Courses at Recovery College East – Spring 2017
All courses in Cambridge are highlighted in blue and will be held at Recovery College
East, 128-130 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DP.
All courses in Peterborough are highlighted in green and will be held at Recovery
College East, Gloucester Centre, Morpeth Close, Orton Longueville, Peterborough,
PE2 7JU, except where indicated otherwise.
All courses held at City College Peterborough are highlighted in purple.
Courses have a suffix to the course code (eg: ‘/1’, ‘/2’ etc) and are run over several
sessions. You will need to attend all the sessions. Courses may be offered more than once
in the term.
Workshops do not have a suffix to the course code and are run over one session only,
although they may be offered more than once in the term. You only need to attend one
session.
Telling My Story
010
Often by telling our story we can make sense of what has happened, giving us an
opportunity to accept and to express and celebrate who we are. Building on your
strengths and increasing confidence, the course will equip you to tell your own recovery
story. You will be encouraged to produce your recovery story in a medium of your choice
for the final session.
CAM
010/1
Thu 09 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
010/2
Thu 16 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
010/3
Thu 23 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
010/4
Thu 30 Mar
12.30pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
PBR
010/1
Thu 09 Mar
10am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
010/2
Thu 16 Mar
10am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
010/3
Thu 23 Mar
10am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
010/4
Thu 30 Mar
10am - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
Recovery College East
1
Spring Term 2017
Spirituality and Wellbeing
014
This course is an opportunity to develop our individual perspective on what gives us
meaning and purpose in our life. This course provides an opportunity to explore
spirituality in a context of recovery and wellbeing. Through exploring different types of
spirituality, we can enhance the recovery journey and our own sense of wellbeing. The
course covers our sense of meaning, purpose (spirituality) and its connection to life,
mindfulness and creativity.
CAM
014/1
Mon 06 Feb
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
014/2
Mon 20 Feb
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
014/3
Mon 06 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
014/4
Mon 20 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
Breathing Space – An Opportunity To Practice Mindfulness
015
Life can be challenging when we are facing our own personal struggles: we might
experience our minds being filled with worrying thoughts and self-criticism. There are
times when we might try to tackle these thoughts, but this can leave us feeling unhappy
or perhaps anxious. Mindfulness gives you the chance to see things differently.
Becoming mindful allows you the space to really be in the present moment. This
workshop also provides you with the opportunity to think about mindfulness as a
wellness tool in your recovery journey.
CAM
015/1
Thu 09 Mar
11am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
CAM
015/2
Thu 16 Mar
11am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
CAM
015/3
Thu 23 Mar
11am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
CAM
015/4
Thu 30 Mar
11am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
PBR
015/1
Thu 02 Feb
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
PBR
015/2
Thu 09 Feb
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
PBR
015/3
Thu 16 Feb
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
Mental Health through the Ages
039
Join us for a journey through time where we will explore our understanding of mental
health and psychiatry from ancient history to the current day.
PBR
039
Recovery College East
Fri 17 Mar
10am - 1pm
2
Peterborough RCE
Spring Term 2017
An Introduction to Medication
043
This course provides an opportunity to discuss beliefs and ideas of how medicines work
and to explore the practical barriers which can impact on taking medicine effectively.
Also included in this course will be advice on where to find accurate and up to date
information on medication
PBR
043
Wed 15 Mar
1pm - 2.30pm
Peterborough RCE
Thinking about Coming Off or Changing Your Medication
044
This course will give students the opportunity to consider the advantages and
disadvantages of stopping/changing medication as well as looking at the reasons behind
any choices made.
Students will also have the opportunity to find out more about some of the side effects
and challenges people may experience when they either change or stop taking
medication.
PBR
044
Wed 22 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
Introduction to Research
047
Come and discover more about the research taking place within CPFT. Learn how to find
out about participating in research trials and how to get involved in the research
process.
CAM
047
Thu 09 Feb
11am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
Interview Panel Training
062
It’s always important to have representation by people who have received services
and/or carers when interviewing mental health staff. Register on this course to receive
training in recruitment and selection and to gain important skills in interviewing
techniques so your expertise can then be called upon for future staff recruitment.
