Restore - working for mental health

Mental Health First Aid - 23rd & 30th Nov
2026-11-23 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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
(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 4)
2026-11-24 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 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
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.

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
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.

Introduction to Mindfulness (Part 2)
2026-11-27 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.

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.

Introduction to ORC
2026-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Understanding Personality Disorders (Part 1)
2026-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Tackling Stigma and Discrimination (Part 1)
2026-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
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 Depression
2026-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

The course will examine personal experiences to illustrate that depression is not an isolated experience and that it is possible to recover and maintain wellbeing.

Healthy Sleep (Part 1)
2026-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This course explores what healthy sleep is and offers some positive tips for improving sleep. In Part 2 , we look in more depth at how sleep affects our mental health and share further strategies to try out, as well as signposting ideas

Mental Health First Aid - 8th, 10th, 15th, & 17th Dec
2026-12-08 09:30 - 13:00 | 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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Structure and Routine for Positive Change
2026-12-08 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, 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.

Understanding Confidence
2026-12-08 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. This course will help you recognise your existing skills, and consider some practical ways to move forwards with increased confidence

Have your Say
2026-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Location: Online
Please join us for an opportunity to engage with the Student Support Team, ask questions, share experiences, and contribute feedback. All welcome for an informal discussion over tea and biscuits.

Music, Mood and Wellbeing
2026-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, 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.

Understanding Personality Disorders (Part 2)
2026-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Tackling Stigma and Discrimination (Part 2)
2026-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Healthy Sleep (Part 2)
2026-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Introduction to ORC
2026-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Finding your Pathway through the Services
2026-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course will explore some of the common frustrations that people can face when looking for support , with particular focus on problem solving. Students will discover different ways in which they might prepare for an appointment, deal with long waiting times and have their needs met by appropriate services.

Journaling for Wellbeing
2026-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 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
