Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

We understand how difficult a time this is for everybody, and particularly for people who experience long term health conditions.
As SLaM Recovery College is unable to offer any classroom-based workshops now, our team has been working behind the scenes to develop online content, including vlogs, webinars and e-learning.

These sessions are available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We just ask that you answer a few questions and let us know which sessions you’d like to be a part of, using one of the registration form links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.

Every Friday we will email you the details of the online learning we are offering in the following week.
 
N.B. If you can't make a particular live event you can still enrol and use the link we'll send you to watch a recording later on.

Here are next week’s webinars 6th-10th July:
 
Daily Mindfulness (you can attend as many or as few as you’d like):
Monday | 10:30am-11:15am | Monday 6th July
Tuesday | 10:30am-11:15am | Tuesday 7th July
Wednesday | 10:30am-11:15am | Wednesday 8th July
N.B. This is a recording, so no Q&A interaction is possible.
Thursday | 10:30am-11:15am | Thursday 9th July
Friday | 10:30am-11:15am | Friday 10th July
N.B. This is a recording, so no Q&A interaction is possible.
 
Moving Towards Self-Compassion 5 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 7th July
This eight-part course explores the idea of self-compassion and how this can lead to a greater sense of self-acceptance and empathy with other people. Each week, we will explore a different topic, practise some self-compassion exercises then reflect on our experience. There will be pre-session and post-session activities which you can complete at home (see attached pdf). We hope this course would be of interest to and benefit anyone who might struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism. We also warmly welcome anyone curious about this course, and who enjoys reflecting on what it means to be human.
 
Smoking and COVID-19 | 11am-12noon | Wednesday 8th July
In this session, Mary Yates, Nurse Consultant in SLaM, outlines why it’s more important than ever before to quit smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic. She will give an overview of the best ways to quit and how to access support. She will also explain why some researchers think that nicotine (NOT SMOKING!) may actually help protect against COVID-19.
 
NEW!! Understanding Psychosis part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 8th July
A seven-part course about different aspects of psychosis, including schizophrenia, hearing voices and taking control of your medication.  Although we recommend taking part in all seven sessions, they can also be watched as stand-alones. During this session we will explore what psychosis is and how it is diagnosed. 
 
Bereavement during the Covid-19 pandemic: supporting ourselves and others while grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 8th July
This course gently leads us through the four phases (or ‘layers’) of mourning as described by John Bowlby, the founder of attachment theory. We will be thinking about and sharing ways of supporting the grieving process within the restrictions of the pandemic. *
 
* We realise that by enrolling for this course, you may recently have been bereaved, or know someone who has and would like to help them. Your emotional wellbeing at this sad time is of absolute importance to us. With this in mind, we ask you to let someone who you trust know that you will be doing this course - this person will be your support contact. When you join us for the webinar, please keep your mobile beside you in case you need to call or text your support contact. Ask them to check how you are when the course starts at 2.30pm, and also when it ends around 3.30pm. Perhaps your contact might be able to join you online for the course. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief.
 
NEW!! The Role of the Carer During the COVID-19 Pandemic part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 9th July
A two-part course that focuses on the changes and challenges carers have experienced due to Covid-19. We will explore how the changes have affected carers in both inpatient and outpatient settings, share experiences, and look at how carers can cope with these new challenges.
 
FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student): 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUOTlNMDZRVVdWWTcwQ01TRFIwS05XQTA4NS4u

RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION, if you have already signed up to a webinar with us before: 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUQzlBTlpESjE1MFdQNVZVWk5VMFFTUFk0NC4u

Please note: Microsoft Teams software is being used to deliver these sessions. If you are using a laptop or PC you'll be able to join via a web browser. If you are using a mobile phone or a tablet device to take part, you will need to visit the App Store (for iPad/iPhone) or Play Store (for Android tablet/phone) to download the Microsoft Teams app, but it's free and it's a very quick process. We will send you detailed joining guides for Android and iPad/iPhone, as well as laptop/PC, when we send you your webinar links. You will be able to join anonymously and no one will be able to see or hear you, but there's a Q&A component where you can type in questions or make comments.
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Please feel free to share this offer of free to view webinars with anyone who you think might benefit.

Visit our COVID_19 resources page for details of crisis support, covid19 advice, online learning, online activities, and staying connected: https://www.slamrecoverycollege.co.uk/covid-19-resources.html 

With very best wishes,
 
The team at South London and Maudsley Recovery College
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Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

We understand how difficult a time this is for everybody, and particularly for people who experience long term health conditions.
As SLaM Recovery College is unable to offer any classroom-based workshops now, our team has been working behind the scenes to develop online content, including vlogs, webinars and e-learning.

These sessions are available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We just ask that you answer a few questions and let us know which sessions you’d like to be a part of, using one of the registration form links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen. Every Friday we will email you the details of the online learning we are offering in the following week.
 
N.B. If you can't make a particular live event you can still enrol and use the link we'll send you to watch a recording later on.

