Understanding Depression
2024-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | ORC at Witney Mind, 65 Moorland Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6LS, 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.

Grief and Wellbeing (Part 1)
2024-07-10 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.

Introduction to Recovery (Part 1)
2024-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online
This course explores different perspectives about the meaning of recovery. We look at recovery from a personal perspective, and think about the things that might help or hinder recovery.

Understanding Bipolar disorder
2024-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7JN, United Kingdom
This course aims to increase understanding of Bipolar Disorder including its possible causes and symptoms, what it might be like to live with it and how we might define it. The course considers factors which help and hinder recovery, and aims to inspire students that recovery is possible and achievable. It considers the challenges of stigma and ways we might tackle it.

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 1)
2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | 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

Understanding Bipolar disorder
2024-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Relationships and Mental Health (Part 2)
2024-07-15 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Let's Talk Loneliness
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 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

Grief and Wellbeing(Part 2)
2024-07-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Introduction to Recovery (Part 2)
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

Understanding Confidence
2024-07-18 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

Living with Social Anxiety (Part 2)
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Location: Online

Summer Celebration and Wellbeing Event
2024-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, 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

Introduction to Oxfordshire Recovery College
2024-09-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Location: Online
Find out all about ORC and what recovery is.

Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)
2024-09-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
This course aims to increase understanding about anxiety and stress and how to manage it better.

Introduction to Oxfordshire Recovery College
2024-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom

Understanding Mental Health
2024-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, United Kingdom
This course explores what is meant by ‘mental health’ and what good mental health looks like.

MHFA - Refresher - 13th Sep
2024-09-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Location: Online
This online, 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.

Understanding Anxiety
2024-09-13 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 Depression
2024-09-16 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.

Understanding Mental Health (Part 1)
2024-09-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Mindful Photography
2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Mental Health First Aid - 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th Sep
2024-09-17 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Boosting Confidence (Part 1)
2024-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online
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

Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)
2024-09-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Location: Online

Journaling for Well-Being
2024-09-19 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.

Conscious Doodling (Part 1)
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Location: Online
During the Conscious Doodling sessions you are given opportunities to follow short guided exercises using simple shapes and patterns, often inspired by the natural world, which may help you connect to the body and breath. The sessions are a safe space to experiment with doodling where there is no right or wrong, just a focus on experiencing the process.

Journaling for Wellbeing
2024-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | ORC at Restore Banbury, 28 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX, United Kingdom

Men, Mental Health and Society (Part 1)
2024-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | The Straw Bale, Restore, Manzil Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YH, 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.
