Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Begin Your Learning Journey to Wellbeing with Us

Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Begin your learning journey to wellbeing with us.

We help people learn to take control of their mental health – and live a better life.

Welcome to our Autumn 2015 Recovery College A safe environment prospectus. Whether you are a returning student We’re a supportive and open community and free from or new to Sussex Recovery College, we are sure mental health stigma. We empower students to take that you will find the right course for you. control and find their own answers. What do we do? Applying for a course We help people learn to take control of their mental All courses are free for adults of all ages with mental health and live a better life. Sussex Recovery College health related challenges, their supporters (relatives enables people to manage their mental health and carers) and the staff of Sussex Partnership NHS challenges through learning. We’re a college not a Foundation Trust and partner organisations. clinic. We have students not patients. From anxiety Some courses are only open to people within specific to schizophrenia, our open and free courses help diversity groups or people using certain mental health individuals become experts in managing their own services, so please read the prospectus carefully. mental health. We have a simple registration process where you Our approach can share your learning support needs. If you need Learn to live well. Our focus is education; each course additional support you can request a meeting with one enables students to take control of their own recovery of our Peer Trainers. They will work with you on an through class-based learning. Individual Learning Plan (ILP), where you can discuss your learning goals and what you would like to gain Real life experience from attending a Recovery College course. We can Trainers with personal experience of mental health also offer additional support to students through our challenges help design and teach every course – ‘buddy’ scheme where individual support is offered. bringing unique insight and empathy. They work alongside our mental health practitioners. This is Student Voice known as co-production. Get involved with our Student Voice group. Students meet regularly to discuss Sussex Recovery College and have a say about how the college is run. It is a great opportunity to meet other students in an informal setting. Please sign up to join on the registration form or at one of the open days.

1 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I have personally come away with the realisation that I have the tools to implement positive change in my life.”

Contents Welcome 1 Courses at a glance 3–6 Open days and how to apply 7 Supporting your learning journey 8

Courses by campus Coastal Campus 9–18 Northern Campus 19–26 Western Campus 27–32 Addresses of venues and travel information 33–34 Partner organisations 35–38 Contact details 39

Register today online or use the enclosed form Go to: Tel: 0300 303 8086sussexrecoverycollege.org.uk or Email: [email protected] 2 Courses at a glance

Coastal Western campus Northern campus campus Mondays

Course Title Dates Time Page

Level 2 certificate in understanding 5 October – 2 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm 11 working in mental health (Also Wednesdays 7 October – 21 October)

Living with dementia 5 October – 9 November 11am – 12:30pm 12

Resolving the red mist – managing your anger 12 October – 30 November 1pm – 3pm 13

Understanding the diagnosis of 26 October – 9 November 9:30am – 4pm 15 personality disorder

Autism and mental health 5 October – 19 October 2pm – 5pm 22

Introduction to mindfulness 2 November – 9 November 2pm – 4pm 31

3 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Tuesdays

Course Title Dates Time Page

Taking action 13 October – 27 October 1pm – 4pm 13

Depression: what, why and ways to get by 10 November – 15 December 2pm – 4pm 17

Happiness and positive living 6 October – 3 November 2:30pm – 4:30pm 23

Understanding and improving self-esteem 6 October – 17 November 11am – 1:30pm 23

Self-esteem and positive thought 13 October – 3 November 1pm – 4pm 24

Wellbeing skills: training for carers 13 October – 1 December 10am – 12:30pm 25

Depression: what, why and ways to get by 6 October –10 November 11am – 1pm 29

Introduction to food and mood 13 October 12pm – 2pm 30

Building resilience for wellness and recovery 3 November – 1 December 1pm – 4pm 32 Wednesdays

Course Title Dates Time Page

Self-esteem 30 September – 21 October 1pm – 4pm 10

Introduction to peer mentoring 7 October 10am – 1pm 12

Food and mood 14 October – 2 December 1:30pm – 4pm 14

Family inclusive practice 11 November 9:30am – 4:30pm 17

Coping skills for wellness and recovery 7 October – 25 November 1:30pm – 3:30pm 24

Living well with voices 14 October – 4 November 1pm – 4pm 25

Level 2 certificate in understanding working 21 October – 18 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm 31 in mental health (Also Monday 2 November, Tuesday 10 November and Thursday’s 5, 12 November)

Understanding tenants’ rights 18 November 1pm – 3pm 32 and responsibilities or 25 November

Tel: 0300 303 8086 or Email: [email protected] 4 Courses at a glance Thursdays

Course Title Dates Time Page

Understanding post traumatic stress disorder 22 October 10am – 2:30pm 14 (PTSD)

Level 1 certificate in employability skills 5 November – 26 November 9:30am – 12:30pm 16 (also Monday’s 9 November – 30 November)

Introduction to mindfulness 10 December – 17 December 1:30pm – 3:30pm 18

Level 2 certificate in nutrition and health 1 October – 22 October 9:30am – 12:30pm 20 (also Tuesday’s 6 October – 3 November)

Creativity for wellbeing 1 October – 19 November 9:30am – 12:30pm 21

Managing depression 1 October – 19 November 1pm – 3pm 20 (15 Oct 19 Nov – 11:30am –1:30pm)

Building resilience for wellness and recovery 1 October – 26 November 9:45am – 11:45am 21

Level 1 certificate in employability skills 5 November – 26 November 9:30am – 12:30pm 26 (Also Tuesday’s 10 November – 1 December)

Speaking up for yourself 1 October – 15 October 2pm – 4pm 28

Level 2 certificate in nutrition and health 1 October and 15 October, 9:30am – 12:30pm 28 also Monday’s 5, 12, 19 October, Tuesday’s 6, 20 October and Wednesday 14 October

Self-esteem 8 October – 26 November 1pm – 3:30pm 29 (8 Oct, 12 Nov) 11am – 1:30pm (all other sessions)

5 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Fridays

Course Title Dates Time Page

Wellbeing for the over 50s 2 October – 6 November 10am – 12pm 10

Physical and mental wellbeing 2 October – 6 November 11am – 2pm 11

Coping skills and problem solving 23 October – 13 November 1pm – 3pm 15

Understanding psychosis 6 November – 27 November 9:30am – 12:30pm 16

Coping with anxiety 9th October –30th October 10:30am – 12:30pm 22

Supporting recovery from abuse for women 16 October – 13 November 2pm – 4:30pm 26

Coping with anxiety 9 October – 6 November 10am – 12pm 30

Keep in touch

Talk about Keep feelings active

Be creative Value yourself and others Care for Eat well others

Learn new Get involved Ask for skills help

Tel: 0300 303 8086 or Email: [email protected] 6 Open days and how to apply

Coastal Northern Western open day open day open day Tues 1 September Wed 2 September Fri 4 September 12pm – 3pm 12pm – 3pm 12pm – 3pm

Attending an open day If you are unable to attend an open day, you If you attend one of the open days you will have the can apply using the methods outlined below. opportunity to speak to some of the course trainers. Look through this prospectus and choose the You will also be able to register with the college course or courses you would like to attend. and apply for courses while you are there. You may apply for up to three courses per term, located at any of the West Sussex campuses. Worthing Complete the registration form in this booklet Worthing Town Hall or download it from our website. Chapel Road You must register in order to apply for courses. BN11 1HA Return the registration form to: Crawley Sussex Recovery College Crawley Library Aldrington House Southgate Avenue 35 New Church Road RH10 6HG Hove BN3 4AG Chichester Chichester City Council Or email it to us The Council House [email protected] North Street

PO19 1LQ 0300 303 8086 – Call us if you have any questions about the courses or would like help completing the registration form.

