there’s lots going on at South Tyneside Recovery College

Building Resilience to overcome emotional distress Introduction to Mental Wellbeing rd starts Friday 3 May 10am – 12.30 starts Friday 10th May 1.30 – 3.30 at Action Station at Action Station Do you often feel overwhelmed and distressed in situations? This 8 weeks course is an introduction to mental health self-management This 10 weeks course aims to help you The sessions cover stress management, develop strategies such as Mindfulness, routines for wellbeing, sleep hygiene, problem-solving, emotional regulation Mindfulness and and acceptance resilience building

Mental Health Support Group Arts and Crafts Group Every Wednesday 11am – 1pm Every Tuesday at at Gator’s Café, South Shields Gator’s Café, South Shields A safe place to talk about your mental Are you interested in being creative? health in this peer led group Do you have any crafty skills that you Share your experiences, develop coping could share with others? strategies and gather information in this Our art group is a great place to learn or share your creative skills informal and friendly setting Come along to meet new people and have some fun Identity Art Project

th Carers Support starts Friday 5 July 1.30 – 3.30 at Action Station Tuesday s 10-12.30 at Action Station Do you care for someone who has a we have 7 weeks to produce an identity mental health issue? through a range of art forms for the South Tyneside Recovery College We hold regular information workshops, this will include- support groups and informal drop-ins name, logo, mission statement, Come along for a cuppa and a chat and college principles find out how we can help come along and release your creativity in a fun and friendly environment Contact us on 0191 493 6917

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a ll our courses and groups are free

please note: you will need to enrol before attending any activity

WRAP Course Mindful Relaxation starts Friday 10th May 10.30am – 12.30 starts Friday 12th July 10am – 12 at Bilton Hall, Low Simonside at Action Station 7 weeks course Wellness Recovery Action Plan Over 6 weeks is a key part of mental health recovery Learn how to be in the moment Identify your triggers and warning signs Feel relaxed Develop support network Reduce stress Design your own stay well toolbox Cultivate self-compassion

Peer Mentor Course Adult AD/HD Groups North East th starts Monday 13 May 1.30 – 3.30 Friendly informal meetings for adults with

a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD 9 weeks course

We meet each month at Age Concern Suitable for anyone wishing to get involved in

29 Beach Rd South Shields peer support, leading or starting groups,

volunteering or into paid employment

For details of meetings contact Bill Scott The course covers topics such as 07856212564 safeguarding, professional boundaries, [email protected] confidentiality and much more

Action Station Bilton Hall Boldon Lane Taunton Ave South Shields Low Simonside NE34 0LY NE32 3RT

Gator’s Café To attend a course or group you will Queen St need to enrol with us South Shields NE33 1HU This only takes a few minutes For more information please call 0191 427 0011

or email: [email protected]