Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

Here are the details of all the webinars we are running in April, including seven new courses!

All these sessions are, as always, available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to the 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 forms links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.
 
The majority of our webinars are run as Live Events on the Microsoft Teams platform, meaning that you can join anonymously and will be neither seen nor heard. Instead, you interact by typing questions and comments into a Q&A panel. Occasionally we will run a course in a Meetings format for a limited group of students, where you will be seen and heard, but these will be clearly identified as such.
 
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.
 
Please scroll down to the end of this article for your registration links.
 
Understanding Psychosis
 
A three-part workshop about psychosis. These sessions will enable you to have a broader understanding of psychosis, including examples of lived experience and information on supporting someone else.
 
In the first session we will explain what psychosis is, explore the different experiences of psychosis, and share information about psychotic episodes and examples of lived experiences.
 
In the second session will explore schizophrenia more specifically, looking at the meaning of positive and negative symptoms and different types of recovery.
 
In the final session will look at supporting someone who is experiencing psychosis and how we can help ourselves as a supporter
 
Part 1 | 11:30am-12:30pm| Tuesday 6th April
Part 2 | 11:30am-12:30pm| Monday 12th April
Part 3 | 11:30am-12:30pm| Wednesday 21st April
 
NEW! Mental Health Awareness
 
As with our physical health, many people suffer with mental health problems. This course which will be delivered over two webinar sessions aims to increase awareness of the issues surrounding mental health. We will uncover various myths, provide brief descriptions of several mental health conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder, and discuss the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment of each. We will explore what influences our mental health, including the impact of stigma. We will look at ways to promote recovery and wellbeing, and explore verbal and non-verbal communication skills looking at how we can use these skills to support others.
 
Part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Wednesday 7th April
Part 2 | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Thursday 8th April
 
Recovering Our Purpose
 
Having a purpose is a vital aspect in our personal recovery. Purpose brings direction and intention into our lives, and our intentions count for so much more than we usually think. Our purpose can be like a GPS for our lives, it can be a source of wisdom and energy enabling us to accomplish things we didn’t think were possible. But how are we to discover the distinctive direction and purpose of our lives? In this two-part course, drawing on the work of Jan Chozen Bays and others, we will work together to recover our purpose, and navigate and reinvigorate our lives.
 
Part 1 | 11:30am-1pm| Friday 9th April
Part 2 | 11:30am-1pm| Friday 16th April
 
Optimising Your Sleep
 
Do you have difficulty getting to sleep at night? Do you wake up early in the morning? Do you spend most of the night tossing and turning? Or do you find yourself sleeping too many hours or sleeping too much during the day? In this two-part course we will:

• Self-assess our own sleep​
• Recognise the impact of the pandemic on our sleep​
• Explore the benefits of sleep​
• Explore how much sleep we really need​
• Explore the pros and cons of daytime naps​
• Address excessive sleep
• Recognise the impact of not getting enough sleep​
• Explore methods for improving our sleep

 
Part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Monday 12th April
Part 2 | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Monday 19th April
 
Introduction to Beth
 
SLaM’s Beth website, designed for us on laptops and PCs, tablets and smartphones, is a free and secure way for our patients and carers to stay connected with their care team. For service users, Beth is very friendly and 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 free and trusted online 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. This is a stand-alone session, repeated twice in April, so there’s no need to register for more than one.
 
Introduction to Beth | 11am-12noon | Tuesday 13th April
Introduction to Beth | 11am-12noon | Tuesday 27th April
 
NEW! Understanding Personality Disorder
 
Personality disorder is a phrase used to describe a group of common, long-lasting conditions that affect how people view and manage their emotions and how they relate to other people.

This course explores what is meant by personality disorder in general and how it can affect other aspects of a person’s mental and physical health.

We will also discuss specific treatments and how people can help themselves to regain a measure of control in their lives.
 
Part 1 | 11:30am-12:30pm| Tuesday 13th April
Part 2 | 11:30am-12:30pm| Tuesday 20th April
 
Bereavement: supporting ourselves and others while grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 13th April
 
This stand-alone webinar 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. We realise that, taking part in this session, 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 webinar - this person will be your support contact. When you join us, 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 you start watching, and also when it ends. Perhaps your contact might be able to join with you online. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief. 
 
Introduction to Recovery
 
Many people find being diagnosed with mental health difficulties devastating. Too often people feel that their life is over and that they will never be able to fulfil their dreams and ambitions or lead a satisfying and valued life.

But it does not have to be this way. Whatever age a person is, whether they have only recently been diagnosed, or whether they have had a diagnosis for some time, recovery is possible, no matter how serious the person’s difficulties. It is possible for people to rebuild a meaningful, valued and satisfying life.

This two-part course explores the impact of mental health difficulties on people’s lives, what helps people to grow within and beyond what has happened, and how they can rebuild their lives.
 
Part 1 | 11am-12noon| Wednesday 14th April
Part 2 | 11am-12noon| Monday 19th April
 
Moving Towards Self-Compassion
 
This ten-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. We hope this course would be of interest to, and be of benefit to, anyone who might struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism. We also warmly welcome anyone curious about this subject, and who enjoys reflecting on what it means to be human. These are the sessions we’re running in April:
 
Part 1 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Thursday 15th April
Part 2 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Thursday 22nd April
Part 3 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Thursday 29th April

May/June/July dates: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May; 3rd, 10th June; 1st July. 
 
NEW! Men’s Mental Health
 
A five-part course. The sessions are:
 
Relationships: In this session we will explore relationships in relation to men's mental health. The session will include use of videos, discussion, current research and lived experience. The session is open to everyone.

Thriving in a Toxic Culture: In this session we will explore thriving in a toxic culture in relation to men’s mental health. The session will include use of videos, discussion, current research and lived experience. The session is open to everyone.

Being a Success: In this session we will explore being a success in relation to men's mental health. The session will include use of videos, discussion, current research and lived experience. The session is open to everyone.

Fatherhood: In this session we will explore fatherhood in relation to men's mental health. The session will include use of videos, discussion, current research and lived experience. The session is open to everyone.

Appearance: In this session we will explore appearance in relation to men's mental health. The session will include use of videos, discussion, current research and lived experience. The session is open to everyone.
 
These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. There are 12 places available on this course.
 
Part 1: relationships | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 15th April
Part 2: thriving in a toxic culture | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 22nd April
Part 3: being a success | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 29th April
Part 4: fatherhood | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 6th May
Part 5: appearance | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 13th May
 
Communication Skills for Resilient Relationships
 
Join this three-part series to gain insight and skills that benefit your personal romantic and non-romantic relationships. It is suitable for everybody, whether you are currently single or in a relationship.
 
The skills can be applied to partners, friends, family, colleagues, as well as those we are yet to meet. 
 
Part 1 | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 15th April
Part 2 | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 22nd April
Part 3 | 2:30pm-4pm | Thursday 29th April
 
NEW! Five Obstacles on the Road of Recovery
 
 In this programme we will learn how to identify and overcome five significant obstacles on our personal journey of recovery. We will discover what can bring these obstacles about, how we can remove them, and how we can prevent them. We will use a guided mindfulness practice along with practical day-to-day tips.
 
This course is based on the pañca nīvaraṇāni (five hindrances) which are recognised in Buddhist traditions as mental factors that hinder progress in meditation and in our daily lives.
 
These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. There are 12 places available on this course.
 
Part 1: indulgence | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Friday 16th April
Part 2: ill-will | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Friday 23rd April
Part 3: sluggishness and sleepiness| 2:30pm-3:30pm| Friday 30th April
Part 4: restlessness and worry | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Friday 7th May
Part 5: sceptical doubt | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Friday 14th May
 
Parks, Walks and Walking Meditation
 
Lockdown has meant that a lot of us are spending way more time indoors. This two-part workshop aims to encourage and inspire you to:

• Learn about the benefits of walking for wellbeing
• Learn about Peckham Rye Park and parks in your locality
• Discover activities you can do in your local park and London walks
• Discover how to practice walking meditation (complimentary walking meditation MP3 available to all workshop attendees)

 
These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. There are 20 places available on this course.
 
Part 1 | 12noon-1pm| Tuesday 20th April
Part 2 | 4pm-5pm | Tuesday 27th April
 
Introduction to Coaching Skills
 
Coaching is a way of opening up spaces for personal reflection, helping people become aware of their strengths and resourcefulness, and supporting them to achieve their goals.
 
Coaching is a series of conversations between a coach and another person aimed at bringing out the best in the person being coached. Whether we are mental health professionals, people who use services, or carers and supporters, we all know that the quality of the relationships and the conversations we have are very important.
 
Coaching tools and techniques can support people’s recovery by helping them tackle the challenges and everyday stresses of life.
 
Part 1 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Tuesday 20th April
Part 2 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Thursday 22nd April
Part 3 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Tuesday 27th April
Part 4 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Thursday 29th April
 
Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety
 
Health anxiety is the name used when you spend so much time worrying that you're ill, or about getting ill, that it starts to take over your life. For many people, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased these types of worries. 
 
This course will look at some of the causes of health anxiety and the things you can do to lessen these worries and the impact on your life.
 
Part 1 | 10:30am-12noon | Wednesday 21st April
Part 2 | 10:30am-12noon | Wednesday 28th April
 
Smoking and COVID-19 | 11am-12noon | Wednesday 21 April
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 help protect against COVID-19.
 
Eating Healthily and Looking After Your Weight
 
This two-part course focuses on how to work towards a healthier lifestyle and diet.  Many of us struggle to understand the reasons why it is so hard to eat a healthy diet and to manage our weight. 
 
We will explore what is effective healthy eating to support your physical and mental wellbeing. We will discuss the environmental and personal issues that affect our food choices.
 