Please note: Priority may be given to students currently using mental health services in the campus area of a course.

7 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Supporting your learning journey

“A world where people with mental health challenges can live with hope, without stigma and are empowered to manage their own recovery successfully.”

Recovery The buddy scheme Recovery in a mental health context is about living At Sussex Recovery College we offer trained peer a satisfying and hopeful life with or without on going supporters who can act as buddies for our students. symptoms of mental health or related challenges. It is A buddy is someone who looks after the needs of a journey of discovery that may include making sense a student to enable them to attend college courses. of what has happened, taking back control, discovering They can provide the extra individual support some your own resources and working towards your life of our students may need to progress their mental goals. Sussex Recovery College supports this process. health recovery through learning and education. The ILP process Buddies can help in the following ways: ◗ Once registered on a course you can request an offer telephone support and encouragement Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This is an opportunity to attend courses and learn independently to discuss your learning needs and identify a number ◗ meet with a student and accompany them of personal goals with one of our Peer Trainers. All of to and from a course venue our students come to learn about the different subjects ◗ meet with a student and sit with them during the that we have on offer but many students also have course to offer support personal goals they want to meet. We have a number of drop-in ILP sessions where you can meet our Peer The college works with students to reduce the amount Trainers individually in a calm, relaxing environment. of support needed from a buddy. We aim to help You are welcome to bring a supporter students become as independent as possible in their or friend with you to the meeting. learning and manage their own recovery.

If you are interested in either of these services please indicate on the registration form.

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Courses Coastal Campus Self-esteem Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing 30 September – 21 October These courses are open to students from all areas of Wellbeing for the over 50s 2 October – 6 November West Sussex who meet the requirements to attend Sussex Recovery College, although people living in Physical and mental wellbeing the Coastal Campus area may be given priority. There 2 October – 6 November are some courses that are aimed at specific groups Level 2 certificate in understanding working of people and for these, priority will be given to the in mental health students the course is aimed at. 5 October – 2 November Living with dementia If you have any questions about courses you would like 5 October – 9 November to apply for, please call or send us an email: Introduction to peer mentoring 0300 303 8086 7 October [email protected] Resolving the red mist – managing your anger 12 October – 30 November Taking action 13 October – 27 October Food and mood 14 October – 2 December Understanding post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 22 October Coping skills and problem solving 23 October – 13 November Understanding the diagnosis of personality disorder 26 October – 9 November Level 1 certificate in employability skills 5 November – 30 November Understanding psychosis 6 November – 27 November Depression: what, why and ways to get by 10 November – 15 December Family inclusive practice 11 November Introduction to mindfulness 10 December – 17 December

9 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “The way you can just be open and honest about life was totally refreshing.”

Self-esteem Wellbeing for the over 50s The course will involve exploring what self-esteem is, A course focused on developing a healthy lifestyle for where it comes from and what maintains our low self- people in their 50s and above. We are all living longer esteem. We will explore various ways that we may be and it is essential to our wellbeing that we continue able to improve our self-esteem. The sessions will be to spend our time positively engaged in activities that a mixture of discussions, theory, practical exercises we enjoy whatever our age. Sessions will be focused and (if the group is willing) role play. around five key areas identified nationally as being Learning outcomes key to promoting wellbeing. Students will: Learning outcomes ◗ have an understanding of how they maintain Students will: low self-esteem ◗ identify activities in the five key areas that are ◗ be able to demonstrate three ways in which they essential to support their wellbeing can feel more confident ◗ develop a self-management plan to support their ◗ be able to recognise and challenge automatic thoughts wellbeing and recovery alongside others ◗ Aimed at have an increased awareness of local activities Anyone who feels their life has been restricted by and how to access these having low self esteem. This can include people Aimed at with mental health challenges, carers and staff. The course is aimed at people over 50 with mental Dates and times health challenges who are retired, unemployed or Wednesdays: 30 September, 7 October, 14 October under-employed. and 21 October Dates and times Time: 1pm – 4pm Fridays: 2 October, 9 October, 16 October, 23 October, Venue 30 October and 6 November Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Time: 10am – 12pm Worthing, BN13 3FJ Venue Trainers Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Misbah Moore (Clinician) Southwick, BN42 4TE Angie Culham (Peer Trainer) Trainers Jenny Edge (Clinician) Organisation Annie Sheen (Peer Trainer) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Physical and mental wellbeing Level 2 certificate in Many people who suffer from prolonged chronic pain understanding working often develop low mood as a result. This course will in mental health (14 QCF Credits) explore some of the different effective techniques, wellbeing tools and strategies to support you in better This qualification aims to raise awareness of mental managing your pain and what promotes mental and health problems and the process and approaches physical wellbeing. involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health. Learning outcomes Students will: Learning outcomes This qualification aims to provide students with an ◗ demonstrate the link between physical understanding of: and mental wellbeing ◗ mental health and mental health issues ◗ describe and practise a number of strategies ◗ to manage pain and promote mental wellbeing current approaches to care and management in mental health ◗ be aware of a range of resources to help them ◗ manage their physical and mental wellbeing change and support in relation to mental health Aimed at Aimed at This course is for people who have difficulties This course is suitable for anyone working in the managing their pain and who would like to improve health and/or social care or related sector that wish their physical and mental wellbeing. to understand mental health issues and support approaches. Dates and times Fridays: 2 October, 9 October, 16 October, 23 October, Dates and times 30 October and 6 November 5 October, 7 October, 12 October, 21 October, Time: 11am – 2pm 26 October and 2 November Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Venue Dove Lodge, Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JG Venue TBC Trainers Lone Murphy-Pickett (Clinician) Trainers Paul Thompson (Peer Trainer) Rachel Gyll (Tutor) TBC (Peer Trainer) Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation Northbrook College

11 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I did not know what to expect but the course was excellent.”

