses including Understanding PTSD and Discovering Self-Compassion has brought about a passionate belief in recovery and mental health. Live with HOPE. HOPE creates possibilities. Possibilities bring about change. Change can build a more fulfilling & meaningful life.

11 NE Hants and Farnham Recovery College offers a variety of courses and workshops promoting mental and physical health and wellbeing. OPPORTUNITY Delivered by people with lived experience working alongside professionals. Courses and workshops include: Recovery in ACTion, Communications Skills for Carers, Understanding Personality Disorders, Understanding Depression and Anxiety, Positive Changes to Improve Wellbeing, Managing Intense Emotions, and Creative Writing. contact us on: phone: text only: recovery.college@sabp.nhs.uk s e l f - c o m p a s s i o n RESILIENCE designed by janie louise hunt