Healthy Minds Calderdale are offering you a 10 week wellbeing course. Learn how to look after your health and wellbeing through the practice of Yoga.
The course is for all levels, you don’t need to have done Yoga before, you don’t even need a Yoga mat. Just some comfortable clothing and willingness to try.
This course will look at connectedness, self-acceptance, self-compassion, building resilience, developing inner resources, focus, concentration and spirituality.
The course will start 6th May at 1pm online via Zoom.
Take a look at the April courses and regular workshops and groups from Healthy Minds Calderdale.
For the present everything is run over zoom with joining instructions emailed before the sessions.
Workshops, Courses and Groups April to June 2021
Allotment Workshops (various dates)
In these workshops we will experience the wellbeing benefits of ‘green spaces’ and cover a range of themed activities including arts and crafts, mindfulness, ‘noticing check-lists’ and photography.
*Please note the outdoor workshops may be subject to change
Coming out of Lockdown – Feeling Anxious? Zoom Workshop Tuesday 25th May, 11-12.20pm
The thought of things going ‘back to normal’, seeing friends in crowded places, going back to the office, attending family gatherings and travelling on public transport may feel overwhelming, sound tiring and fill you with anxiety. This workshop will provide a welcoming space and opportunity for you to talk about your fears with others and discuss ways which may help you.
Setting Goals and Moving Forward. Zoom Workshop
Tuesday 15th June, 11-12.30pm
During lockdown you may have had the chance to think about new things you would like to try or achieve in your life when restrictions are lifted or you may feel that lockdown has made you retreat into your comfort zone and you can’t find any motivation to make change, whether it be to look for a new job, join a social group or take better care of your health to name a few. This workshop will give you the opportunity to talk about your goals with others and learn ways to break them down into small achievable steps as well as inspire each other!
Paper-based postal versions of workshops are also available.
Regular groups
Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing – 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 6-7.30pm
A light hearted space for people to make some creative connections. Each session is themed. Past activities have included mask making, Zentangling and origami.
Allotment group – every Thursday 10.30-12.30
An opportunity to spend time outdoors with others, learn more about growing and harvesting a range of plants. Participants are welcome to do as much or as little as you choose to in the peaceful setting of our lovely allotment. No experience needed – we’re all learning!
*Please note group places are limited in line with restrictions. Participants will be required to complete a Covid safe activity form before attending the session.
Anxiety and Depression Peer-Support groups, twice monthly
(Call conferencing)
A peer-support telephone group for those who would like to access peer support but prefer not to use Zoom (live video service). The groups are a safe and non-judgmental space and offer structure, guidance and support for those experiencing anxiety and depression.
Recovery group (CHIME) once every month
The group will explore key themes about recovery in mental health: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning in Life and Empowerment; exploring how these themes relate to our personal recovery journey. Please note: this is a closed group for people who have attended workshops, groups and courses with Healthy Minds.
Booking and further information
To book or to access further details about any of workshops, courses or
groups please email:
Take a look at the March courses and regular workshops and groups from Healthy Minds Calderdale.
For the present everything is run over zoom with joining instructions emailed before the sessions.
Workshops, Courses and Groups March 2021
Exploring Personal Values (two-part course)
Tuesday 16th & 30th March, 11am-12.30pm
When we are connected to what’s important to us, we are more likely to have meaning in our lives. Personal values are essential in guiding us to make positive decisions and they support overall wellbeing. In this workshop we will take some time to explore your personal values; consider what is important and identify ways of how we can become more in tune with our values.
Managing Emotions
Tuesday 23rd March, 1.30pm-3.00pm
The past year has been a challenging one for most. Events out of our control have increased feelings of frustration, fear and anxiety and helplessness to overwhelming levels. In this workshop we will explore emotions, why we have them and the lasting effects. We will practise simple but effective techniques to manage emotions which affect our mental wellbeing.
Paper-based postal versions of workshops are also available.
Regular groups
Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing – 1st and 3rd Monday of the month,
6.00pm – 7.30pm
A light hearted space for people to make some creative connections. Each session is themed. Past activities have included mask making, Zentangling and origami.
“Outdoors-in” 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month @ 2.00 -3.30pm
Due to current restrictions (and the weather!), opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with others is limited. In this group we will discuss outdoor topics, share our outdoor experiences, photos and learnings about allotments and nature.
Anxiety and Depression Peer-Support groups, twice monthly
(Call conferencing)
A peer-support telephone group for those who would like to access peer support but prefer not to use Zoom (live video service). The groups are a safe and non-judgmental space and offer structure, guidance and support for those experiencing anxiety and depression.
Recovery group (CHIME) once every month
The group will explore key themes about recovery in mental health: Connectedness, Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning in Life and Empowerment; exploring how these themes relate to our personal recovery journey. Please note: this is a closed group for people who have attended workshops, groups and courses with Healthy Minds.
Booking and further information
To book or to access further details about any of workshops, courses or
groups please email:
Healthy Minds Calderdale are putting together a series of informative, helpful workshops, designed to assist during the challenging times we’re facing.
