Restore - working for mental health

Understanding Trauma (Part 3)
2025-11-25 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, 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.

Neurodivergence and Wellbeing (Part 3)
2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Location: Online
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.

Structure and Routine for Positive Change
2025-11-26 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
On this course we will discuss how structure and routine help us to feel safe, create healthy habits and move towards ourpersonal goals. We will explore how to set realistic goals for making positive changes and share lots of strategies to help you create a routine which works for you.

Music, Mood and Wellbeing
2025-11-27 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom
A One Part In Person course. Music is around us everywhere we go and impacts how we feel everyday. This course discusses the link between music and emotion, looks at what happens in our body and brain when we listen to music, and explores the link between music and our sense of identity. We will share ideas within the group for using music to promote our wellbeing.

Managing Healthy Relationships (Part 2)
2025-11-27 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.

Body Image and Mental Health
2025-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

What is Mental Health?
2025-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Witney Mind, 65 Moorland Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6LS, United Kingdom
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.

Food memoir Writing (Part 1)
2025-12-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
On this course students will write a short memoir about a favourite meal or recipe. Memoir writing helps us process and gain a new perspective on past events. It also helps us to build a stronger sense of self-identity and confidence. Please note this course involves talking about our relationship to food which can bring up strong emotions. Students will be invited to share a written memoir with the group

Art and Meaning (Part 4)
2025-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Six Parts In Person. Art and Meaning explores what art is and what it means to us as individuals and as a culture. It will use examples from art history to show how ideas change over time and how they are still relevant today. Through practical tasks, in the classroom and at home, you will start to create your own artwork and explore how art can help your wellbeing. Through guided discussions of each other’s work we will learn together what art means.

Journaling for Wellbeing
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
In this course we discuss how journaling in its widest sense (recording some aspects of our day to day experiences) supports wellbeing by helping us gain perspective on our lives, notice what’s good and focus on what is meaningful to us. Students will be introduced to both bullet journaling and scrapbook journaling and have the opportunity to experiment with different methods and materials ( which will be provided) to find a way of journaling which works for them

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 1)
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 - 3rd & 10th Dec
2025-12-03 09:30 - 17:00 | Restore’s Training Room, Manzil Way, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Two days, in person at Restore. 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.

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 1)
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
Social anxiety is the most common form of anxiety, and can have a substantial impact on our lives. This course explores what social anxiety is (and isn’t), and how it may arise. We explore strategies and tools to help us live better with social anxiety, plus ways to get more support. This is a welcoming course for anyone who sometimes struggles in social situations.

Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health (Part 1)
2025-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course seeks to explore issues around gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, and how these can impact on our mental health. We will explore themes around developing our sense of identity and look at dealing with stigma and discrimination. The course is suitable for everyone wishing to consider these issues in a supportive group, however they describe their own identity.

Thinking about a New Role (Part 1)
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course is suitable for anyone thinking about taking on a new role in the future, whether it’s starting employment or changing jobs, starting to volunteer or taking on new responsibilities. The two- part course focuses on building confidence to take steps forward in a new direction.This is a stand-alone course though other courses in the Employment series may be of interest to students. The course will signpost towards places to get further help and advice, as well as to additional resources and reading.

Introduction to ORC
2025-12-05 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.

What is Mental Health?(Part 1)
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Food memoir Writing (Part 2)
2025-12-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Art and Meaning (Part 5)
2025-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Confidence
2025-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Mental ill-health often leads to a loss of confidence, making it difficult for people to get the most out of their lives. We appreciate that developing or regaining confidence is an important part of many people’s recovery. This course will help you recognise your existing skills, and consider some practical ways to move forwards with increased confidence

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 2)
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 2)
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health (Part 2)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Anxiety
2025-12-11 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.

Thinking about a New Role (Part 2)
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

What is Mental Health?(Part 2)
2025-12-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Winter wellbeing Event
2025-12-12 12:00 - 14:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom
At the end of each term we offer an informal workshop which provides an opportunity to take part in a creative activity and a chance to reflect on the term gone by. These workshops are more informal than other courses and aim to build on a sense of connection within our ORC community

Food memoir Writing (Part 3)
2025-12-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Art and Meaning (Part 6)
2025-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Introduction to ORC
2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Location: Online
