Courses
Change is a necessary and inevitable part of our daily lives. How we view and respond to these changes has a direct link to our emotional resilience. The way we...
Date & times
Wednesday 13 October 2021 at 10-12
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Online Only – a link to the course will be emailed to you upon enrolling. Mindfulness is a skill which we can all learn. It involves an ability to become...
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Thursday 16 September 2021 at 2-4pm
Venues
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
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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Wednesday 3 November 2021 at 10-12 Noon
Thursday 4 November 2021 at 1-3pm
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Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
For most of us, treating people equally and appreciating individual differences is the basis of being a good citizen. This introductory session explores what equality and diversity means, the...
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Wednesday 24 November 2021 at 10-1pm
Monday 10 January 2022 at 10-1pm
Venues
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
Venues
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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Friday 7 January 2022 at 10-1pm
Venues
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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Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 9:30-12:30
Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 1-4pm
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
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
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 6 January 2021 at 1-3pm
Thursday 3 March 2022 at 10-12 Noon
Venues
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
This short course will explore the practice of taking an active role in looking after your own health and wellbeing, particularly during times of stress. Please enrol through Wakefield Recovery...
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Thursday 2 December 2021 at 2-4pm
Venues
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...
Date & times
Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 1:30-3:30pm
Venues
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...
Date & times
Thursday 7 January 2021 at 10-1pm
Venues
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...
Date & times
Wednesday 5 January 2022 at 1-3pm
Wednesday 5 January 2022 at 10-12
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Venues
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...
Date & times
Tuesday 4 January 2022 at 1-3pm
Monday 28 February 2022 at 10-12 Noon
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...
Date & times
Wednesday 5 January 2022 at 10-12
Wednesday 5 January 2022 at 1-3pm
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Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
This workshop is designed to give you an insight into the role of an NHS volunteer within a Recovery College setting. It is ideally suited for people who are thinking...
Date & times
Monday 15 November 2021 at 1-3pm
Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 1-3pm
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Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Online only, joining details will be emailed to you upon enrolling. It’s a 3 week course. The course, offered in conjunction with Spirit in Mind, aims to provide participants with...
Date & times
Thursday 14 October 2021 at 2-4pm
Venues
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
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...
Date & times
Thursday 24 February 2022 at 09:30-10:15am
Thursday 24 February 2022 at 10:30-11:15am
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Venues
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...
Date & times
Tuesday 4 January 2022 at 10-12 Noon
Monday 10 January 2022 at 1-3pm
More dates available
Venues
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...
Date & times
Thursday 18 November 2021 at 2-4pm
Venues
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
Do you want to gain an understanding of anxiety? Then this workshop, delivered in partnership with Spirit in Mind by Pastoral and Spiritual Care’s Nirmala, may be for you. It...
Date & times
Thursday 7 October 2021 at 2-4pm
Venues
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College, Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefied, West Yorkshire. WF1 2TE
We’ll explore relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises and muscle relaxation, discover art for mindfulness and help you create your very own wellbeing tool kit!
Date & times
Tuesday 4 January 2022 at 10-12 Noon
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...
Date & times
Monday 10 January 2022 at 1-3pm
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH
Thursday 4th November 2021 – 10:00am – 12:00 The Exchange Recovery College, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2AH Are you currently in a caring role? Do you need help looking...
Date & times
Thursday 4 November 2021 at 10-12
Venues
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...
Date & times
Friday 28 January 2022 at 10-12 Noon
Venues
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH