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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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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
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 | Although these courses are free, SLaM Recovery College operates with charity funding. If you feel these webinars help you, and you are able to, please consider making a donation to the brilliant Maudsley Charity which supports innovative wellbeing projects in our communities. There is, of course, no obligation to make a donation. This is the link to make a donation if you’d like to: https://maudsleycharity.org/support-us/make-a-donation/ |
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