The second part of the course will outline how to monitor and measure weight, make dietary changes and consider broader lifestyle issues.  Setting realistic weight goals and developing sustainable and personal action plans will also be discussed.
 
The course facilitators will be the Trust Head of Nutrition & Dietetic Services, a peer recovery trainer, and a practitioner trainer from the Recovery College.
 
Part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 21st April
Part 2 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 28th April
 
NEW! Spirituality and Wellbeing
 
This two-part course will focus on a gentle exploration of participants’ spiritual values, world views, and guiding philosophies. It will look at how these are important for, and connected to, a sense of wellbeing. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on those elements that give meaning to their lives, and the ways that can be found to express what is of ultimate importance to them. The course will open up discussion on the relationship between spirituality and mental health as it is experienced in people’s everyday lives, and how this can contribute to recovery and healing. 
 
These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. There are 12 places available on this course.
 
Part 1 | 11am-12:30pm | Thursday 22nd April
Part 2 | 11am-12:30pm | Thursday 29th April
 
NEW! Alcohol: friend or foe? | 2pm-3:30pm| Friday 23rd April
 
People who drink alcohol can have very different experiences.  This workshop looks at why that is and some of the things you can do when you or someone you know is having issues managing their alcohol use. The workshop will include:

• interesting facts you might not know about alcohol
• sharing of tips
• an opportunity to talk to people with professional and lived experience about options to try when alcohol becomes a problem.

NEW! Understanding Panic Attacks
 
​Many people suffer from panic attacks as part of their anxiety disorder or as an expression of their anxiety at a stressful time.
 
This two-part course will describe how people feel during a panic attack as well as looking at potential causes. We will discuss a range of coping methods and strategies that people might find useful. We will also outline what cognitive behavioural treatments are available and how they can help.  This workshop has been designed in collaboration with staff from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) and people who have used their services.
 
Part 1 | 2:30pm-15:45pm | Thursday 29th April
Part 2 | 2:30pm-15:45pm | Thursday 6th May
 
FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student): 
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RETURNING STUDENTS REGISTRATION, if you have already signed up to a webinar with us before: 
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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, covid-19 advice, online learning, online activities, and staying connected: https://www.slamrecoverycollege.co.uk/covid-19-resources.html 

DESMOND: diabetes education and self-management for ongoing and newly diagnosed. A free online course consisting of four two-hour sessions
Course 1 | 10:30am-12:45pm | Tuesdays 13th, 20th, 27th April & 4th May
Course 2 | 2:30pm-4:45pm | Mondays 17th, 24th May & 7th, 14th June
 
People who have attended the programme have said:
 
·      It’s easy to do, and they felt supported throughout.
·      They have learnt lots of new skills, tailored to them, which they can confidently share with others.
·      They feel re-energised, are sleeping better, and have a more positive outlook on life.

What does the programme involve?
 
You are invited to join an exclusive group of people with Type 2 diabetes. During the pandemic we are pleased to be able to offer you a virtual group. The group of up to 6 people will be held online, run by two trained Educators over four weekly sessions of two hours each (plus a 15min break). You will be able to ask questions and clarify information during the course.
 
Our Educators will support you to increase your knowledge and understanding of what having Type 2 diabetes means for you. The atmosphere is always friendly, informal and very welcoming.
 
Who can attend?
 
Anyone with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes who is also a SLaM service user, or a SLaM carer, or a SLaM staff member.
 
N.B. These courses will be run in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, meaning that you will be both seen and heard by the other participants.

What will you have to do?
 
You will need to be prepared to attend all 8 hours over 4 weeks. This is for your benefit so that you can be sure of having all the information that you need. You will be sent login details in advance; you will need to make sure well in advance that you can access this and having an electronic device with a speaker and camera will make this easier. Further details of what to expect from a virtual group will also be sent out once you are booked in.
 
What will you get from attending?
 
As well as getting up-to-date information, you will learn practical skills to help to manage your Type 2 diabetes. You will discuss and explore topics such as:

• What is diabetes
• Food choices
• Activity & Medication.

You may find you get more from attending if you come prepared to share your experiences, thoughts, and opinions. No question is too silly, and no one will make you contribute if you find the idea of joining in too difficult, but there will still be lots to learn.
 
To register your interest in DESMOND, please complete this online form:
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N.B. There are 6 places available on each of the two courses. If more than 12 eligible students apply, we will allocate the places randomly, using a random number generator.

The ‘Dare Sessions’ online course
Session 1 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 27th March
Session 2 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 3rd April
Session 3 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 10th April 11 am
Session 4 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 17th April
Session 5 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 24th April
Session 6 | 11am-1pm | Saturday 1st May

Please note that this course is only for people with a connection to SLaM (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) - as service users, carers, volunteers, peer supporters, Involvement Register members, or staff.

Ldn Dares Drama Co, in partnership with SLaM Recovery College, are running a body confidence course.
 