Here are next week’s webinars 29th June – 3rd July (there's one new one and one returning one included) :
 
Daily Mindfulness (you can attend as many or as few as you’d like) :
Monday | 10:30am-11:15am | Monday 29th June
Tuesday | 10:30am-11:15am | Tuesday 30th June
Wednesday | 10:30am-11:15am | Wednesday 1st July
Thursday | 10:30am-11:15am | Thursday 2nd July
Friday | 10:30am-11:15am | Friday 3rd July
 
Karma Yoga with Awa for Health & Wellbeing :
An ongoing series of sessions open to people from all walks of life, Karma Yoga offers 30 minutes of gentle, slow flow Yoga movements to stretch & relax the body and the mind. The sessions include chair based exercises, breathing techniques and World Peace Meditation. Karma Yoga, the art of practising Yoga with kindness and compassion towards yourself and others. This programme is offered on behalf of the Clinical Exercise Department.
Tuesday Karma Yoga with Awa | 11:30am-12:15pm | Tuesday 30th June
Thursday Karma Yoga with Awa | 11:30am-12:15pm | Thursday 2nd July
 
Moving Towards Self-Compassion 4 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 30th June
This eight-part course explores the idea of self-compassion and how this can lead to a greater sense of self-acceptance and empathy with other people. Each week, we will explore a different topic, practise some self-compassion exercises then reflect on our experience. There will be pre-session and post-session activities which you can complete at home (see attached pdf). We hope this course would be of interest to and benefit anyone who might struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism. We also warmly welcome anyone curious about this course, and who enjoys reflecting on what it means to be human.
 
Bereavement during lockdown: supporting ourselves and others whilst grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm |Thursday 2nd July
The course gently leads us through the four phases (or ‘layers’) of mourning as described by John Bowlby, the founder of attachment theory. We will be thinking about and sharing ways of supporting the grieving process within the restrictions of the pandemic.*
 *We realise that by enrolling for this course, you may recently have been bereaved, or know some-one who has and would like to help them. Your emotional wellbeing at this sad time is of absolute importance to us. With this in mind, we ask you to let someone who you trust know that you will be doing this course - this person will be your support contact. When you join us for the webinar, please keep your mobile beside you in case you need to call or text your support contact. Ask them to check how you are when the course starts at 2.30pm, and also when it ends around 3.30pm. Perhaps your contact might be able to join you online for the course. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief.
 
NEW!! Introduction to Beth: a new way for service users, carers and staff to communicate and collaborate | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Friday 3rd July
For service users, Beth is very friendly and overall easy to use and supports personal choice and autonomy. You can link your Beth account with your NHS number to access your health records and: 

• see who is in your care team and support network
• securely message your care team 
• access your current care plan
• see all your appointments
• keep track of your mood and sleep
• use online free and trusted health resources

 For people caring for someone under SLaM services you can create your own account to look after your own wellbeing and securely message their care team.

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student): 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUNEFLQTlHWkw4VUJMM0FWM0ZVWTFFVVlMTC4u

RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION, if you have already signed up to a webinar with us before: 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUMDkxUFdRRldETTdFNUhBVUZUUU5ZOUlPUS4u
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Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

We understand how difficult a time this is for everybody, and particularly for people who experience long term health conditions.
As SLaM Recovery College is unable to offer any classroom-based workshops now, our team has been working behind the scenes to develop some online content, including vlogs, webinars and e-learning. Every week we will email you the details of webinars we are offering in the following week.
 
These sessions are available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We just ask that you answer a few questions and let us know which sessions you’d like to be a part of, using one of the registration form links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.

Here are next week’s webinars:
 
Daily Mindfulness (You can attend as many or as few as you’d like):
Monday Mindfulness| 10:30am-11:15am | Monday 18th May
Tuesday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Tuesday 19th May
Wednesday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Wednesday 20th May
Thursday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Thursday 21st May
Friday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Friday 22nd May
 
Ayurveda (You can attend as many or as few as you’d like):
Ayurveda: sleeping well part 2
A few simple tips and suggestions for sleeping well (continued).
Ayurveda: self-massage for our feet| 2:30pm-3:15pm | Wednesday 20th May
In this session you will learn about the benefits of self-massage for your feet, and you will also learn how to do this using oil (you will need a towel and warm sesame oil or sunflower oil for this session).
Ayurveda: empathic joy| 2:30pm-3:15pm | Friday 22nd May
In this session you will learn about empathic joy – happiness based on the happiness of others, and you will also learn how to practice a method for developing this.
 
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Session 5 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 19th May
This last session will wrap up our introduction to MHFA, focussing on recovery and what recovery might mean to each of us.  We will also be joined by a special guest who will help answer any of our questions or concerns, particularly around accessing services and getting help.
 
Staying Well and Making Plans | 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 20th May
Many people are at different stages of their recovery from mental health difficulties and we all need to stay well.  This course will focus on what can help us to stay well, how we can develop daily plans, and also explore plans for dealing with difficult times.
 