Living with dementia Introduction to peer mentoring Dementia affects more than 850,000 people in the If you feel ready to give back and support others then UK. Following a diagnosis many people are left with this is the perfect course for you. In this half day questions about their diagnosis and the support that workshop we will look at the role of the mentor and is available for them and/or their family. This course mentee and how this mutually supportive relationship explores what a diagnosis of dementia means, where can be an essential part of someone’s recovery journey. to find further support/information, managing when Activities will include: case studies, creative media, difficulties arise and developing ideas and strategies problem solving and discussion. for living well with dementia. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ discuss ‘what is peer mentoring’ and the role ◗ develop an understanding of dementia of the mentor and mentee ◗ consider when difficulties may arise ◗ examine the boundaries of this helping relationship ◗ learn ways of managing when difficulties arise and ◗ review accredited courses in mentoring and other learn where to gain further help when necessary related vocational areas Aimed at Aimed at The course is for people with dementia, their family and This course is for anyone who wants to use their lived staff, who are wishing to gain a better understanding experience of mental health issues to support others of dementia and further ideas and support for living and also continue in their own personal development. well with dementia. Dates and times Dates and times Wednesday: 7 October Mondays: 5 October, 12 October, 19 October, Time: 10am – 1pm 26 October, 2 November and 9 November Venue Time: 11am – 12:30pm Coastal West Sussex Mind, The Gateway, Venue 8 – 10 Durrington Lane, Worthing, BN13 2QG Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Trainers Southwick, BN42 4TE Jules Rendall (Trainer) Trainers TBC (Peer Trainer) Fiona Pipon-Young (Clinician) Organisation Emma Winstone (Clinician) Coastal West Sussex Mind Annie Sheen (Peer Trainer) Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Resolving the red mist Taking action – managing your anger Moving forward in life can feel scary and at times The course will be of particular interest to those who impossible. As a peer group we will listen and motivate have found that their anger and related aggressive each other towards change. We will review where we behaviour has caused them problems and difficulties. are at and where we want to be and then set personal By using motivational and CBT approaches we will look goals to get there. Activities will include: completing at various techniques and a range of skills to manage worksheets, small and large group discussions, angry emotions better, including problem solving and creative writing and brief homework tasks. communication styles. Learning outcomes The course is aimed at both men and women who Students will: may have experienced mental health difficulties. We ◗ review obstacles for change acknowledge anger can lead to encounters with the criminal justice service and we welcome those who ◗ identify personal skills, tools and positive strategies want to make positive changes. to keep you well Learning outcomes ◗ set goals for the future and develop a wellness Students will: support plan ◗ learn about the triggers to your anger Aimed at ◗ learn about managing or changing your relationship This course is for anyone who feels stuck in their with anger and aggression situation and is looking for help, support and motivation to move forward. ◗ consider the next step in recovery Dates and times Aimed at Tuesdays: 13 October, 20 October, 27 October This is aimed at people with longstanding or moderate Time: 1pm – 4pm to severe mental health challenges. Venue Dates and times Coastal West Sussex Mind, 23 Maltravers Drive, Mondays: 12 October, 19 October, 26 October, 9 November, 16 November and 30 November Littlehampton, BN17 5EY Time: 1pm – 3pm Trainers Venue Joanna Lilley (Trainer) Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Pauline Keeble (Peer Trainer) Worthing, BN13 3FJ Organisation Trainers Coastal West Sussex Mind Sara Casado (Clinician) Graham Clarke (Peer Trainer) Organisation: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

13 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “Anyone who has a mental health challenge would greatly benefit from joining Recovery College.”

Food and mood Understanding post traumatic This course starts with some basic information on stress disorder (PTSD) nutrition. We establish which foods are necessary for PTSD used to be poorly understood and was described health and why we need certain nutrients. You will as “shellshock” or “battle fatigue”. Much more is now discover what we have in common with our hunter/ known about this disorder and there are well developed gatherer ancestors and explore what a healthy diet strategies to cope with it. actually is. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ have a good understanding of PTSD ◗ be able to choose foods that contain the nutrients needed for good health ◗ consider different coping strategies ◗ know about the research and evidence base that ◗ review coping and support for carers and find indicates which foods and nutrients particularly out about useful resources support one’s mental health Aimed at ◗ be able to interpret food labels People who may have their own experiences of PTSD, friends, family, carers and practitioners. Aimed at Anyone with mental health challenges, carers and staff. Dates and times Thursday: 22 October Dates and times Time: 10am – 2:30pm Wednesdays: 14 October, 21 October, 28 October, 4 November, 11 November, 18 November, Venue 25 November and 2 December Worthing Town Hall, Chapel Road, Time: 1:30pm – 4pm Worthing, BN11 1HA Venue Trainers Corner House, 45 Southwick Street, Lucy Edwards (Clinician) Southwick, BN42 4TH Paul Thompson (Peer Trainer) Trainers Organisation Allison Anderson (Clinician) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Lin Gibbs (Peer Trainer) Organisation Corner House

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Coping skills and Understanding the diagnosis problem solving of personality disorder This course aims to give people skills to manage This course will help students explore ways to problems and cope with situations in a more effective understand the experience of living with a personality way. At times problems can build up making it difficult disorder diagnosis and the ways in which people with to cope. We take you through a variety of techniques these difficulties might struggle relating to themselves that will enable students to anticipate, manage and get and others. It is recommended that students have through problems of all types that occur in life. access to the internet as this course requires students Learning outcomes to undertake some online learning modules in between Students will: sessions and students also need access to an email account. ◗ develop their own set of tools to cope with problems Learning outcomes ◗ know how to identify a problem and how to reduce Students will: a problem into components ◗ explore different perspectives and understanding ◗ understand how and where to find help of the diagnosis of personality disorder Aimed at ◗ understand how someone’s past experiences People with longstanding or moderate to severe mental can affect their present health challenges, carers and staff. ◗ develop understanding of how to work effectively Dates and times with people with a personality disorder diagnosis Fridays: 23 October, 30 October, 6 November and 13 November Aimed at Time: 1pm – 3pm People with or those supporting others (staff or carers) with moderate to severe mental health challenges Venue associated with a personality disorder diagnosis. Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, BN42 4TE Dates and times Mondays: 26 October, 2 November, 9 November Trainers Time: 9:30am – 4pm Kate Bones (Clinician) Louise Patmore (Senior Peer Trainer) Venue The New Learning Shop, 88 High Street, Organisation Littlehampton, BN17 5DX Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Trainers Lynne Thomas (Clinician) Janette Bryan (Peer Trainer) Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

15 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I learnt a lot and it was relaxing which was good for my mental health.”