CAM
062
Recovery College East
Wed 29 Mar
10am - 4pm
3
Cambridge RCE
Spring Term 2017
Interview Panel Training Refresher Course
062R
This course is for students who have already completed the 1 day interview panel
training course. It is a short one-off workshop designed to refresh your skills and
knowledge.
PBR
062R
Wed 08 Feb
1pm - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
Wonderful World, Beautiful People
064
This workshop will focus on the things we consider to be ‘normal’ and ‘different’ and will
explore these terms in a cultural context. For example: how health and illness are
understood and treated in the UK compared with other parts of the world.
PBR
064
Fri 17 Feb
10am - 12.30pm
Peterborough RCE
How To Facilitate Your Own Group
077
This half day workshop will focus on skills needed to effectively facilitate a group –
whether in a work setting or if you are thinking about setting up your own peer support
group. Topics include: Facilitation styles, what happens when facilitation goes wrong,
understanding group dynamics and developing a facilitation tool kit.
CAM
077
Thu 23 Feb
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
RCE Course Co-production Day
080
An opportunity for students and staff and other interested parties to come together to
develop new recovery focused courses for the college.
CAM
080
Thu 02 Feb
11am - 3pm
Cambridge RCE
PBR
080
Fri 03 Mar
11am - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
Recovery College East
4
Spring Term 2017
Decluttering – For A Calmer Home
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081
Areas in your home filled with clutter?
Rooms that don't function as they should?
Drawers overflowing with random objects?
Paperwork in piles?
Don't know where to start?
Come along to our workshop to gather and share ideas on hoarding issues and decluttering tips. We will then have a one-off follow-up session for students to share their
progress to date.
CAM
081/1
Wed 01 Feb
1pm - 3.30pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
081/2
Wed 22 Feb
1pm - 2.30pm
Cambridge RCE
High Tea with Rising Roses WI
085
100 years on and the Women’s Institute is fresh, full of ideas and growing at lightening
speed from our ‘Jam and Jerusalem’ roots. Ever wondered what we get up to at our
meetings, or interested in meeting some members to learn why they love being a part of
the country’s largest women’s voluntary organisation? Anyone identifying themselves as
a woman is very welcome to come along to take tea and scones with us on the day and
find out how you too can join!
PBR
085
Wed 01 Mar
2pm - 3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
A Special Scar – Surviving Bereavement Through Suicide
089
This workshop will consider the impact of bereavement through suicide for family
members and those close to the person. The grief of a suicide takes a different form than
other types of death. What happens to those of us left behind? When our society often
views suicide with fear and disapproval it can be difficult for us to come to terms with our
loss and seek help and support.
(This workshop will be led by a Clinical Psychologist from CPFT.)
CAM
089
Wed 15 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
PBR
089
Wed 08 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
Recovery College East
5
Spring Term 2017
Becoming More Confident
094
In this course we will look at where we are currently in terms of our confidence and think
about what supports us to feel more confident. We will explore some ideas about
becoming more assertive and think about the self-talk we practice and the impact this
has on our confidence.
CAM
094
Mon 30 Jan
2pm - 4.30pm
Cambridge RCE
Creative Wellness Tools
095
In this course we will share ideas about the creative ways we already use to support our
wellness. This is a practical session too and there will be plenty of time and support to
create a wellness tool in class. We aim for it to be a fun workshop, and we hope you will
discover you are more creative than you think.
CAM
095
Thu 02 Mar
10.30am - 3pm
Cambridge RCE
PBR
095/1
Tue 31 Jan
1pm - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
095/2
Tue 07 Feb
1pm - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
095/3
Tue 14 Feb
1pm - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
Combatting Stigma
097
Though there is more recognition now about the stigma associated with mental health,
we still have a long way to go. In this course we will look at the different factors which
make up stigma. We will consider both external and self-stigma as well as finding out
about our rights in this area and some different ways we can challenge any stigma we
experience or see.
CAM
097
Wed 22 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
So you think you can't… decorate cakes & biscuits?
101
This will be a “hands on” workshop so bring your aprons! We will consider what makes us
think we can not do certain things and then very practically challenge our beliefs by
making icings, designing and decorating cakes and biscuits to admire, show off, give as
gifts, eat and enjoy!
