Mental Health First Aid - 10th, 12th, 17th, & 19th Nov
2026-11-10 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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Introduction to ORC
2026-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
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.

Creative Writing (Part 2)
2026-11-10 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.

Nurturing Hope (Part 2)
2026-11-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This is a course for anyone keen to strengthen a sense of hope, whether you feel you are struggling to find hope at the moment, or if you feel like you have a small amount of hope but would like to increase it. We look at how we can define hope and how we can look for it using our five senses. We introduce the concept of making a hope box. In Week 2, we explore how hope is related to reaching achievable goals and we share with each other things which inspire us.

Understanding Trauma (Part 1)
2026-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom
Experiencing trauma can significantly impact our mental health, the way we function as human beings and our resilience to coping with stressful life events. This course looks at the impact of trauma on our brain and bodies and explores how we can learn to ground ourselves in the present and regulate our emotions. We look at trauma diagnoses in Week 2 and life after trauma in Week 3. On this course we share tips and strategies, but not details of what has happened to us.

Creative Movement Meditation
2026-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Feeling present in our bodies is closely correlated with health, happiness and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to practice listening to and following the body in a supportive environment. There will be an embodiment warm up, and free movement, as well as time for speaking, drawing and writing. This is a safe space for exploring movement expression and relationship drawing on Authentic Movement and established forms. This course will be delivered by a Movement and Bodywork Practitioner.

What is Mental Health?(Part 2)
2026-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course explores what is meant by ‘mental health’ and what good mental health looks like. We consider how mental health problems may be diagnosed, or understood as part of our life experiences. The course explores the meaning of recovery and looks at support available on our recovery journey.

Loss, Grief and Wellbeing (Part 2)
2026-11-13 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.

Managing Self Doubt (Part 1)
2026-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Creative Writing (Part 3)
2026-11-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Understanding Men’s Mental Health (Part 1)
2026-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Many men experience mental and emotional distress and delay asking for help. Some wait until they are in crisis, while others never seek support at all. Although men make up around half of the UK population, around three-quarters of deaths by suicide are male. Men are also less likely to access psychological therapies. This course is suitable for anyone interested in better understanding men’s experiences. You do not need to be male to attend. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of men’s mental health and the positive role we can all play in improving outcomes.

Introduction to ORC
2026-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Mindful Movement with T'ai Chi Chih
2026-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom
This course offers the opportunity to learn some easy T’ai Chi Chih movements as a stress-reduction tool to help in recovery. No previous knowledge or equipment is required and you will be given opportunities to experience the beneficial effects in your own mind and body whilst being guided through movements during the workshop. There will be details of a link to a free online tutorial and further practical classes.

Understanding Anxiety
2026-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Understanding Trauma (Part 2)
2026-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 1)
2026-11-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This course gives students an overview and a felt experience of the core principles of mindfulness – the practice of bringing awareness to our present moment experience with kindness rather than judgement. We explore the proven benefits of mindfulness, as well as advice about when it may not be so useful.This is an introductory course which offers tips for mindfulness in everyday life, as well as signposting information if anyone wants to learn more.

Mental Health First Aid - 23rd & 30th Nov
2026-11-23 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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Wellbeing in Later Life
2026-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
As we get older we often need to adjust to changes in our health, lifestyle and sense of identity. Adapting to change may feel challenging if we are already struggling with our wellbeing – or can mean we face mental health problems for the first time – but getting older can also bring new opportunities. This course will help us identify the life skills and resilience we have developed so far, and how we can use these to go forwards with hope and confidence. We explore common challenges of ageing, and share tips for positive wellbeing. This course is for anyone interested in learning more about wellbeing in later life, whatever their age. This course is followed by Let’s Talk Loneliness offering the opportunity to do both courses.

Managing Self Doubt (Part 2)
2026-11-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Creative Writing (Part 4)
2026-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Understanding Men’s Mental Health (Part 2)
2026-11-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Suicide First Aid - 25th & 27th Nov
2026-11-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Location: Online
Two half-days, online. This accredited training enables you to become a Suicide First Aider, with the ability to recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, provide immediate and compassionate support, and offer guidance towards professional help.

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Mindful Photography
2026-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Understanding Trauma (Part 3)
2026-11-26 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 2)
2026-11-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Let's Talk Loneliness
2026-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to understand more about loneliness, and how it can affect us in our day to day lives,particularly in terms of our mental health. We explore how to cope with a sense of loneliness and manage it the way we want to, which could include seeking companionship through local charities.

Managing Self Doubt (Part 3)
2026-11-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Understanding Men’s Mental Health (Part 3)
2026-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

MHFA Refresher - 2nd Dec
2026-12-02 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.

Mindful Movement with T'ai Chi Chih
2026-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course offers the opportunity to learn some easy T’ai Chi Chih movements as a stress-reduction tool to help in recovery. No previous knowledge or equipment is required and you will be given opportunities to experience the beneficial effects in your own mind and body whilst being guided through movements during the workshop. There will be details of a link to a free online tutorial and furtherpractical classes.