Level 1 certificate in Understanding psychosis employability skills This course aims to help you make sense of and cope This 15 credit QCF accredited qualification was with psychotic symptoms. It explores the causes developed in partnership with NCFE awarding of psychosis and what helps. This is delivered by a organisation and Reed Employment Services. peer trainer and a mental health nurse with additional Learners must undertake units in: support from a psychologist and a psychiatrist to assist in delivering certain parts of the course in greater ◗ understanding mindset detail. Students receive hand-outs and information ◗ self-improvement to take home to continue developing coping skills. ◗ personal effectiveness for work Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: ◗ develop and enhance skills required for the ◗ working environment understand their diagnosis and formulation, including its symptoms and cause ◗ develop learners’ confidence for employment ◗ and motivation have an overview of medication, other treatments and support ◗ improve communication skills and personal ◗ effectiveness be familiar with and practise coping strategies and self-management tools Aimed at Learners who are entering the workplace for the first Aimed at time or those retuning to work. Learners are equipped People who have been diagnosed with psychosis, for employment, helping them secure the right job and schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder or who hear develop the right skills and mindset to appeal voices, see visions or have beliefs that others think to potential employers. are delusional. This course is also suitable for carers and staff. Dates and times 5 November, 9 November, 12 November, 16 November, Dates and times 19 November, 23 November 26 November, 30 November Fridays: 6 November, 13 November, Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm 20 November and 27 November Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Venue TBC Venue Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Trainers Worthing, BN13 3FJ Joanne Kingston (Tutor) TBC (Peer Trainer) Trainers TBC (Clinician) Angie Culham (Peer Trainer) Organisation Northbrook College Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Depression: what, why Family inclusive practice: and ways to get by working together – for A six week course looking at what depression means staff and relatives to us and how we might develop strategies and This one day course brings together staff and tools for coping with life. This course will explore relatives to look at improving the ways we work opportunities for people to reduce some of the effects together. It is an opportunity for staff and relatives of depression using basic tools and strategies which to think together about challenges and opportunities promote mental wellbeing. in partnership working. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ discover and be able to put in to practice effective ◗ feel more confident about forming working methods for managing depression relationships between families and professionals ◗ develop a personal wellbeing tool kit to ◗ have frameworks for understanding miscommunication manage depression and stress, and identify strategies for overcoming ◗ be aware of a range of resources available these barriers to manage their depression ◗ explore and develop ideas around personal Aimed at wellbeing (for staff and relatives) People living with or affected by depression, carers Aimed at and staff. Relatives, friends and carers of people with mental Dates and times health challenges and/or dementia, and staff from Tuesdays: 10 November, 17 November, 24 November, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust and partner agencies. 1 December, 8 December and 15 December Dates and times Time: 2pm – 4pm Wednesday: 11 November Venue Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Durrington Community Centre, 2 Romany Road, Venue Worthing, BN13 3FJ Meadowfield Conference Room, Swandean, Trainers Arundel Road, Worthing, BN13 3EP Sarah Ennion (Clinician) Trainers Graham Clarke (Peer Trainer) Ben Rumble (Psychologist) Paul Thompson (Peer Trainer) Ella Fuller (Psychologist) Organisation Jill Scholl (Carer) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

17 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I had no idea how walking into one room would alter my life in such a dramatic way.”

Introduction to mindfulness Using mindfulness when there are mental health Louise’s story challenges is popular as people find value in the Louise Patmore approach. Regular practice helps maintain mental Senior Peer Trainer for West Sussex wellbeing and can increase emotional resilience. This two-session course explains what mindfulness I came to the Recovery College at its is and how its use can change the way you think, inception in Brighton and Hove in the early feel and act: it is interactive and includes plenty part of 2013. I had no idea how walking into of short mindfulness exercises. one room and a casual encounter would alter my life in such a dramatic way. Learning outcomes ◗ be able to explain what mindfulness is and how I developed 4 courses and taught 3 during to do it the first year. My energy rose and the way in which the Recovery College fitted my ◗ be able to choose from a variety of mindfulness capabilities was fantastic. They couldn’t keep exercises me away! I became Acting Senior Peer in ◗ have a sense of how using mindfulness can help Brighton and Hove in March 2014 and was cope with daily living involved in every step of the process Brighton and Hove Recovery College but another Aimed at adventure took my fancy. Anyone experiencing mental health difficulties who is interested in finding out more about mindfulness. I became the Acting Senior Peer in West Sussex, in April 2014, to begin with as a Dates and times Thursdays: 10 December and 17 December temporary measure but I was very hooked on Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm the idea of being part of the team that was to bring the Recovery College into West Sussex. Venue My own growth in that period was profound. Corner House, 45 Southwick Street, I became energised and very active and Southwick, BN42 4TH gained the first paid employment in 17 years Trainers as a result. I look after the needs of 10 peers Allison Anderson (Clinician) in West Sussex and their clinicians and it Mark Crocker (Peer Trainer) is rewarding. Organisation Corner House

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Courses Northern Campus Level 2 certificate in nutrition and health Burgess Hill, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, 1 October – 3 November Horsham and Mid Sussex Managing depression These courses are open to students from all areas of 1 October – 19 November West Sussex who meet the requirements to attend Creativity for wellbeing Sussex Recovery College, although people living in the 1 October – 19 November Northern Campus area may be given priority. There Building resilience for wellness and recovery are some courses that are aimed at specific groups 1 October – 26 November of people and for these, priority will be given to the students the course is aimed at. Autism and mental health 5 October – 19 October If you have any questions about courses you would like to apply for, please call or send us an email: Coping with anxiety 9 October – 30 October 0300 303 8086 Understanding and improving self-esteem [email protected] 6 October – 17 November Happiness and positive living 6 October – 3 November Coping skills for wellness and recovery 7 October – 25 November Self-esteem and positive thought 13 October – 3 November Wellbeing skills training for carers 13 October – 1 December Living well with voices 14 October – 4 November Supporting recovery from abuse for women 16 October – 13 November Level 1 certificate in employability skills 5 November – 1 December

19 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I feel so much better about myself.”

