Courses
Using a blend of both theory and practice to help support your understanding and development of communication and assertiveness skills. Together we will explore: Our understanding of the...
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Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 1-3pm
Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 10-12
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
This introductory session provides a practical summary of health and safety, welfare and environmental issues you may face within your voluntary or working role. We will identify our responsibilities and...
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Friday 18 March 2022 at 10-1pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
This workshop aims to provide you with an awareness of the topic. Together, we will explore: The definition of Safeguarding Who is considered an Adult at Risk The definition of...
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Wednesday 20 July 2022 at 10-1pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Professionalism describes the skills, qualities and competencies that are expected of all of us in our paid or voluntary roles. In this workshop we focus on the behaviours that we...
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Monday 10 October 2022 at 10-1pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
What is it? This is a three hour workshop aiming to help develop self-help tools and coping techniques to manage panic and anxiety attacks. This will involve looking at: Understanding...
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Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 1-4pm
Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 1-4pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Coping with the cost of living workshops Does the big shop always leave you a bit short at the end of the month? Would you like some tips on how...
This short course will encourage you to identify the things that you need to do every day to maintain your wellness.
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Calling all creative writers… This group is to share your writing; be that short stories, prose, or poems to build confidence and gain valuable feedback from tutor and peers. You...
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Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
Green about Google? Troubled by Twitter? Over 6 weeks develop your understanding of the internet and how to use a computer or tablet to complete web searches, keep in touch...
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Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 1-3pm
Monday 5 September 2022 at 1-3pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
These workshops aim to raise awareness of on the short and long-term effects of substances and alcohol misuse. The main aims are:- Raising awareness of the long and short term...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Interested in developing new self-skills? Join us on Thursday 3 March 2022 from 2pm to 4pm Enhancing Self-Care and Wellbeing This course offers tips and techniques to flourish during uncertainties and to...
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Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
Psychosis is a mental health problem that can affect anyone and causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them. This might involve hallucinations or delusions. In...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your own facilitation and training skills. We will explore how people learn, interact and retain knowledge and develop our understanding...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
We can all experience uncertainty, panic and signs of anxiety at times in our lives. For some, these feelings can become overwhelming and have significant impact on daily life. If...
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Monday 12 September 2022 at 10-12pm
Monday 12 September 2022 at 1-3pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
For those who give too much Are you a giving person? Do you set limits to how much you give, or do find yourself pouring from an empty cup or...
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Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 10-1pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Life can feel pretty relentless at times. There are always things to do, responsibilities to oversee and people to please. At times we can go to bed cross with ourselves...
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Tuesday 19 July 2022 at 10-1pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Confidence with Interviews The prospect of interviewing for a job can be intimidating even for the most seasoned jobseekers. Being invited to speak about our skills, achievements and experiences can...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Introduction to Good Work Barnsley Recovery College firmly believes everyone deserves a chance to find, stay and thrive in employment – regardless of their level of education, background or health...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Sleep plays an important role in keeping us healthy, emotionally strong and better equipped to manage the challenges of daily life. When we don’t have good sleep, our concentration...
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Thursday 3 November 2022 at 1-3pm
Friday 4 November 2022 at 10-12
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
This course is run over two terms and is designed to get you moving and exercising more. It’s twice weekly, each session lasting two hours and will incorporate:- – Nutrition...
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Monday 5 September 2022 at 10-12
Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 1-3pm
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
These workshops are currently being developed into a course which will learn you how to communicate with the deaf culture. Watch this space for dates coming soon!
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Limbic Reflexology has been found to be particularly suitable for Fibromyalgia. Indeed, the development of Limbic Reflexology in 2012 involved volunteers living with Fibromyalgia. This foot reflexology approach focuses on...
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Thursday 8 September 2022 at 10-10:45
Thursday 8 September 2022 at 11-11:45
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest. Minor tasks such as getting out of bed, answering the phone, making a decision, what to eat, what to wear, what to...
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Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10-12pm
Tuesday 1 November 2022 at 10-12pm
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
One in four of us will experience a mental health problem each year. We will focus on the physical and mental aspects of staying well, including how we cope with...
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Monday 31 October 2022 at 10-12
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Ever find yourself stuck ‘in your head’…problem-solving to the point where you’ve forgotten what the initial problem was and created 20 more for yourself? On-top of this, you’ve also missed...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Online only, joining details will be emailed to you upon enrolling Do you want to gain an understanding of anxiety? Then this workshop, delivered in partnership with Spirit in Mind by...
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Thursday 18 November 2021 at 2-4pm
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Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
WEA are back doing their creative thing at the College for old and new learners! Come and enjoy three creative sessions with the brilliant Karen Fixter. The first session...
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Tuesday 5 July 2022 at 1-3pm
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
It can be easy to fall into the trap of using negative and limiting labels to describe ourselves. In this exploratory course we will look at the values and...
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Tuesday 13 September 2022 at 10-12pm
Tuesday 1 November 2022 at 10-11am pre course meeting
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
The Exchange Recovery College, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2AH Are you currently in a caring role? Do you need help looking after your own wellbeing? This seven-week interactive course...
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The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Course Overview WRAP is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that anyone can use to support and empower getting well and staying well. It was developed by a group of...
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Thursday 8 September 2022 at 1-3pm pre course meeting
Thursday 22 September 2022 at 1-3pm
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH