Mental Health First Aid - 16th, 18th, 23rd & 25th Feb
2026-02-16 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Location: Online
Four half-days, online. This accredited training enables you to become a Mental Health First Aider, with the ability to recognise the signs of mental ill health, provide support and guidance towards professional help.

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Creative Writing (Part 1)
2026-02-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
Our creative writing course provides a chance to think about and develop the use of creative skills to aid recovery.

Understanding Anxiety
2026-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course focuses on anxiety, what it is and how it affects us, and how we can learn to manage it better. The course explores different types of anxiety disorders, how we can understand anxiety as a survival strategy, techniques to ground ourselves and reduce worry, and where to look for further support.

Creative Responses to Mental Health Histories (Part 1)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
(3 Parts In Person) – In these workshops we will look at and discuss historical documents about the life of a person experiencing mental distress in the 17th, 18th, or 19th century. We’ll then create artworks prompted by questions about that history, through sculpture (using air-dry modelling clay), painting, or collage. No previous experience (or artistic talent!) is necessary. These workshops have been developed in collaboration with, and funded by, the University of Reading.

Loss, Grief and Wellbeing (Part 1)
2026-02-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This course is designed to provide information and ideas for support for anyone interested in or who has experienced grief or bereavement. It explores the various types of grief we can experience, and how grief can impact on our lives, wellbeing, and mental health. We explore some of the common theories of grief, share wellbeing tips, and examine how we may be able to support someone who is experiencing grief. Signposting is provided for further sources of support. We encourage students to think about their own experience of grief and loss, and how it might affect them during the course. The course is not usually suited to anyone who has experienced a recent, significant personal loss or bereavement.

Mindful Photography
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
In this workshop students have the opportunity to try out some mindful photography and share their responses. Mindful photography uses our own eyes and a camera lens (be it a smartphone or a camera) to help ground us in the present moment by looking more closely at the world around us. It encourages us to look non judgmentally, and can help change our perspective on ourselves and our environment by harnessing gratitude, self-compassion and a sense of awe and wonder.

Introduction to ORC
2026-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Location: Online
This course is designed for all new students as part of the enrolment process. The course is designed to explain to students how ORC works, and to highlight some of the potential benefits of attending our courses. There is an opportunity to explore what ‘recovery’ means to us as individuals, and to think about what helps recovery. We will also spend some time considering next steps.

Tackling Stigma and Discrimination
2026-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course explores what stigma and discrimination are and how they may affect us. The course looks at actions we can take to challenge social stigma, discrimination in society and self-stigma, whilst keeping in mind our own wellbeing.

Understanding Anxiety
2026-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom

Creative Writing (Part 2)
2026-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Managing Healthy Relationships(Part 1)
2026-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Creative Responses to Mental Health Histories (Part 2)
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Loss, Grief and Wellbeing (Part 2)
2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Understanding Personality Disorders (Part 1)
2026-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
In this course we consider how personality disorders are defined and how they may develop,as well as exploring the stigma surrounding this diagnosis. We discuss ways to move forward – both support which may be offered and how people can help themselves. In Part 2, we discuss some models for understanding human relationships and think about how we can make positive changes in our lives.

Eat Well, Be Active, Stay Motivated (Part 1)
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online
This 3 – part course looks at how our physical health is connected with our mental health. We will explore how we can look after ourselves through healthy eating and exercise and how this can positively impact our mental health.

Managing Healthy Relationships(Part 1)
2026-03-05 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom

Managing Self Doubt (Part 1)
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
(3 Parts Online) This course is for anyone keen to learn more about self-doubt and how to live with it better. Self doubt feeds anxiety and can have a huge impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Together we explore the impacts it can have and what we can do to manage it. There is a practical emphasis and we hope that students will leave feeling more able to manage their own self-doubt, and/or to better support others who experience it.

Understanding Psychosis
2026-03-06 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course aims to increase understanding of what it can be like to experience psychosis, what might cause it and how it can be defined. The course considers factors which help and hinder recovery, and aims to inspire students with hope that recovery is possible and achievable.

Telling your Story (Part 1)
2026-03-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This 4-part course will support students to make their own short video story about one aspect of their recovery journey. Telling personal stories benefits our mental health by helping us reflect on and make sense of things that have happened to us. Storytelling also connects us to others and inspires us to cope with new challenges in the future. This course will involve working on how to structure a story and use technology to create a short video.

Please note: this course will involve sharing aspects of our personal stories within a group and requires students to have a smartphone/tablet/laptop which they can use for making their video story

Restore's Zumbathon
2026-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Exeter Hall, Exeter Hall, Oxford Rd, Kidlington, OX5 1AB, United Kingdom
Get ready for the ultimate dance party as Restore brings you a Zumbathon like never before! Join us for a mass participation, heart-pounding event featuring 15+ certified Zumba instructors. It’s not just about breaking a sweat; it’s about breaking down barriers and supporting better mental health for all.

Back for 2026, this event is open to all abilities for two hours of non-stop dance, laughter, fitness and good vibes. Doors open from 2pm for stalls and the raffle, with the event commencing at 3pm. Wear exercise gear and bring your energy and smiles.

Please note that if you are driving to the event, you will need to register your car at the reception upon arrival.

You can secure a spot now (all online bookings receive a free raffle ticket) or on the door at the event – join us in improving mental health, together.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

MHFA Refresher - 9th Mar
2026-03-09 09:30 - 14:00 | Restore’s Training Room, Manzil Way, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This face to face, four hour MHFA Refresher maintains your accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, with the ability to recognise the signs of mental ill health, provide support, and guidance towards professional help.

Creative Writing (Part 3)
2026-03-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Managing Healthy Relationships (Part 2)
2026-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Connection with others is vital for human survival, but when poor mental health affects us, or those around us, relationships can be more challenging to nurture and maintain. In this course we will explore different types of relationships, and look at some strategies for good communication and maintaining healthy boundaries to help us build positive connections.

Creative Responses to Mental Health Histories (Part 3)
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Neurodivergence and Wellbeing (Part 1)
2026-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course looks at how we can define neurodivergence and how it may affect our wellbeing. We introduce various strategies, and we explore how wellbeing is related to reaching our goals. We explore with each other things which impact neurodivergent individuals and how to support those individuals and those who care and work with them. This course is developed to provide a brief introduction into the extensive topic of neurodivergence.

Mental Health First Aid - 11th & 18th Mar
2026-03-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Restore’s Training Room, Manzil Way, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Two full days, in-person. This accredited training enables you to become a Mental Health First Aider, with the ability to recognise the signs of mental ill health, provide support and guidance towards professional help.

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Understanding Personality Disorders (Part 2)
2026-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Eat Well, Be Active, Stay Motivated (Part 2)
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online

Managing Healthy Relationships (Part 2)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom

Managing Self Doubt (Part 2)
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
