Menopause and Mental Health (Part 2)
2025-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Location: Online
This course explores what the menopause and perimenopause actually are, how they might affect the person experiencing it, and those around them, particularly in terms of mental wellbeing, and goes on to explore ways to live and cope with menopause day to day. It’s suitable for anyone wanting to understand more about this natural part of life.

Understanding Psychosis
2025-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)
2025-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This course aims to increase understanding about anxiety and stress and how to manage it better. We work together to describe what stress and anxiety is and explore what our shared and unique reactions to it can be. We focus on identifying and testing out appropriate tools for coping with stress and anxiety. We explore the concepts of re-framing and affirmations and try out some grounding exercises.

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 2)
2025-02-14 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 - 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th Feb
2025-02-18 09:30 - 13:00 | Location: Online
4x 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.

Understanding Mental Health (Part 1)
2025-02-24 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Drawing for Wellbeing (Part 1)
2025-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
A six week workshop looking at some of the history and theory behind drawing with demonstrations and lots of practical activitiesinvolved.

Coping with Self Harm
2025-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course aims to provide a safe space in which students can think about and discuss the different reasons that a person might engage in self harming behaviour – focussing on why, not how. We look at the prevalence of self harm in the UK and think about what might drive so many people to engage in self harming behaviours. Having identified some of the reasons that people engage in self harming behaviours we think together in detail about possible alternatives.

Thinking about Thinking (Part 1)
2025-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom
This course is an introduction to how we as individuals think about thinking, and will help students to explore and understand more about this subject. We will identify some common and potentially unhelpful thinking patterns which may impact our mental health negatively, and with greater understanding explore how we can adapt our thinking to promote our own wellbeing in a self- compassionate way

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 1)
2025-02-26 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.

Writing for Self Expression (Part 1)
2025-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
On this course we will listen to and talk about some poems and pieces of prose, before trying out some expressive writing of our own. Expressive writing is not creative writing or therapy, but a form of self-expression which helps a person to think about their life and put their thoughts and feelings into words with often surprising results. It is personal, freestyle writing that is not constrained by concerns about the ‘end result’ but fosters personal awareness, resilience and wellbeing.

Introduction to ORC
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Let's Talk Loneliness
2025-02-28 12:30 - 15:30 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, 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.

Understanding Mental Health (Part 2)
2025-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Drawing for Wellbeing (Part 2)
2025-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

MHFA - Refresher - 4th Mar
2025-03-04 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 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.

Thinking about Thinking (Part 2)
2025-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom

Mindful Photography
2025-03-04 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.

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 2)
2025-03-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Mindful Photography
2025-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Witney Mind, Resource Centre,8 Moorland Road Witney Oxfordshire England OX28 6LF, 8 Moorland Road Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6LF, United Kingdom

Writing for Self Expression (Part 2)
2025-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Stigma
2025-03-06 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
In this course we explore what stigma means in relation to mental health, examine the impact that stigma can have on our sense of identity, and look at ways we can challenge stigma while taking care of ourselves.

Wellbeing at Work (Part 1)
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course explores what can support or hinder our wellbeing in the workplace, and strategies to manage our wellbeing better. This course is suitable for any student thinking about entering or going back into the workplace (voluntary or paid) or returning to work after a period of absence, or students who are currently in work but considering how to better support their wellbeing. You do not need to feel ready to go back to work soon to benefit from this course.

Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health (Part 1)
2025-03-07 13:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Restore’s Zumba Party
2025-03-09 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 17 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 2025, united in support of Restore. This event is open to all abilities for 2 hours of non-stop dance, laughter, fitness and good vibes. Doors open from 2pm for stalls and raffle, with the event commencing at 3pm. Wear exercise gear and bring your energy and smiles.

Buy your tickets in advance (all online bookings receive a free raffle ticket) or on the door at the event.

Telling your Story (Part 1)
2025-03-10 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

Drawing for Wellbeing (Part 3)
2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Thinking about a New Role (Part 1)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Journaling for Wellbeing
2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Witney Mind, 65 Moorland Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6LS, 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

Writing for Self Expression (Part 3)
2025-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