PBR
101
Recovery College East
Tue 28 Mar
10am - 1pm
6
Peterborough RCE
Spring Term 2017
Recovery College Open Morning
107
An opportunity to visit the recovery college and receive some support with registering
and enrolling on courses.
CAM
107
Thu 23 Feb
10am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
PBR
107
Wed 01 Mar
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
So you think you can’t… sing?
109
Whether you’re confident with singing or you would describe yourself as not being able
to sing at all this workshop offers the chance for you to consider in depth the personal,
emotional and cultural significance of singing. Whether used for self-expression, stressrelief or pleasure, explore the significance of singing in your life. There is no obligation
to sing but you may discover your voice is more powerful than you think!
PBR
109
Fri 10 Feb
10.30am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
So you think you can’t… make a dreamcatcher?
110
This workshop is a chance to get creative and learn about the meaning behind
dreamcatchers, with a chance to have a go at making your own dreamcatcher.
No experience needed!
PBR
110
Tue 07 Mar
10am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
So you think you can’t… make a safety pin bracelet?
111
This will be a fun workshop where you will make your own safety pin bracelet. You will
learn simple jewellery making techniques including how to use flat nose pliers, and how
to tie a knot in elastic cord. You don't need to have any experience in jewellery making but if you do that would be a bonus!
PBR
111
Recovery College East
Tue 21 Mar
1pm - 4pm
7
Peterborough RCE
Spring Term 2017
So you think you can’t… write poetry?
112
Ever heard the expression “I’m a poem and I didn’t know it?” well this workshop aims to
unleash your inner poet by providing you with a hands on introduction to poetry. We will
explore poetry from various angles, beginning with what poetry is and how we can use
this in a positive way whilst taking in many fun and interesting exercises to get you
writing your own poetry along the way. There will be opportunities for writing together
and sharing your writing with fellow students.
PBR
112
Fri 03 Feb
10.30am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
So you think you can’t…draw faces?
113
This will be a fun 'taster' workshop where you will learn some basic, easy techniques that
will enable you to start drawing realistic faces. There will be a variety of 'interesting' faces
for you to choose from but if you have a particular face that you would like to draw then
please bring a good, reasonable size printout with you on the day. Cartridge paper,
pencils & pastels will be supplied but please feel free to bring along your own materials if
you prefer. (The best pencils to use are those softer than HB, preferably B2 to B6.)
CAM
113
Mon 27 Feb
2pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
So you think you can’t…design & make a tote bag?
114
This will be a fun workshop where you will learn some basic techniques that will enable
you to create your own design for a tote bag and then progress to creating your tote bag
using a sewing machine. There will be a selection of' fabrics & accessories for you to
work with on day one but you may decide to bring your own fabric &/or accessories to
use on day two if you prefer. No previous experience of design or the use of a sewing
machine required!
CAM
114/1
Mon 13 Mar
2pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
114/2
Mon 27 Mar
2pm - 4pm
Cambridge RCE
Recovery College East
8
Spring Term 2017
Rhythm Of Life
121
This three week course explores how we all experience music, rhythm and sound in a
totally unique way. There will be an opportunity to share and discuss a whole range of
sounds from the environment as well as our own musical preferences. The course will
also look at how we can use music, rhythm and sound as a wellness tool.
CAM
121/1
Wed 01 Mar
10am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
121/2
Wed 08 Mar
10am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
121/3
Wed 15 Mar
10am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
PBR
121/1
Thu 02 Feb
1pm - 3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
121/2
Thu 09 Feb
1pm - 3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
121/3
Thu 16 Feb
1pm - 3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
Gardening for Wellbeing
127
“Gardening is good for the soul!” and we are delighted that we now have an outdoor
space in Cambridge, although it is in need of a little TLC! We are hoping to transform it
into a beautiful, tranquil space for everyone to enjoy. We would love this to become a
project for our students to become involved in – everything from designing, planning,
clearing, planting & upcycling. We will also use this time to reflect on why gardening is
so good for our wellbeing. (Make sure you dress for the weather!!)