Managing Anxiety During Difficult Times: introduction I 2:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 21st May
A four part course. This series of webinars will enable participants to become more aware of helpful practical strategies to manage their anxiety during this current unusual time of the Coronavirus epidemic.  We will consider what anxiety is, reflect on activities that can reduce anxiety and consider available supportive resources.  Upcoming sessions: 2. Staying Connected to Reduce Anxiety, 3. Using Learning to Reduce Anxiety, 4. Food, Movement and Supportive Resources.

N.B. Once you’ve got a link to a webinar you’ll able to use it again to watch a recording of the session after the live feed has ended.

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student):
​https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUQzRSQUkwQ1NPNjZDTllXQ01UQTlPNjdNWC4u  

RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION, if you have already signed up to a webinar with us before: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUOFY2SkdVWjBPRDFLTjk0VVhDOFJTUjQ4Ti4u  

Please note: Microsoft Teams software is being used to deliver these sessions.  If you are using a mobile phone or tablet device to take part, you will need to visit the App Store (for iPhones) or Play Store (for android phones) to download the free Microsoft Teams app.  The link will open automatically on a desktop computer or laptop once you click on the link and then ‘join’. When we send you your webinar joining link we’ll also send you a pdf guide detailing how to join a SLaM Recovery College webinar.
Please feel free to share this offer of free to view webinars with anyone who you think might benefit.
​
With very best wishes,
 
The team at South London and Maudsley Recovery College
​

Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

We understand how difficult a time this is for everybody, and particularly for people who experience long term health conditions.
As SLaM Recovery College is unable to offer any classroom-based workshops now, our team has been working behind the scenes to develop some online content, including vlogs, webinars and e-learning.

Every week we will email you the details of webinars we are offering in the following week.
 
These sessions are available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We just ask that you answer a few questions and let us know which sessions you’d like to be a part of, using one of the registration form links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.

Here are next week’s webinars:
 
Daily Mindfulness (You can attend as many or as few as you’d like):
Monday Mindfulness| 10:30am-11:15am | Monday 11th May
Tuesday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Tuesday 12th May
Wednesday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Wednesday 13th May
Thursday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Thursday 14th May
Friday Mindfulness | 10:30am-11:15am | Friday 15th May
 
Ayurveda (You can attend as many or as few as you’d like):
Ayurveda: the Ayurveda way to wellbeing | 2:30pm-3:15pm | Monday 11th May
In this session you will learn about the historical development of the Ayurveda way to wellbeing. You will understand what is meant by “holistic wellbeing” and will begin to focus on your own wellbeing priorities.
Ayurveda: Ama cleansing | 2:30pm-3:15pm | Wednesday 13th May
According to Ayurveda Ama is a kind of “sludge” that accumulates in the body when foods do not completely digest, or we don’t cleanse routinely. In this session you will learn about how to do an Ama cleanse according to Ayurveda.
Ayurved: sleeping well | 2:30pm-3:15pm | Friday 15th May
In this session you will learn a few simple tips and suggestions for sleeping well.
 
Mental Health First Aid Session 4 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 12th May
This session will focus on navigating services and signposting towards the right help and support.
 
Bereavement during lockdown: supporting ourselves and others whilst grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm |Thursday 14th May
The course gently leads us through the four phases (or ‘layers’) of mourning as described by John Bowlby, the founder of attachment theory. We will be thinking about and sharing ways of supporting the grieving process within the restrictions of the pandemic.*
 
*We realise that by enrolling for this course, you may recently have been bereaved, or know some-one who has and would like to help them. Your emotional wellbeing at this sad time is of absolute importance to us. With this in mind, we ask you to let someone who you trust know that you will be doing this course - this person will be your support contact. When you join us for the webinar, please keep your mobile beside you in case you need to call or text your support contact. Ask them to check how you are when the course starts at 2.30pm, and also when it ends around 3.30pm. Perhaps your contact might be able to join you online for the course. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief.
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N.B. Once you’ve got a link to a webinar you’ll able to use it again to watch a recording of the session after the live feed has ended.

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student):
​https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlURU5VOFQ2TjM0U0dRWVRITUJEQUVDWFMzMC4u

RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION, if you have already signed up to a webinar with us before: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SuTPoS5olUqOctA7m1iHqjpd3n-l3AxAj-8hQpHMfNlUQ09UUktXSElZR0Y1VlRLU1pQQTNZNEtEMS4u
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Please note: Microsoft Teams software is being used to deliver these sessions.  If you are using a mobile phone or tablet device to take part, you will need to visit the App Store (for iPhones) or Play Store (for android phones) to download the free Microsoft Teams app.  The link will open automatically on a desktop computer or laptop once you click on the link and then ‘join’. When we send you your webinar joining link we’ll also send you a pdf guide detailing how to join a SLaM Recovery College webinar.
Please feel free to share this offer of free to view webinars with anyone who you think might benefit.
​
With very best wishes from the team at South London and Maudsley Recovery College