Level 2 certificate in Managing depression nutrition and health This course is for people who are living with or affected This qualification aims to increase understanding of the by depression. It will look at common treatments principles of healthy eating and the role of maintaining such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness health. Learners will gain confidence in planning and talking therapies, as well as other coping and providing a healthy diet as well as how dietary strategies. This will include self-help techniques, requirements change as people progress through creativity, nutrition, sleep, relapse prevention and life. The course will also look at dietary requirements relationship issues. of specific groups of people e.g diabetes etc. The Learning outcomes qualification will also look at food labelling and how Students will: to use this information to provide, plan and promote ◗ feel more confident in setting personal goals to healthy eating. manage their depression and learn how sleep Learning outcomes and nutrition affect depression This qualification aims to: ◗ have a basic understanding of the types of therapies ◗ increase understanding of the principles of healthy commonly available eating and the role of food in maintaining health ◗ be able to identify and access additional activities ◗ increase confidence in planning and achieving that may assist in their recovery a healthy diet Aimed at ◗ provide information on eating disorders People living with or affected by depression, carers Aimed at and staff. Anyone working with or around food and those working Dates and times with individuals or groups of people that rely on Thursdays: 1 October, 8 October, 15 October, knowledge of nutrition and its effects on health. 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 12 November Dates and times and 19 November 1 October, 6 October, 8 October, 13 October, Time: 1pm – 3pm (Please note times for the sessions on 15 October 15 October, 20 October, 22 October and 3 November and 19 November are 11:30am until 1:30pm) Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Venue Venue HMSVA, 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AE TBC Trainers Trainers TBC (Clinician) Julie McPhater (Tutor) Alan Austen (Peer Trainer) TBC (Peer Trainer) Organisation Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Northbrook College

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Creativity for wellbeing Building resilience for Leisure activities are vital to wellbeing and here wellness and recovery students will learn to use a variety of media and This course introduces what resilience is and what it is techniques to complete personal and group projects. not, drawing on resilience research, practice and lived You will learn to express your thoughts and feelings experience. It aims to help people overcome challenges as you explore what your recovery means to you. No by building on strengths inside them and in the world drawing or painting ability is required for this course. around. Resilience can help people successfully get Learning outcomes through difficult times. There will be opportunities Students will: to share resilience tips, tools and experience. ◗ understand the importance and benefits of creativity Learning outcomes to the 5 ways to wellbeing Students will: ◗ gain knowledge and experience with new techniques ◗ increase their understanding of what resilience and media is and what it is not ◗ create a portfolio of expressive works ◗ identify and try out a number of resilient steps to help them cope with challenges in their lives Aimed at Anyone who has experience of mental health problems, ◗ have created their own personal ‘resilient toolkit’ including carers, friends, relatives and clinicians. by the end of the course Dates and times Aimed at Thursdays: 1 October, 8 October, 15 October, This course is for adults with or supporting others with 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, moderate to severe mental health challenges who are 12 November and 19 November facing tough times in their own lives. Time: 10am – 12.30pm Dates and times Venue Thursdays: 1 October, 8 October, 15 October, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 19 November and 26 November Trainers Saff Brooker (Peer Trainer) Time: 9:45am – 11:45am TBC (Clinician) Venue Organisation Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Trainers East Grinstead and District Association for Anna Kemp (Clinician) Mental Health Josh Cameron (Clinician) Paul Neale (Peer Trainer) Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

21 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “The topics covered were real, something you can easily put into action in your everyday life.”

Autism and mental health Coping with anxiety Understanding and working with people with Autistic From worry to full-blown panic attacks, anxiety can Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) effectively. interfere with our wellbeing, daily lives and confidence. Approximately one in 100 people live with an Autistic It can be an unpleasant and often frightening Spectrum Conditions in West Sussex, and unfortunately experience with distressing symptoms. But what many suffer from depression, anxiety and psychosis. creates these anxiety symptoms and why do we have These people are often misdiagnosed by mental health them? This course is for those wanting to understand services, leading to further mental health problems. their anxiety and learn how to manage it. This course focuses on defining what autism is, how Learning outcomes it impacts upon those who live with ASCs, and how Students will: therapy can be adapted to meet their needs. ◗ gain a practical understanding of the nature, origins Learning outcomes and mechanism of their anxiety, its symptoms Students will: and triggers ◗ define autistic spectrum conditions (ASCs) ◗ investigate and practise some strategies and tips, ◗ explore the triad of impairments and sensory creating a personal ‘toolkit’ to help manage anxiety difficulties, and the impact these have on in both the short and long term mental health Aimed at ◗ explore methods of making therapy ASC-friendly Adults facing longstanding or moderate to severe mental health challenges, carers and staff. Aimed at This course is for carers, and staff who live and work Dates and times with people on the Autistic Spectrum. Fridays: 9 October, 16 October, 23 October and 30 October Dates and times Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Mondays: 5 October, 12 October and 19 October Time: 2pm – 5pm Venue Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG Venue Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG Trainers TBC (Clinician) Trainers Paul Neale (Peer Trainer) Bettina Stott (Clinician) Alex Wilkinson (Peer Trainer) Organisation Sussex Oakleaf Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Understanding and Happiness and positive living improving self-esteem A course based on research, ideas and concepts from This course will involve exploring what self-esteem is, positive psychology. Through fun topics and activities where it comes from and what maintains our low self- we will explore the 10 keys to living more positively and esteem. We will explore various ways that we may be learn practical ways we can increase our overall levels able to improve our self-esteem. The sessions will be a of happiness and wellbeing. mixture of discussions, theory and practical exercises. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ understand how positivity promotes wellbeing ◗ have an understanding of what self-esteem is and be able to describe what positive living means and how it differs from self confidence to them personally ◗ ◗ be able to identify how low self-esteem is caused understand the 10 keys to happier living and have and maintained identified their own goals to increase personal levels of wellbeing ◗ be able to recognise and challenge automatic ◗ thoughts have completed a gratitude journal and identified new ways to boost resilience and increase Aimed at positive thinking Anyone who feels their life has been restricted by low self-esteem. This can include people with mental health Aimed at challenges, carers and staff. People using mental health services, carers and staff. Dates and times Tuesdays: 6 October, 13 October, 20 October, Dates and times 27 October, 3rd November, Tuesdays: 6 October, 13 October, 20 October, 10 November and 17 November 27 October and 3 November Time: 11am – 1:30pm Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Venue Venue The Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square, Bewbush, The Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square, Bewbush, Crawley, RH11 8XW Crawley, RH11 8XW Trainers Trainers Saff Brooker (Peer Trainer) TBC (Clinician) Marika Aakala (Occupational Therapist) Saff Brooker (Peer Trainer) Organisation Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

23 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “The course was great. I could do it again and again.”

Coping skills for wellness Self-esteem and and recovery positive thought This course aims to help students to develop their Join us as we take a look at the relationship between ability to overcome their mental health challenges. what we think of ourselves and how this impacts on Students will explore a range of helpful coping how we feel about ourselves. Develop ways to move skills and strategies promoting self-management beyond the negative ideas which contribute to low and recovery. self-esteem. You will be involved in discussions where you feel comfortable, given resources to use after the Learning outcomes workshop, and learn skills for the future. Students will: Learning outcomes ◗ learn at least three strategies and tools to help Students will: recovery and wellbeing ◗ understand what self-esteem is and how to improve it ◗ develop personal life skills and employ at least ◗ three appropriate techniques to help manage take a look at negative thoughts and how to unhelpful symptoms challenge them ◗ ◗ learn to recognise ‘triggers’ and early warning signs, develop a toolbox of ways to increase self-esteem developing appropriate coping strategies and have a more positive outlook Aimed at Aimed at This course could be useful to students in the early This course is aimed at anyone who feels that how they stages of recovery and to those seeking to refresh or think and feel about themselves could improve. reinforce their knowledge to help maintain wellbeing. Dates and times Dates and times Tuesdays: 13 October, 20 October, 27 October Wednesdays: 7 October, 14 October, 28 October, and 3 November 4 November, 11 November, 18 November and Time: 1pm – 4pm 25 November Venue Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Roffey Millenium Hall, Crawley Road, Venue Horsham, RH12 4DT Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG Trainers Chantal Chopin (Support Worker) Trainers Elsa Surridge (Support Worker) Christopher Corbett (Occupational Therapist) Emma McCarthy (Peer Support Worker) Paul Neale (Peer Recovery Trainer) Leanne Evans (Peer Support) Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation Richmond Fellowship

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Wellbeing skills Living well with voices training for carers Coping with voices or living with voices? Those who This is a skills-based education course for carers of hear voices can find this a distressing and confusing people who access mental health services. The aim experience. Here we will look at ways to build a new of the course is to teach carers skills and knowledge relationship with your voice(s) and develop a toolbox that will maximise their wellbeing and improve their of ways to manage voice-hearing positively. You will health outcomes as well as those of who they care for. be involved in discussions where you feel comfortable, given resources to use after the workshop, and will Learning outcomes learn skills for the future. Students will: ◗ understand a range of coping strategies and practise Learning outcomes skills identified as relevant to their wellbeing Students will: ◗ ◗ be able to complete a Carer’s Wellness Recovery learn about the diversity of voice-hearing experiences action plan that will help them to learn about and different models of understanding voices themselves, what helps and what doesn’t, and how ◗ explore ways of coping with distressing voices, to get more control of their life and caring experiences emotions and overwhelming beliefs ◗ learn practical ways to set and achieve individual ◗ look at strategies for exploring and improving your goals to promote resilience and wellbeing relationship with your voice(s) and ways to safely Aimed at challenge them This course is aimed at carers who may be new Aimed at to this role as well as those who are further along This course is aimed at anyone who has experienced the caring journey. hearing voices or wants to support someone who has. Dates and times Dates and times Tuesdays: 13 October, 20 October, 27 October, Wednesdays: 14 October, 21 October, 28 October 3 November, 10 November, 17 November, and 4 November 24 November and 1 December Time: 10am – 12.30pm Time: 1pm – 4pm (Please note the time for the session on 17 November Venue is 12.30pm – 3pm) Roffey Millenium Hall, Crawley Road, Venue Horsham, RH12 4DT Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH Trainers Trainers Natalie Fagence (Support Worker) Jacqueline Clarke-Mapp (Carer Trainer) James Wakely Griffiths (Support Worker) Christian Demaine-Stone (Occupational Therapist) Rachael Barnes (Peer Support Worker) Organisation Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Richmond Fellowship

25 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “The materials, handouts and facilitators were fantastic.”

Supporting recovery Level 1 certificate in from abuse for women employability skills This course will look at what is abuse, how do people This 15 credit QCF accredited qualification was respond to experiencing it and what are some of the developed in partnership with NCFE awarding ways people seek help. We will support you to develop organisation and Reed Employment Services. Learners skills to deal with the aftermath of abuse and to cope must undertake units in: with its effects through building self-esteem. ◗ Understanding Mindset Learning outcomes ◗ Self-Improvement Students will: ◗ Personal Effectiveness for Work ◗ get an overview of what abuse is and how Learning outcomes people commonly feel after experiencing it Students will: ◗ to develop an understanding of how to build ◗ develop and enhance skills required for the self-esteem following abuse and consider ways working environment to recover ◗ develop learners’ confidence for employment ◗ to develop strategies for feeling confident and and motivation assertive, particularly in new relationships, and ◗ improve communication skills and personal identify ways to continue recovery from abuse effectiveness Aimed at Aimed at Any woman who has experienced domestic abuse Learners who are entering the workplace for the first and mental health challenges. time or those retuning to work. Learners are equipped Dates and times for employment, helping them secure the right job and Fridays: 16 October, 23 October, 30 October, develop the right skills and mindset to appeal 6 November and 13 November to potential employers. Time: 2pm – 4:30pm Dates and times Venue 5 November, 10 November, 12 November, The Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square, 17 November, 19 November, 24 November, Bewbush, Crawley, RH11 8XW 26 November and 1 December Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Trainers Shabana Kausar (Trainer, AVA) Venue Saff Brooker (Peer Trainer) TBC Organisation: Trainers Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Julie McPhater (Tutor) TBC (Peer Trainer) Against Violence and Abuse (AVA) Organisation Northbrook College

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Courses Western Campus Level 2 certificate in nutrition and health Bognor Regis, Chichester and Midhurst 1 October – 20 October These courses are open to students from all areas Speaking up for yourself of West Sussex who meet the requirements to attend 1 October – 15 October Sussex Recovery College, although people living in Depression: what, why and ways to get by the Western Campus area may be given priority. There 6 October – 10 November are some courses that are aimed at specific groups Self-esteem of people and for these, priority will be given to the 8 October – 26 November students the course is aimed at. Coping with anxiety If you have any questions about courses you would 9 October – 6 November like to apply for, please call or send us an email: Introduction to food and mood 0300 303 8086 13 October [email protected] Level 2 certificate in understanding working in mental health 21 October – 18 November Introduction to mindfulness 2 November – 9 November Building resilience for wellness and recovery 3 November – 1 December Understanding tenants rights and responsibilities 18 November – 25 November

27 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “The skills learnt have helped me to start creating a more structured coping framework.”

Level 2 certificate in Speaking up for yourself nutrition and health Some people with mental health challenges find it hard This qualification aims to increase understanding of the to speak up for themselves because they don’t know principles of healthy eating and the role of maintaining their rights or have difficulties with self-esteem and health. Learners will gain confidence in planning self-worth. This course will help students to develop and providing a healthy diet as well as how dietary the skills necessary to effectively and assertively requirements change as people progress through communicate their needs so that they are heard, can life. The course will also look at dietary requirements take control of their own affairs and ensure they get of specific groups of people e.g diabetes etc. The access to the right services and information. qualification will also look at food labelling and how Learning outcomes to use this information to provide, plan and promote Students will: healthy eating. ◗ learn about self-advocacy – what it is and how it works Learning outcomes ◗ learn how to communicate assertively so that Students will: their needs are heard ◗ increase understanding of the principles of healthy ◗ identify who to contact to ensure that they are heard eating and the role of food in maintaining health Aimed at ◗ increase confidence in planning and achieving People experiencing mental health challenges, as well a healthy diet as those that support them. ◗ provide information on eating disorders Dates and times Aimed at Thursdays: 1 October, 8 October, 15 October This course is suitable for anyone with mental health Time: 2pm – 4pm challenges working with or around food and those Venue working with individuals or groups of people that rely Adult Education Centre, Westloats Lane, on knowledge of nutrition and its effects on health. Bognor Regis, PO21 5LH Dates and times Trainers 1 October, 5 October, 6 October, 12 October, Carol Chown (Clinician) 14 October, 15 October, 19 October and 20 October Alex Wilkinson (Peer Trainer) Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Organisation Venue Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust TBC Trainers Julia Tait (Tutor) TBC (Peer Trainer) Organisation Northbrook College Tel: 0300 303 8086 or Email: [email protected] 28 Western

Depression: what, why Self-esteem and ways to get by This course will involve exploring what self-esteem is, A six-week course looking at what depression means where it comes from and what maintains our low self- to us and how we might develop strategies and esteem. We will explore various ways that we may be tools for coping with life. This course will explore able to improve our self-esteem. The sessions will be opportunities for people to reduce some of the effects a mixture of discussions, theory, practical exercises of depression using basic tools and strategies which and (if the group is willing) role play. promote mental wellbeing. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ identify what low self-esteem is and how ◗ discover and be able to put in to practice effective it is maintained methods for managing depression ◗ recognise the link between negative thinking ◗ develop a personal wellbeing toolkit to and low self-esteem manage depression ◗ identify and use self-help tools to build ◗ be aware of a range of resources available healthier self-esteem to manage their depression Aimed at Aimed at Anyone who feels their life has been restricted by Individuals and their carers living with or affected having low self-esteem. This can include people with by depression. mental health challenges, carers and staff. Dates and times Dates and times Tuesdays: 6 October, 13 October, 20 October, Thursdays: 8 October, 15 October, 22 October, 27 October, 3 November and 10 November 5 November, 12 November, 19 November Time: 11am – 1pm and 26 November Time: 1pm – 3:30pm on the 8 October and Venue 12 November. Please note on all other dates Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, the time will be 11am – 1:30pm Chichester, PO19 1BX Venue Trainers The Arena, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JD TBC (Clinician) Graham Clarke (Peer Trainer) Trainers Sue Crawford (Clinician) Organisation Kirstie Collyer (Peer Trainer) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

29 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “I have learnt more about my own causes of anxiety and how to recognise and deal with them.”

Coping with anxiety Introduction to food and mood This five-week course is designed to help understand This two hour course will provide basic information the way anxiety affects us physically and how it also on nutrition. To raise awareness of healthy living and impacts on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. the importance of fitness in relation to maintaining a The sessions will look at ways of challenging those healthy lifestyle and mood. You will discover what you negative thoughts, accepting the feelings and explore have in common with your hunter/gatherer ancestors ways of working with anxiety behaviour. The course and explore what a healthy diet actually is. The session will also include some simple relaxation techniques includes practical exercises, discussions and lots and creativity. of handouts. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Students will: Students will: ◗ gain an understanding of the ways anxiety affects us ◗ have a raised awareness of healthy living ◗ learn how to challenge negative thoughts and cope ◗ be able to choose foods that contain the nutrients with panic attacks needed for good health ◗ develop a personal wellbeing ‘toolkit’ to help ◗ understand the relationship between food and mood manage anxiety Aimed at Aimed at Anyone with mental health challenges or anyone People who have problems with anxiety, carers supporting someone, who would like more information and staff. about the basics of nutrition and how diet can Dates and times affect wellbeing. Fridays: 9 October, 16 October, 23 October, Dates and times 30 October and 6 November Tuesday: 13 October Time: 10am – 12pm Time: 12pm – 2pm Venue Venue Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, Chichester, PO19 1BX Chichester, PO19 1BX Trainers Trainers Liz Ashworth (Clinician) Grazia Engel Ayesha Joyce (Peer Trainer) (Community support worker, United response) Michelle Bolton Organisation (Community support worker, United response) Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisation United Response

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Level 2 certificate in Introduction to mindfulness understanding working in Using mindfulness when there are mental health mental health (14 QCF Credits) challenges is popular as people find value in the approach. Regular practice helps maintain mental This qualification aims to raise awareness of wellbeing and can increase emotional resilience. mental health problems and the process and This two-session course explains what mindfulness approaches involved in the care and support is and how its use can change the way you think, of those who experience mental ill-health. feel and act, it is interactive and includes plenty Learning outcomes of short mindfulness exercises. This qualification aims to provide students with an Learning outcomes understanding of: Students will: ◗ mental health and mental health issues ◗ be able to explain what mindfulness is and how ◗ current approaches to care and management to do it in mental health ◗ be able to choose from a variety of mindfulness ◗ understanding change and support in relation exercises to mental health ◗ have a sense of how using mindfulness can help Aimed at cope with daily living Anyone working in the health and/or social care or Aimed at related sector that wish to understand mental health Anyone experiencing mental health challenges who is issues and support approaches. interested in finding out more about mindfulness. Dates and times Dates and times 21 October, 2 November, 4 November, 5 November, Monday: 2 November and 9 November 10 November, 11 November, 12 November Time: 2pm – 4pm and 18 November Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Venue Forum House, Stirling Road, Chichester, PO19 7DN Venue Chapel Street Clinic, Chapel Street, Trainers: Chichester, PO19 1BX Nicolas Werner (Senior Peer Worker, Richmond Fellowship) Michele Hogbin (Peer Volunteer, Richmond Fellowship) Trainers Organisation Julia Tait (Tutor) Richmond Fellowship TBC (Peer Trainer) Organisation Northbrook College

31 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex “Everyone was friendly and helpful. The trainers were very patient and understanding.”

