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Welcome to Bristol Wellbeing College
Free wellbeing workshops and courses for adults (18+) living in South Gloucestershire.
Learn skills and techniques to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing and connect with new people. Check out our list of available workshops and courses below to find out about our upcoming sessions, then go to our online booking form to sign up.
Upcoming workshops and courses
All workshops and courses below will be run at:
Cadbury Heath Hall
5 School Rd, Barrs Court, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8EN
10:30am - 12:30pm
Reframing Loneliness Workshop
Loneliness is an epidemic of our times. This workshop explores how we can better cope and live with isolation by reconnecting foremost with ourselves. By taking inspiration and ideas from a range of individuals, cultures and professions – from the Dalai Lama to the latest research in Western psychology – this workshop involves discussion-based and interactive activities to help us reflect on what we currently do and helpful things we might do to reduce a sense of loneliness.
Thursday 23 January
Understanding Trauma (Four Week Course)
This four-week course identifies what trauma is and how our brain and body respond to it. Recognising how trauma affects our relationships with other people as well as with ourselves, we explore the ‘inner critic’ and focus on compassion as a key element to improving both. We also discover ways in which we can create a sense of safety, developing strategies and tools which can help us reclaim our lives.
Bristol Wellbeing College courses are In-depth and encourage self-reflection, long-term planning and progression. You will need to be able to attend all dates and be willing to complete activities at home.
Thursdays 30 January, 6, 13 & 20 February
Building Resilience Workshop
When life gets challenging what do we do to cope and carry on? Within this workshop we discover how we might approach a difficult situation, what behaviours/actions might hold us back and what approaches move us forward.
Thursday 27 February
Coping with Low Mood (Four Week Course)
In this four-week course we look at what happens to us when we are depressed, and what wellbeing tools we can develop. Looking at the symptoms and cycle of depression when energy levels are low and everyday tasks can feel exhausting. Touching on several recovery concepts, we will discover new ways and strategies to help manage depression. Everyone’s experiences are different, and this course is not about eradicating depression or offering a one size fits all solution but placing you in a position to better plan and lead a fulfilling life.
Bristol Wellbeing College courses are In-depth and encourage self-reflection, long-term planning and progression. You will need to be able to attend all dates and be willing to complete activities at home.
Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 March
News, resources and things to know
One of our learners, Ruth, has written a very helpful resource, writing for wellbeing. It contains simple writing exercises that may help you process your thoughts and feelings.
Our learners are also welcome to join our community Facebook group.
Some learners attended our creative writing course, Poem Brut. We are exhibiting their art, Poetry Without Words, online. You can also read blogs from our learners and tutors.
If you have any questions please get in touch:
bristol.wellbeing.college@second-step.co.uk or 0117 914 5498