Restore - working for mental health

Men, Mental Health and Society (Part 2)
2024-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom
This course explores why men may find it harder to talk about their mental health or seek help, the impact of how we use language and the stigma around men’s mental health. It is suitable for anyone interested in the effects of gender on our mental health.

Understanding Stigma
2024-11-14 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Eat Well, Be Active, Stay Motivated (Part 2)
2024-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
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.

Understanding Anxiety
2024-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom
This course focuses on anxiety, what it is and how it affects us, and how we can learn to manage it better.

Introduction to Oxfordshire Recovery College
2024-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Find out all about ORC and what recovery is.

Understanding Depression
2024-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course provides a chance to think about what depression is like and how it affects someone’s life, as well as an understanding of what causes depression and how to respond to it.

Writing for Self Expression (Part 3)
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Beehive Winter Fayre
2024-11-19 11:30 - 14:30 | Restore’s Garden Café, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Step into the festive spirit with Restore! Explore beautifully handcrafted cards, tree decorations, and one-of-a-kind gifts, all created by the talented members of Restore’s Beehive recovery group. Every purchase directly supports Restore’s work for better mental health across the county.

Get ahead with the Christmas shopping at the Beehive Winter Fayre, just off the Cowley Road.

Relationships and Mental Health (Part 2)
2024-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Mental Health (Part 1)
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course explores what is meant by ‘mental health’ and what good mental health looks like.

Neurodivergence and Wellbeing(Part 3)
2024-11-20 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

Understanding Trauma (Part 2)
2024-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Five Ways to Wellbeing (Part 3)
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course offers a chance to focus on one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing each week over 5 weeks : Keep Learning, Give, Connect, Be Active and Take Notice.

Men, Mental Health and Society (Part 3)
2024-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom

Life on a Budget (Part 1)
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online
This course explores ways to look after your mental health and well-being without spending a fortune. It’s suitable for anyone wanting to build strategies and share ideas around shopping, eating and getting the most out of everyday life, whilst sticking to a budget.

Eat Well, Be Active, Stay Motivated (Part 3)
2024-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Nurturing Hope (Part 1)
2024-11-22 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

Understanding Confidence
2024-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Introduction to Oxfordshire Recovery College
2024-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Location: Online

Writing for Self Expression (Part 4)
2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Mental Health (Part 2)
2024-11-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

Understanding Trauma (Part 3)
2024-11-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Five Ways to Wellbeing (Part 4)
2024-11-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

Body Image and Mental Health
2024-11-28 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Life on a Budget (Part 2)
2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online

Understanding Mental Health
2024-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Nurturing Hope (Part 2)
2024-11-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

MHFA - Refresher - 2nd Dec
2024-12-02 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 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.

Skills for Recovery - Acceptance, Purpose and Resilience (Part 1)
2024-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
Recovery following any crisis is a journey. This course aims to help you identify a direction you want to try, and how to get there! We explore tools and strategies to help us move forward, gain a sense of control over our own recovery and lead a life that is meaningful to us

Mental Health First Aid - 3rd & 10th Dec
2024-12-03 09:30 - 16:30 | 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.
