Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind - Recovery & Wellbeing College Prospectus 2021 - 2022

Recovery & Wellbeing College

Prospectus Sept 2021 - June 2022

About Us Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind’s Recovery and Wellbeing College provides free courses which explore a range of mental health and wellbeing topics.

Our courses and workshops can be accessed by those with a lived experience of mental health challenges, service users, carers and professionals.

Wellbeing College is flexible and has an educational focus, with the promotion of wellbeing at its core.

Individuals are invited to enrol as students on courses that will take place online or in person at venues across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf, where social distancing can be accommodated.

Underpinned by the principles of recovery, the Recovery &

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Contents 1. Understanding Series:

1.1 Understanding & Managing Anxiety 1.2 Understanding & Managing Depression 1.3 Understanding & Managing Anger 1.4 Understanding & Managing Stress 1.5 Understanding Loss & Grief 1.6 Understanding Self-Harm

2. Wellbeing Series:

2.1 Introduction To Mindfulness 2.2 Introduction To Food & Mood 2.3 How To Cope With Sleep Problems 2.4 The Five Ways To Wellbeing 2.5 Workplace Wellbeing 2.6 Introduction To Relaxation

3. Accredited Courses:

3.1 Mental Health Awareness 3.2 Confidence Building 3.3 Stress Management

4. Awareness Raising Courses:

4.1 Project SPEAK – Community Suicide Awareness SEE, SAY, SIGNPOST (SASSS) 4.2 Project SPEAK – Suicide First Aid (SFA) Lite

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1. Understanding Series 1.1 Understanding & Managing Anxiety Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense, or afraid – particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future. Most people feel anxious at times, however, sometimes these feelings become difficult to manage.

This workshop will explore the different types of anxiety, including possible causes and symptoms, and will also look at

the different strategies you can use to manage these feelings.

This workshop is semi-interactive and is aimed at anyone looking to gain a better understanding of anxiety.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

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1.2 Understanding & Managing Depression Depression affects around one in 10 people over the course of their lives. Whilst Everyone has spells of feeling down, depression is more than just spending a few days feeling sad or unhappy.

depression including signs, symptoms, and causes. The workshop will also explore the professional support available to you as well as practical selfcare tools which may be used to support your recovery.

Depression can make you feel persistently sad and down for weeks or months at a time and can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.

The workshop is semi-interactive and is aimed at anyone looking to gain a better understanding of depression.

The depression workshop will explore the facts about

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 1.1October Understanding Managing Anxiety 6th 10.30m-12pm& - Coleg Y Cymoedd – Online delivery (Teams) 10th January 2022 27th September 9th November Online -delivery 12.30pm 2.00pm(Zoom) 12.30pm - 2pm1pm-2.30pm – USW – 10th November 1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr College – Online delivery Gellideg Foundation Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent Delivery: Covid dependent (Teams) 10th January 2022 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundation - Delivery 13th January 2022 6th October method TBC (Covid dependent) - 12.00pm 10.30am 12pm 13th January 2022 10.30am-12pm – 10.30am USW - Delivery method TBC University of South Wales Coleg Y Cymoedd (Covid dependent) Delivery: (Covid dependent) Delivery: Online (Teams) 15th February 2022 10.30am-12pm - CFW+ RCT - Online delivery (Zoom) 15th February 2022 4th November 5th April 2022 10.30am-12pm - USW Delivery method TBC (Covid 10.30am - 12.00pm 10.30pm - 12pm dependent) CFW+ RCT CBS Parental Wellbeing

Course Dates

Delivery: Online (Teams)

Delivery: Online (Zoom)

9th November 1.00pm - 2.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Online (Zoom)

5th April 2022 10.30am - 12.00pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent

10th November 1.00pm - 2.30pm Merthyr College Delivery: Online (Teams)

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1.2 Understanding & Managing Depression 4th October 12.30am - 2.00pm Gellideg Foundations Delivery: Covid dependent 20th October 10.30am - 12pm Coleg Y Cymoedd Delivery: Online (Teams)

7th February 2022 12.30am - 2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480

1.3 Understanding & Managing Anger Anger is a normal human reaction to feeling threatened, provoked or being treated unfairly. Anger is an intense emotion, as it changes the way that people feel, think and behave. Everyone experiences anger at times, however, anger becomes a problem if it leads to harm to ourselves or others.

How you behave when you’re angry depends on how well you’re able to identify and cope with your feelings, and how you’ve learned to express them.

The anger workshop will look at how anger affects our emotions, thoughts and behaviour. It will also explore some anger management strategies and external sources of support.