This practical drama and performance practice course teaches skills actors use for confidence on stage that we can use in our daily lives. It creates a safe space where we can practice self-compassion and nurture a positive body image with like-minded folk. The workshops are designed to chip away at confidence and body image insecurities and to support ‘Darers’ on their journey of feeling comfortable in the skin they are in. The workshops encompass a wide range of activities with the emphasis on supporting each other, learning confidence techniques, celebrating the body, and having fun.
 
No prior experience is required to attend this course and it is suitable for all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels.
 
As part of this new online blended learning course, participants attending the ‘Dare Sessions’ online workshops will also receive access to tools outside of the session that will support their growth in confidence and body confidence. These include videos, worksheets, an introductory pre-recorded webinar, and further information. There will also be the (optional) opportunity to be supported in the creation and performance of a short piece of theatrical work (either solo or group) to show to a small online audience during the final session (only if the group would like this).
 
This is an online course being held on the Zoom platform and students will be sent a direct link to Zoom after enrolment as well as a reminder the day before the course starts.
 
There are limited places on the course. Places will be allocated using a random number generator. We will stop accepting expressions of interest and hold the draw at 4 pm on Friday 19th March. We will contact people who have been awarded a place by Monday 22nd March.
 
To register you interest, please complete this expression of interest and participation agreement form:  
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“Because of the Dare Sessions course, I’ve never felt more worthy of life and loving of myself” - Dare Sessions Participant

Hello Students, Colleagues and Friends,

Here are the details of all the courses we are running in March, including six new courses!

All these sessions are, as always, available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to the 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 forms links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.

The majority of our webinars are run as Live Events on the Microsoft Teams platform, meaning that you can join anonymously and will be neither seen nor heard. Instead, you interact by typing questions and comments into a Q&A panel. Occasionally we will run a course in a Meetings format for a limited group of students, where you will be seen and heard, but these will be clearly identified as such.
 
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.

There won’t be any Daily Mindfulness sessions during March, while we redesign and repurpose our Mindfulness offer. Please see the Mindfulness section of our website for other options: https://www.slamrecoverycollege.co.uk/covid-19-resources.html.  
 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In Sessions 
Throughout March, we are going to explore topics such as disinformation about the pandemic and what our journey out of lockdown might look like. We will also start contemplating life after the pandemic, when alongside the long awaited relief and joy, there are some challenges we as individuals within our communities and our society might also face. As ever, we warmly invite suggestions for any topics you would like us to cover. Please email us at hello@slamrecoverycollege.co.uk with your suggestions, questions and/or feedback. These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. This month’s sessions:
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 2ndMarch 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 9thMarch 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 16thMarch 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 23rdMarch 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 30thMarch 
Then every Tuesday thereafter during the lockdown. 
N.B. There's no need to register again if you have already registered for this course.
 
Introduction to Beth 
SLaM’s Beth website, designed for us on laptops and PCs, tablets and smartphones, is a free and secure way for our patients and carers to stay connected with their care team. For service users, Beth is very friendly and 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 free and trusted online 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. This is a stand-alone session, repeated three times in March, so there’s no need to register for more than one.  
Introduction to Beth | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 2ndMarch 
Introduction to Beth | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 16thMarch 
Introduction to Beth | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 30thMarch 
 
Understanding Depression 
Depression is a common mental health condition which can take hold of your life and just won’t go away.  Understanding the signs, symptoms and causes of depression is the first step to overcoming the problem. This course runs over 4 sessions and will explore what depression is, its causes and how it is diagnosed.  We will discuss what can help overcome the hurdles to recovery such as negative thinking and what professional support is available. We offer practical tools to help overcome depression as well as how we can support others. 
Part1| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 2ndMarch 
Part2| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 9thMarch 
Part3| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 16thMarch 
Part4| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 23rdMarch 
 
NEW! Being a Carer: the facts and the challenges| 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 3rd March 
This stand-alone webinar contains helpful information for people who want to learn about the caring role and the challenges all carers face. It will provide guidance to assist carers in navigating mental health services and finding out how to access support. This session may be particularly useful for new carers, or for anybody wanting to understand more about the carer's role. 
 
Creativity and Wellbeing| 2pm-3pm | Wednesday 3rdMarch 
Developed by the Education Department of Dulwich Picture Gallery in collaboration with SLaM Recovery College. Taking inspiration from the gallery’s Vase with Flowers by Jan Van Huysum, participants will work collaboratively with the gallery's artists to explore new techniques to develop their own creative artwork. This stand-alone webinar has been developed to support participants’ creativity and wellbeing. Throughout the session you will be encouraged to explore new skills, to be mindful, and to learn how to connect with the five ways of wellbeing: connect, be active, learn, take notice, give. All you need to have with you at the start of the session are a pencil, a pen and 8 x sheets of paper (A5 or A4). 
 