Their workshops happen over zoom and give the opportunity for all participants to get together and work through issues, finding ways of dealing with difficult situations and improving wellbeing.
There are social groups and art workshops too. You’re bound to find something of interest!
Workshops
Making Connections Tuesday 9th February, 11.30-1.00pm
Staying connected with who we are and with others can be difficult in these uncertain
times, where we can lose touch with what we enjoy and what keeps us well. As well
as being a fun exercise, mind mapping can help us to figure out what’s important and
gain new understandings. No previous experience or a flare for creativity required,
just bring yourself, a pen and paper.
Media and Mental Wellbeing – Tuesday 16th February, 11-12.30pm
A space to discuss the impact media can have on us; from social media, watching
the news and reading newspapers. We will look at its limitations and the
positive/negative effects, with the chance to share and discuss self-care tips on how
we can develop a healthy relationship with media for better mental health.
Paper-based postal versions of all workshops are also available.
See below details on how to book or request a workshop.
Regular groups
Arts and Crafts for Wellbeing – 1st and 3rd, 6.00-7.30pm
A light hearted space for people to make some creative connections. Each session is
themed. Past activities have included mask making, Zentangling and origami.
Workshops, Courses & Groups February 2021
Outdoors-in – 1st and 3rd, 2.00 -3.30pm
Due to current restrictions (and the weather!), opportunities to enjoy the outdoors
with others is limited. In this group we will discuss outdoor topics, share our outdoor
experiences, photos and learnings about allotments and nature.
Anxiety and Depression Peer-Support groups, twice monthly (Call conferencing)
A peer-support telephone group for those who would like to access peer support but
prefer not to use Zoom (live video service). The groups are a safe and nonjudgmental space and offer structure, guidance and support for those experiencing
anxiety and depression.
Recovery group (CHIME) once every month
The group will explore key themes about recovery in mental health: Connectedness,
Hope and Optimism, Identity, Meaning in Life and Empowerment; exploring how
these themes relate to our personal recovery journey. Please note: this is a closed
group for people who have attended workshops, groups and courses with Healthy
Minds.
A major piece of work is underway to invest in community mental health services. The aim is to improve people’s experience by creating a new system that closes the gaps. Importantly, this new system will properly value the role of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in mental health support. The VCS have been lobbying for this recognition for many years – the community MH transformation presents a genuine opportunity to make this happen. If your organisation has a role to play in community mental health support, it is time to get involved!
Healthy Minds Calderdale want to start the conversation about how this could work in Calderdale with a Zoom meeting for local VCS providers on Tuesday 15th December at 3.30pm.
NHS England has set extremely short deadlines for the proposal, which is why this initial meeting is at such short notice. A draft proposal has been submitted to NHS England. A final proposal needs to be submitted in January 2021. If Calderdale is successful and awarded funding, the transformation work will start in 2021 and take place over a three-year period.
Tuesday’s meeting will not be the one and only discussion as plans develop but a start needs to be made.
Things to bear in mind:
The transformation programme is to improve care for adults and older adults with severe mental illness (not including dementia).
Some priorities have been set by NHS England. They are:
Provide better care to people already receiving mental health support in the community;
Increase access to these services;
Improve pathways for people with eating disorders, people who have community rehab needs and people have a personality disorder diagnosis;
Increase the number of people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) receiving a comprehensive physical health checks.
To Join the meeting on Tuesday 15th December at 3.30pm please email Jonny Morrison at jonny@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk for a zoom link and password.
Making Meaning – Wednesday 14th October 2.00PM – 3.15PM
Aspects of our lives have changed and it can be difficult to make sense of change and adjust to new ways of living when events our out of our control.
The good news is, we do have the control to create meaning. In this workshop we will explore change and making new meanings of our experiences to promote positive mental health
Developing Resilience – Tuesday 6th October 2.00PM – 3.15PM
What is resilience? What makes us resilient? How can we exercise and develop resilience?
In this workshop we will explore our personal resilience and develop strategies to strengthen our ability to manage when faced with adversity, through discussion and exercises.
After listening to how lots of you are feeling, and how the current pandemic has affected you, the Recovery & Support teams have developed a number of workshops, to help you develop skills and resources to support your emotional wellbeing through these difficult times.
Our next workshop is ‘Social Anxiety’ which takes place on Tuesday 29th September 11 – 12.30pm. **Booking is essential**
Healthy Minds are providing online Arts and Crafts session via Zoom.
No experience is necessary, just the willingness to have a go! Join us in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions are as follows:
– Mon 3rd Aug – 6-7.30pm (Please book on by Tues 28th July)
– Mon 17th Aug – 6-7.30pm (Please book on by Tues 11th Aug)
– Mon 7th Sept – 6-7.30pm (Please book on by Tues 1st Sept)
– Mon 21st Sept – 6-7.30pm (Please book on by Tues 15th Sept)
As we may need to post paper copies, please book on your chosen session by the cut off date.