Building resilience for Understanding tenants’ wellness and recovery rights and responsibilities This course introduces what resilience is and what it is This is a one-day course for tenants in understanding not, drawing on resilience research, practice and lived your rights and the rights of the landlord. Understand experience. It aims to help people overcome challenges your responsibilities as a tenant as well as those of the by building on strengths inside them and in the world landlord. Explore the difference between tenancies and around. Resilience can help people successfully get licences, seek support to maintain and manage your through tough times. There will be opportunities to tenancy, and find out what to do if you are threatened share resilience tips, tools and experiences. with eviction. The course can look into housing Learning outcomes benefit and any issues students on the course Students will: may feel relevant. ◗ increase their understanding of what resilience Learning outcomes is and what it is not Students will: ◗ ◗ identify and try out a number of resilient steps understand their rights to help them cope with challenges in their lives ◗ understand the difference between tenancies ◗ have created their own personal ‘resilient toolkit’ and licences by the end of the course ◗ understand the responsibilities of tenant Aimed at and landlord This course is for adults with or supporting others Aimed at with moderate to severe mental health challenges Adults with tenancies who may be experiencing who are facing tough times in their own lives. housing problems or tenants looking to further Dates and times understand housing-related issues. Tuesdays: 3 November, 10 November, 17 November, Dates and times 24 November and 1 December Wednesdays: 18 November or 25 November Time: 1pm – 4pm Time: 1pm – 3pm Venue Venue Forum House, Stirling Road, Chichester, PO19 7DN United Response Area Office, The Studio, Trainers Littlehampton, BN17 7QZ Nicolas Werner (Senior Peer Worker) Trainers Michele Hogbin (Peer Volunteer) John Barnard (Service manager, United Response) Josh Knowles (Peer Trainer) Organisation Richmond Fellowship Organisation United Response

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Horsham Burgess Hill, Crawley, East Grinstead and Horsham Haywards Heath

Chichester, Burgess Hill Bognor Regis Lilehampton, and Midhurst Shoreham-by-sea and Worthing Brighton and Hove Chichester Shoreham-by-Sea Worthing Littlehampton Bognor Regis

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33 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Coastal Northern Western campus campus campus

Coastal West Sussex Mind Bewbush Community Centre Adult Education Centre 01903 277000 01293 530491 01243 850710 The Gateway, 8 - 10 Durrington Lane Dorsten Square Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis Worthing Bewbush PO21 5LH BN13 2QG Crawley Chapel Street Clinic RH11 8XW Coastal West Sussex Mind 01243 623300 01903 721893 Crawley Library Chapel Street 23 Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton 01293 651751 Chichester BN17 5EY Southgate Avenue PO19 1BX Crawley The Corner House Richmond Fellowship RH10 6HG 01273 871575 01243 780420 45 Southwick Street, Southwick Crawley Hospital Forum House BN42 4TH 01293 600300 Stirling Road West Green Drive Chichester Dove Lodge Crawley PO19 7DN 01903 719451 RH11 7DH Beach Road, Littlehampton United Response Area Office BN17 5JG East Court 01903 732736 01342 323636 The Studio Durrington Community Centre College Lane Littlehampton 01903 268287 East Grinstead BN17 7QZ 2 Romany Road, Worthing RH19 3LT BN13 3FJ Horsham and Mid Sussex Meadowfield Hospital 01903 843200 Voluntary Action Swandean, Arundel Road 01444 258102 Worthing 38 Church Road BN13 3EP Burgess Hill RH15 9AE Southwick Community Centre 01273 592819 Roffey Millennium Hall 24 Southwick Street, Southwick 01403 750786 BN42 4TE Crawley Road Horsham Worthing Town Hall RH12 4DT 01903 239999 Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HA

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United Response Corner House

020 8246 5200 01273 871575 [email protected] [email protected] unitedresponse.org.uk corner-house.org.uk United Response is a not-for-profit organisation At the Corner House we offer support and advice which has been supporting people with mental health to people, between the ages of 18 – 65, who have needs for over 20 years through a range of services mental health difficulties. We are an activity based that focus on early intervention and recovery. resource centre in Southwick where you can self- refer, or be referred by your mental health worker, for support, information, groups and courses or to just drop in. We are open six days a week and aim to encourage people to optimise their potential, and engender a sense of well-being through engaging in creative and vocational pursuits.

Capital Project Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 01243 869662 [email protected] 0300 5000101 capitalproject.org [email protected] CAPITAL is a West Sussex wide charity run by and for sussexpartnership.nhs.uk people with lived experience of mental health issues Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is 5,000 to enable them to be involved in training professionals, passionate and dedicated clinicians and support staff, contributing to service improvement, peer support, working hand in hand with partners in the community research and evaluation. Membership is free and to care for and support vulnerable people. Together, members are offered training that is 100% peer led by staff provide mental health, learning disability, experienced trainers and share mutual peer support. substance misuse and prison healthcare throughout Sussex, along with a range of specialist services across the South East of England and beyond.

35 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Richmond Fellowship Northbrook College

01403 241866 / 01243 780420 01903 273718 [email protected] [email protected] richmondfellowship.org.uk northbrook.ac.uk Its focus is on providing high quality services to Northbrook College Sussex provides a wide range of the 9,000 people it supports each year. Richmond vocational, university level and leisure courses. We Fellowship has pioneered and practiced its belief pride ourselves on providing a supportive learning in social inclusion and recovery for more than 50 culture, with specialist teaching and enthusiastic years, and is now one of the biggest voluntary staff. We treat all of our students as individuals sector providers of mental health care in England. as we believe this is the best way to ensure they reach their academic and creative potential.

Coastal West Sussex Mind Sussex Oakleaf

01903 277000 01293 534782 / 01444 459517 [email protected] [email protected] coastalwestsussexmind.org sussexoakleaf.org.uk Coastal West Sussex Mind aims to promote Sussex Oakleaf is a Registered Society (No. mental health and wellbeing throughout Shoreham, 27984R) with charitable status that provides a Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, range of support services to people with mental Midhurst and surrounding areas. Its mission is health needs, a personality disorder diagnosis to provide high quality mental health services and individuals at risk of homelessness. that support people in their recovery journeys.

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Against Violence & Abuse East Grinstead & District Association for Mental Health 0207 5490 275 [email protected] [email protected] avaproject.org.uk egmha.org.uk Against Violence & Abuse (AVA) is a second tier The East Grinstead & District Association for charity that focuses on tackling violence against Mental Health is a small charity based in East women and girls, through training, research and Grinstead. We are a committee of dedicated education. They run a number of projects that volunteers, including carers, people with mental provide innovative responses to meeting the diverse health concerns and professionals. The committee needs of survivors and their children. All AVA’s projects organise fund raising events and allocate resources focus on the need for partnership working between to groups and individuals needing assistance. practitioners across the health, housing, social care We currently run three weekly groups: a sports and criminal justice sectors as well as those working group, a creative expressions art group and in specialist violence against women agencies. a conservation group. We also support and help other groups run by Sussex Oakleaf.

37 Sussex Recovery College – Autumn 2015 Prospectus West Sussex Heads On

[email protected] headsoncharity.org At Heads On we do everything we can to make things better for the people who come to Sussex Partnership for help, by providing funding for special projects, patient and family support, pioneering research and the transformation of your local mental health hospitals into more comfortable and welcoming environments.

Sussex Wildlife Trust

01273 492630 sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Sussex Wildlife Trust is the leading nature conservation organisation covering East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. The Trust aims to conserve and enhance the Sussex landscape, its wildlife and habitats and to build our knowledge and expertise to encourage people to enjoy, understand and take action to safeguard our natural heritage for current and future generations.

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