Understanding the Impact of Substance Use on Mental Health 
This three-part course explores the use of substances (drugs and alcohol) and their impact on mental wellbeing. At times, using substances can appear to be a solution but it often has a longer-term impact on our wellbeing. During these sessions we will explore why this happens and what support is available to aid recovery.  
Part 1 | 2pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 3rdMarch 
Part 2 | 2pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 10thMarch 
Part 3 | 2pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 17thMarch 
 
Moving Towards Self-Compassion 
This ten-part evening 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. We hope this course would be of interest to, and be of benefit to, anyone who might struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism. We also warmly welcome anyone curious about this subject, and who enjoys reflecting on what it means to be human. These are the sessions we’re running in March: 
Part 8| 6:30pm-7:30pm| Wednesday 3rdMarch 
Part 9| 6:30pm-7:30pm | Wednesday 10thMarch 
Part 10| 6:30pm-7:30pm | Wednesday 31stMarch 
Please note the break of a few weeks between session 9 (10thMarch) and session 10 (31stMarch) 
N.B. There's no need to register again if you have already registered for this course.
 
Emotional Intelligence: the path to emotional serenity 
This five-part course aims to help you develop an understanding of what emotional intelligence is, how it operates in everyday life, and why it’s important to develop & encourage it. The course will give you more confidence in interpersonal relations, and more self-awareness, enabling you to discover your personal E.Q. The program is packed full of discussions to enable all participants to learn, interactively, the components of emotional intelligence and how this relates to the mental health of service users and social care professionals alike. The more you understand E.Q., the more you can recognise and understand your emotions. And the more you can recognise and understand your emotions, the more you can learn to love them. Emotions are a key to recognising our needs, which can then be managed to enrich our lives. These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. There is a maximum number of places on this course – fifteen. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. 
Part 1| 10:30am-12noon| Thursday 4th March 
Part 2| 10:30am-12noon| Thursday 11thMarch 
Part 3| 10:30am-12noon| Thursday 18thMarch 
Part 4| 10:30am-12noon| Thursday 25thMarch 
Part 5| 10:30am-12noon| Thursday 1stApril 
 
Parks, Walks and Walking Meditation 
Lockdown has meant that a lot of us are spending way more time indoors. This two-part workshop aims to encourage and inspire you to: 

• Learn about the benefits of walking for wellbeing 
• Learn about Peckham Rye Park and parks in your locality 
• Discover activities you can do in your local park and London walks 
• Discover how to practice walking meditation (complimentary walking meditation MP3 available to all workshop attendees) 

Part 1 | 10:30am-11:30am| Tuesday 9thMarch 
Part 2 | 10:30am-11:30am | Tuesday 16thMarch 
 
Smoking and COVID-19| 11am-12noon | Wednesday 10thMarch 
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 help protect against COVID-19. 
 
Understanding Anxiety 
Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Most people can relate to those anxious, butterfly feelings when doing something which feels uncertain or feeling fearful about sitting exams, having a medical, going to the dentist. It is a natural feeling and can be useful, as it warns us when we need to take action, when we may be in danger or can even help us to perform better. This four-part course will examine the facts about anxiety, how it is diagnosed and what it feels like to experience anxiety.  We will discuss professional support available, practical techniques to help to relieve anxiety as well as lifestyle changes for wellbeing. 
Part 1| 11:30am-12:45pm | Wednesday 10thMarch 
Part 2| 11:30am-12:45pm | Wednesday 17thMarch 
Part 3| 11:30am-12:45pm | Wednesday 24thMarch 
Part 4| 11:30am-12:45pm | Wednesday 31stMarch 
 
NEW! Understanding Eating Disorders 
Eating disorders have both biological and psychological causes and can affect any of us regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. But they are treatable. Recovery is possible but, because of stigma or misperceptions, some people may not get the help they need. It is important for people to understand what eating disorders are and what they are not. 
In the first session, we will be looking at the classification of eating disorders, identifying anorexia, explaining myths and facts around the illness, and thinking about the different types of treatment and recovery. In the second session, we will recap the different eating disorders, identifying bulimia and binge eating disorder, and we will explain what it is like to live with an eating disorder and how to seek help. 
Part 1| 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 10thMarch 
Part 2| 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 17thMarch 
 
NEW! Advance Decision Making: how to make a mental health advance directive 
This two-part course is likely to be most useful if you have had experience of being admitted to hospital. You will be offered information and support to start work on making your own mental health advance directive using the Crisis PACk template (SLAM’s advance decision-making document). The Crisis PACk can be used by anyone, wherever you may be. 
We will cover: 

• What a mental health advance directive is 
• Others’ experiences of making and using advance directives 
• Your legal rights to make advance decisions about your care 
• How to make your mental health advance directive (using the Crisis PACk template) 

The second session of this course will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. This session won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. 
Part 1| 2pm-3pm| Wednesday 10thMarch 
Part 2| 2pm-3pm | Wednesday 17thMarch 
 