CAM
127/1
Mon 20 Feb
10am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
CAM
127/2
Mon 06 Mar
10am - 12.30pm
Cambridge RCE
Magazine Co-production
129
Recovery College East are excited to offer our students the opportunity to be a part of a
new project to create a magazine that is written for and by people with lived experience
of mental health challenges and long-term physical health challenges. This workshop will
look to gather your ideas around what you want to see from the magazine and comment
on every aspect of its conception. We are very keen for our students to bring their skills
and insight not only to this session but to the project as a whole so if you are interested
in being a part of the project going forward then we strongly recommend you attend this
session.
CAM
129
Recovery College East
Thu 09 Feb
1pm - 3pm
9
Cambridge RCE
Spring Term 2017
Carers’ Trust Drop-in Session
142
Looking after someone? We can help.
Family carers are encouraged to come along to this open access drop-in session to find
out about the support available to them.
(with Carers Trust Cambridgeshire and Carers Trust Peterborough)
PBR
142
Tue 14 Mar
11am - 1pm
Peterborough RCE
Journeying Through Life
145
Journeying through life: looking back, the here and now, and looking forward.
In this workshop we will explore a range of factors that have shaped our own mental
health journeys. These will include biological, social and psychological factors. We will
then visualise our own journeys by creating a personal collage to represent the different
phases of our journeys through life.
(Run in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University)
CAM
145
Wed 01 Mar
1pm - 3.30pm
Cambridge RCE
Assertiveness
146
We will explore how to say things in such a way that we are more likely to be heard. We
will look at the qualities of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive to
get our voice heard. This course will help you develop this learnable skill which is an
effective form of communication.
PBR
146/1
Tue 31 Jan
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
PBR
146/2
Tue 07 Feb
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
PBR
146/3
Tue 14 Feb
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
Recovery College East
10
Spring Term 2017
Self-Coaching for Wellness
147
This course is run by the Recovery Coach Team and will give participants an opportunity
to explore what the self-coaching model is and how this could be used to sustain
motivation and grow confidence whilst setting and achieving goals. We will consider
how this can support your recovery and share ideas, tools and resources about how to
take control over your personal journey.
CAM
147/1
Mon 13 Mar
10am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
CAM
147/2
Mon 20 Mar
10am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
CAM
147/3
Mon 27 Mar
10am - 12noon
Cambridge RCE
PBR
147/1
Thu 09 Mar
2pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
147/2
Thu 16 Mar
2pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
147/3
Thu 23 Mar
2pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
Welcome to Recovery College East
150
These sessions offer a chance for students, new and old, to come along and learn more
about the history and ethos of the college. You will have a chance to become
comfortable with your surroundings before undertaking courses with us over the coming
term.
CAM
150
Mon 30 Jan
10.30am - 11.30am
Cambridge RCE
PBR
150
Wed 01 Feb
2pm - 3pm
Peterborough RCE
Introduction to the Recovery Coach Team
RCT
Come and learn about a new service that has been set up to help and support people
make the transition from secondary mental health services. This new service is called the
Recovery Coach Team.
This introductory session will allow you the opportunity to learn about the service, how it
works, what it might be able to offer and how it might be useful to you.
CAM
RCT
Recovery College East
Wed 08 Feb
10.30am - 12.30pm Cambridge RCE
11
Spring Term 2017
PEER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME (PEP)
A new PEP training course will be offered in Peterborough in the summer term for people
with lived experience of mental health challenges who want to support others and aim to
gain employment as peer workers. Students who want to apply will need to register for,
and attend, the following events this term:
PEP Essential Information Session
PEPE
Our mental health trust has led the way in training and employing Peer Workers (people
with lived experience of mental health challenges). During this session we will provide all
the necessary information about the application process and what to expect on the
course.
You only need to attend EITHER the morning session OR the afternoon session.
PBR
PEPE
Fri 10 Mar
10am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
PBR
PEPE
Fri 10 Mar
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Peterborough RCE
PEP Group Interviews
PEPGI
For those who have attended the PEP Essential Information Session and applied for the
Peer Employment Programme.
Your attendance is required for the whole day.
PBR
PEPGI
Fri 24 Mar
9.30am - 4.30pm
Peterborough RCE
PEP 1-2-1 Selection Interviews
PEPSI
For those students who have been invited for interview. You will be informed of the date
and time of your interview nearer the time.
PBR
PEPSI
Wed 29 Mar
9am - 5pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
PEPSI
Fri 31 Mar
9am - 5pm
Peterborough RCE
Please note: Prospective PEP students who have not attended other courses at the
college are also advised to apply for the following two courses to gain an understanding
of our principles and how we work (see next page).