NEW! Mental Health Disclosure and Your Rights at Work 
The aim of this course (two two-hour sessions on the same day) is to help participants gain a better understanding of their rights with regards to disclosure of their mental health condition to employers. This is an area that people often feel very confused about and it is hoped that by the end of the sessions participants will feel more equipped to make an informed choice as to whether to disclose their condition or not. We will cover the advantages and the disadvantages of disclosure, how to disclose, and the role of the Equality Act (2010) and how it can protect the individual if they do choose to disclose. 
Part 1| 10am-12noon | Thursday 11thMarch 
Part 2 | 1pm-3pm | Thursday 11thMarch 
 
Understanding and Managing Bipolar Disorder 
A two-part course. Bipolar is a mood disorder characterised by extreme changes in mood. Although we all have mood swings, in bipolar disorder these can become unmanageable and overwhelming - individuals can experience severe and/or rapid mood swings that can last several weeks or months, far beyond the normal ups and downs. Session 1 explores how bi-polar is diagnosed, and what the symptoms and early warning signs are. Session 2 looks at how bi-polar is treated and explores self-help ideas and how to manage during the COVID outbreak. 
Part 1| 10:30am-11:30am | Tuesday 16thMarch 
Part 2| 10:30am-11:30am | Tuesday 23rdMarch 
 
Bereavement During Lockdown: supporting ourselves and others while grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Tuesday 16thMarch 
This stand-alone webinar 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, taking part in this session, 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 webinar - this person will be your support contact. When you join us, 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 you start watching, and also when it ends. Perhaps your contact might be able to join with you online. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief.  
 
Caring During COVID-19 
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.  
Part 1: the role of the carer during the COVID-19 pandemic | 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 17th March 
Part 2: equipping yourself for caring during the COVID-19 pandemic | 11:30am-12:30pm | Wednesday 24th March 
 
NEW! Understanding Epilepsy and Managing Its Life Impacts 
This two-part course is an introduction to epilepsy which will provide information about the condition and explore the impact that it can have on physical and mental wellbeing. During the two sessions we will: 
• Learn about the causes of epilepsy and some of the seizure triggers 
• Learn about the links between the epilepsies and mental illnesses 
• Look at common feelings and mental health difficulties for those living with epilepsy 
• Discuss strategies that can help self-care 
Both sessions will be an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences in a safe and comfortable space. This course has been designed in collaboration with staff from King’s Health Partners Neurosciences 
Part 1| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Monday 22nd March  
Part 2| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Thursday 25th March 
 
NEW! Managing Your Mood 
This course will help students explore practices around managing our moods. Learning to improve the way we manage our emotions is often an important first step for many people with mental health difficulties. Topics covered will include: 

• the evolutionary context of moods & emotions 
• influencing mood changes 
• self-compassion 
• behavioural activation 
• gut & mood 

Part 1| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 24thMarch 
Part 2| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Wednesday 31stMarch 

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Visit our COVID_19 resources page for details of crisis support, covid-19 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,

Here are the details of all the courses we are running in February. Lots of interesting topics and learning opportunities, including five new courses!

All these sessions are, as always, available to everyone, free of charge. You don’t need to be a SLaM Recovery College student or have any connection at all to the 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 forms links below, and we’ll then send you links to the webinars you’ve chosen.

The great majority of our webinars are run as Live Events on the Microsoft Teams platform, meaning that you can join anonymously and will be neither seen nor heard. Instead, you interact by typing questions and comments into a Q&A panel. Occasionally we will run a course in a Meetings format for a limited group of students, where you will be seen and heard, but these will be clearly identified as such.
 
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.

Daily Mindfulness 
Every weekday morning (Monday 1st February-Friday 26th February) from 10:30am to 11:15am. We’ll send you all the links, but you can attend as many or as few as you’d like.  
 
Introduction to Coaching Skills 
A four-part course. Coaching is a way of opening up spaces for personal reflection, helping people become aware of their strengths and resourcefulness, and supporting them to achieve their goals. Coaching is a series of conversations between a coach and another person aimed at bringing out the best in the person being coached. Whether we are mental health professionals, people who use services, or carers and supporters, we all know that the quality of our relationships and the conversations within those relationships are very important. Coaching tools and techniques can support people’s recovery by helping them tackle the challenges and everyday stresses of life. ­­ 
Introduction to Coaching Skills Part 1 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Monday 1st February 
Introduction to Coaching Skills Part 2 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Wednesday 3rd February 
Introduction to Coaching Skills Part 3 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Monday 8th February 
Introduction to Coaching Skills Part 4 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Wednesday 10th February  
  
Coping with Winter| 10:30am-11:30am | Tuesday 2nd February  
Wintertime can be an especially difficult period for those who experience mental ill-health. In this stand-alone webinar, we will share ideas on how we can look after ourselves and those we care for during the winter months.   
 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In Sessions 
Now we are in Lockdown 3, understandable feelings of fatigue, frustration, uncertainty, and disappointment are shared by many people. All of this can make it harder to remain hopeful and resilient. We are offering weekly drop-in sessions (take part in as many, or as few, as you’d like) on Living Through the Third Lockdown so we can support each other through these continuing challenges. Each session will start with a 15-minute presentation; we will then move into smaller discussion groups to explore, share, and learn from all our different experiences. The sessions will conclude with everyone coming back together and sharing what we have found most helpful and what we might take from the session to use in our daily lives. In February, we will be exploring topics such as coping with separation from close ones, maintaining relationships, communicating online, misinformation and conspiracy theories about Covid-19. We would love to hear your suggestions for other topics you feel may be helpful to cover, and we will try our best to include your ideas. These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. We will also be presenting slides and giving you suggested activities to complete between sessions. The sessions will run every Tuesday 12noon – 1pm throughout lockdown. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. This month’s sessions: 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 2nd February 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 9th February 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 16th February 
Living Through the Third Lockdown Drop-In | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 23rd February 
Then every Tuesday thereafter during the lockdown. 
 
Introduction to Beth 
SLaM’s Beth website, designed for us on laptops and PCs, tablets and smartphones, is a free and secure way for our patients and carers to stay connected with their care team. For service users, Beth is very friendly and 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 free and trusted online 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. This is a stand-alone session, repeated twice in February, so there’s no need to register for both. Although you can if you want to. 
Introduction to Beth | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 2nd February 
Introduction to Beth | 12noon-1pm | Tuesday 16th February 
 
Making Changes: how to start and where to maintain 
The aim of this four-part course is to enable participants to explore, embrace and prepare for the challenges involved when embarking on a change of lifestyle. This may include reducing alcohol consumption or embarking on an exercise programme or a healthy eating plan.  The learning will be applicable to any type of change someone wishes to make in their life. We will also look at decision making and managing and maintaining the process of recovery as it applies, for example, to relapse prevention.
Making Changes Part 1 | 10:30am-11:30am | Wednesday 3rd February
Making Changes Part 2 | 10:30am-11:30am | Wednesday 10th February 
Making Changes Part 3 | 10:30am-11:30am | Wednesday 17th February 
Making Changes Part 4 | 10:30am-11:30am | Wednesday 24th February 
 
New! Creativity and Wellbeing | 2pm-3pm | Wednesday 3rd February 
Developed by the Education Department of Dulwich Picture Gallery in collaboration with SLaM Recovery College. Taking inspiration from the gallery’s Vase with Flowers by Jan Van Huysum, participants will work collaboratively with the gallery's artists to explore new techniques to develop their own creative artwork. This stand-alone webinar has been developed to support participants’ creativity and wellbeing. Throughout the session you will be encouraged to explore new skills, to be mindful, and to learn how to connect with the five ways of wellbeing: connect, be active, learn, take notice, give. All you need to have with you at the start of the session are a pencil, a pen and 8 x sheets of paper (A5 or A4). 
 
Moving Towards Self-Compassion 
This ten-part evening 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. We hope this course would be of interest to, and be of benefit to, anyone who might struggle with perfectionism or self-criticism. We also warmly welcome anyone curious about this subject, and who enjoys reflecting on what it means to be human. These are the sessions we’re running in February: 
Part 4 | 6:30pm-7:30pm| Wednesday 3rd February 
Part 5 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Wednesday 10th February 
Part 6 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Wednesday 17th February 
Part 7 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Wednesday 24th February 
Then every Wednesday evening following, except that there will be a break of a few weeks between session 9 (10th March) and session 10 (31st March) 
 
New! Understanding Self-Harm 
Rates of self-harm in the UK have increased over the past decade and are among the highest in Europe. However, it remains a much-misunderstood issue. This two-part course (both sessions run on the same day) will look at what comes under the umbrella of ‘self-harm’, exploring some of the many possible reasons why some people harm themselves. We will explore the role of professionals and services, discuss how someone who self-harms can reduce the risks, and look at the types of support which are useful. These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. We will also be presenting slides and giving you suggested activities to complete between sessions. The sessions will run every Tuesday 12noon – 1pm throughout lockdown. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. 
Understanding Self-Harm Part 1 | 11am-12:30pm | Thursday 4th February 
Understanding Self-Harm Part 2 | 1:30pm-3pm | Thursday 4th February 
 
Mental Health Act: the basics  
 
A three-part course about the Mental Health Act (1983, amended 2007). During the first two sessions (run on the same day) we will support you to:  

• Explore the purpose and principles of the Mental Health Act. 
• Understand how and why someone may be detained for assessment and treatment using the Mental Health Act and what this experience is like for service users and carers. 
• Gain a better understanding of the rights of people being sectioned and the responsibilities of the health professionals, family members and advocates who might be involved in this process.  
• Learn about the role of mental health tribunals and how sections are lifted/ended.  
• Understand the steps that can be taken to plan for ill health and potentially prevent being admitted under the Mental Health Act. 