Introduction to Recovery (PEP)
Wellness Planning (for PEP)
Recovery College East
12
Spring Term 2017
PEER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME (PEP)
Additional PEP Courses for New Students
Introduction to Recovery (for PEP)
PEPI
This course will look at how ideas about recovery and resilience have become central to
our understanding of mental health.
PBR
PEPI
Tue 28 Feb
9.30am - 12.30pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
PEPI
Thu 02 Mar
1pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
Wellness Planning (for PEP)
PEPW
This course aims to increase our awareness of what we can do to stay well. As peer
workers we make the transition from receiving services to becoming service providers
and it is very important that we know how to look after ourselves well.
PBR
PEPW
Tue 28 Feb
1.30pm - 4pm
Peterborough RCE
PBR
PEPW
Thu 02 Mar
9.30am - 12noon
Peterborough RCE
Recovery College East
13
Spring Term 2017
CITY COLLEGE PETERBOROUGH
PATHWAY ONE
PATH1
Week 1: Moving Forward
In week one we will explore the things we need to begin to move forward in our lives. We
will share ideas about different ways of overcoming potential barriers, stepping beyond
our current comfort zones, maximising our influence on situations and think about the
‘self-talk’ we practice and the impact this has on our confidence.
Week 2: Developing Our Own Mindful Practice
In week two we will introduce the concept of mindfulness and its use as a wellness tool.
There will be opportunities to try various mindfulness techniques such as guided
meditation, mindful drawing, mindful eating and developing positive self-statements.
Week 3: Creativity through Writing
This is a fun and interactive session around short fiction and poetry writing. The course
will provide insight and hands on practise with basic elements of fiction writing such as
developing characterisation, creating a settings and events. There will be opportunities
for writing together and sharing your writing with fellow students.
Week 4: Creativity through Collage
This final session is a fun workshop where we will share ideas about the creative ways we
already support our wellness and explore a new one. This is a practical session and there
will be plenty of time and support to create your own collage.
Group 1
PBR
PATH1/1 Wed 01 Feb
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/2 Wed 08 Feb
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/3 Wed 15 Feb
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/4 Wed 22 Feb
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
Group 2
PBR
PATH1/1 Wed 08 Mar
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/2 Wed 15 Mar
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/3 Wed 22 Mar
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH1/4 Wed 29 Mar
10am - 12noon
City College, Peterborough
Recovery College East
14
Spring Term 2017
CITY COLLEGE PETERBOROUGH
PATHWAY TWO
PATH2
Week 1: Moving Forward
In week one we will explore the things we need to begin to move forward in our lives. We
will share ideas about different ways of overcoming potential barriers, stepping beyond
our current comfort zones, maximising our influence on situations and think about the
‘self-talk’ we practice and the impact this has on our confidence.
Week 2: Developing Our Own Mindful Practice
In week two we will introduce the concept of mindfulness and its use as a wellness tool.
There will be opportunities to try various mindfulness techniques such as guided
meditation, mindful drawing, mindful eating and developing positive self-statements.
Week 3: Creativity through Music
The third session offers the chance for you to consider in depth the personal, emotional
and cultural significance of music as well as to take part in the creation of music using
just the tools we have at our disposal, our bodies and our environments. Whether used
for self-expression, stress-relief or pleasure, explore the significance of music in your life
and discover new ways to enjoy and create music.
Week 4: Creativity for Home and Work
This final session aims to identify, celebrate and build upon the creativity we all have and
the numerous different ways we uniquely express it within the environment we spend so
much time in. It will be a fun workshop with the opportunity participate in art & craft
exercises and we hope you will discover new ways to use your creativity in everyday
settings.
Group 1
PBR
PATH2/1 Wed 01 Feb
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/2 Wed 08 Feb
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/3 Wed 15 Feb
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/4 Wed 22 Feb
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
Group 2
PBR
PATH2/1 Wed 08 Mar
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/2 Wed 15 Mar
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/3 Wed 22 Mar
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
PBR
PATH2/4 Wed 29 Mar
1pm - 3pm
City College, Peterborough
Recovery College East
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Spring Term 2017