The third session will be a guide to Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) which will give you a basic overview of the advocate’s role. The right to an IMHA was introduced in 2007 under amendments to the 1983 Mental Health Act. This gave legal rights to IMHAs which are not available to other advocates. The session will help you to understand these rights.  
Mental Health Act Part 1 | 10:30am-11:30am | Tuesday 9th February 
Mental Health Act Part 2 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Tuesday 9th February 
Mental Health Act Part 3: the advocate’s role | 10:30am-11:30am | Thursday 18th February 
 
Smoking and COVID-19 
In this webinar, run every two weeks, 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 help protect against COVID-19. This is a stand-alone session, repeated twice in February, so there’s no need to register for both. Although you can if you want to. 
Smoking and COVID-19 (1 of 1) | 11am-12noon | Wednesday 10th February 
Smoking and COVID-19 (1 of 1) | 11am-12noon | Wednesday 24th February 

Stretch, Breathe, Release 
A gentle session run every two weeks, for all levels and abilities, combining slow, gentle, movements with stretching. Mindful pauses and check-ins will help you to locate where you hold tension and stress in the body. Movement and breathwork will help you to release tension in these areas and you will learn what you can do in the moment to support well-being on a day to day basis. Our moving body is the most underused tool for well-being. This class will give you some practical ways to spot, and shift, tension in the body.It is suggested you wear loose clothing, have a relatively private place to engage with the session, and bring water or tea to keep you hydrated. Try only what you can and remember - there are no stupid questions.You are welcome to take part in every session (there will always be something new to learn) but, equally, you can just join for one session. 
Stretch, Breath, Release| 12noon-1pm |Thursday 11thFebruary  
Stretch, Breath, Release| 12noon-1pm |Thursday 25thFebruary 

Bereavement during lockdown: supporting ourselves and others while grieving | 2:30pm-3:30pm |Tuesday 16th February 
This stand-alone webinar 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, taking part in this session, 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 webinar - this person will be your support contact. When you join us, 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 you start watching, and also when it ends. Perhaps your contact might be able to join with you online. We want you to know that you are warmly welcome, and that you are not alone in your grief. 
 
Communication and Active Listening 
This two-part course explores what active listening is, looks at the benefits of active listening (including exploring its power to transform our conversations), and teaches how we can practice and hone our skills as empathetic listeners. 
Communication and Active Listening Part 1 | 10:30am-11:30am | Thursday 18th February 
Communication and Active Listening Part 2 | 10:30am-11:30am | Thursday 25th February 

New! Maintaining Wellbeing: staying positive 
The aim of this two-part course is to help you to reflect on the positive outlook and work out how you can bolster your own positivity. The impulse to dwell on the negatives is hard-wired into us, a hangover from humankind’s early days, when we had to be constantly on the alert. We know that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people’s mental health and acknowledge how hard it is for us to maintain our wellbeing during this time. But that doesn’t mean that being negative is an absolute. The situation we currently all find ourselves in is actually just the right time to begin focusing ourselves more towards the positive. Cultivating a positive outlook is possible for everyone, though it may take some work. You will be sent some work sheets before the course begins. Please do not worry, we will explain and guide you through completing these. 
Maintaining Wellbeing Part 1 | 2pm-3pm | Thursday 18th February 
Maintaining Wellbeing Part 2 | 2pm-3pm | Thursday 25th February 

New! Routines for Recovery 
Many studies have shown that establishing and maintaining routines filled with healthy habits is a great way towards meaningful recovery and wellbeing. In this new, three-part programme, we will learn about: 

• The importance of routine for our wellbeing 
• Useful tools for establishing and maintaining our routine 
• Overcoming the barriers to keeping our routine 

This is a ‘blended learning’ course, consisting of: 

• Two webinar sessions  
• An e-Learning programme (interactive, including quizzes, links, and activities that you can access at any time) 
• An online classroom (where we can get together on video chat and discuss our learning in a more personal way) 

The third session (run two weeks after the second one) will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. You’ll be required to complete an online participation agreement. This session won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. 
Routines for Recovery Part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Monday 22nd February 
Routines for Recovery Part 2 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Monday 1st March 
Routines for Recovery Part 3 | 2:30pm-3:30pm| Monday 15th March 
   
New! Spirituality and Wellbeing 
This three-part course will focus on a gentle exploration of participants’ spiritual values, world views, and guiding philosophies. It will look at how these are important for, and connected to, a sense of wellbeing. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on those elements that give meaning to their lives, and the ways that can be found to express what is of ultimate importance to them. The course will open up discussion on the relationship between spirituality and mental health as it is experienced in people’s everyday lives, and how this can contribute to recovery and healing. These sessions will be in the Microsoft Teams Meeting format, which means we will be able to see and hear each other, have group discussions, and share experiences and helpful tips. Once you have registered your interest in the course, we will ask you to complete an online participation agreement. These sessions won’t be recorded, so you’ll need to take part live. 
Spirituality and Wellbeing Part 1 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 25th February 
Spirituality and Wellbeing Part 2 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 4th March 
Spirituality and Wellbeing Part 3 | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Thursday 11th March 

FIRST TIME REGISTRATION, if you haven’t signed up to a webinar with us before (even if you are a SLaM Recovery College student): 
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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, covid-19 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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