The workshop is semi-interactive and is aimed at anyone looking to gain a better understanding of anger.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

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1.4 Understanding & Managing Stress Everybody gets stressed or worried from time to time.

Sometimes a little bit of stress or worry is a good thing, as it can help us to get things done and motivate us towards our goals.

Sometimes though, we can feel too stressed or worry about things too much and this can get in the way of enjoying life and achieving our goals.

The stress workshop will explore the causes of stress and the impact that stress can have

on our physical and emotional wellbeing.

The workshops will identify a range of strategies we can use to better manage our stress levels.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 6th 10.30m-12pm & - Coleg Y Cymoedd – Online delivery 1.3October Understanding Managing Anger (Teams) 1stNovember November 20th June 2022 (Zoom) 9th 1pm-2.30pm – USW – Online delivery 12.30pm - 2pm 12.30pm - 2pm 10th November 1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr College – Online delivery Gellideg Foundations Gellideg Foundation (Teams) Delivery: Covid dependent Delivery: Covid dependent

Course Dates

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1.4 Understanding & Managing Stress 10th November 10.30am - 12pm Coleg Y Cymoedd Delivery: Online (Teams)

26th April 2022 10.30am - 12pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent

2nd December 10.30am - 12pm University of South Wales Delivery: Online (Zoom)

27th June 2022 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

18th February 2022 1pm - 2.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent

To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website at www.ctmmind.org.uk

1.5 Understanding Loss & Grief Experiencing loss, bereavement or grief can be one of the most difficult experiences in our lifetime and is considered a stressful life event.

Loss or a bereavement can raise a whole host of emotions that we are unequipped to handle and can affect us in various ways.

There are various losses, such as loss of a loved one, loss of a job or loss of a relationship.

This workshop will take a look at loss, bereavement and grief

and how such experiences can affect us. The workshop will also explore the physical and cognitive symptoms of grief techniques that can help and looking at acceptance and towards the future.

The workshop is semi-interactive and is aimed at anyone looking to gain a better understanding of loss and grief.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

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1.6 Understanding Self-Harm Rates of self-harm in the UK have increased over the past decade and are amongst the highest in Europe. However, it still remains a much misunderstood issue.

This workshop will look at what comes under the umbrella of ‘self-harm’ and will explore some of the many possible reasons why some people harm themselves.

Self-harm is when an individual hurts themselves as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences.

Additionally, we will explore the role of professionals and services, discuss how someone who self-harms can reduce the risks, and look at the types of support which are useful.

There are lots of different forms of self-harming. Some people use the same one all the time, other people hurt themselves in different ways at different times.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 6th 10.30m-12pm Loss - Coleg&Y Grief Cymoedd – Online delivery 1.5October Understanding (Teams) 28th September 13th December 9th November 1pm-2.30pm – USW – Online delivery (Zoom) 10.30am 12pm 12.30pm - 2pm 10th November 1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr College – Online delivery CFW+ RCT Gellideg Foundations (Teams) Delivery: Online (Zoom) Delivery: Covid dependent

Course Dates

13th October 10.30am - 12pm Coleg Y Cymoedd Delivery: Online (Teams)

8th February 2022 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

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1.6 Understanding & Self-Harm 14th February 2022 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website at www.ctmmind.org.uk

2. Wellbeing Series 2.1 Introduction to Mindfulness Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves making a special effort to notice what’s happening in the present moment (in your mind, body and surroundings) – without judging anything.

Mindfulness aims to help you become more self-aware, feel calmer and less stressed and help you cope with difficult and unhelpful thoughts.

The aim of this interactive session is to provide an introduction to the principles and practice of mindfulness.

The session includes four short, seated meditations.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

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2.2 Introduction to Food & Mood Knowing what foods we should and shouldn’t be eating can be really confusing, especially when it feels like the advice changes regularly.

However, evidence suggests that as well as affecting our physical health, what we eat may also affect the way we feel.

Food and mood explores the relationship between what you eat and how you feel, including tips on how to incorporate healthy eating into your life.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 2.1October Introduction to- Mindfulness 6th 10.30m-12pm Coleg Y Cymoedd – Online delivery (Teams) 21st September 6th December 9th November 1pm-2.30pm – USW – Online delivery (Zoom) 10.30am - 12pm 12.30pm-2pm 10th November 1pm-2.30pm Merthyr College – Online delivery CFW+ RCT Gellideg Foundations (Teams) Delivery: Online (Zoom) Delivery: Covid dependent 10th January 2022 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundation - Delivery method TBC (Covid dependent) 3rd November 8th March 2022 13th January 2022 10.30am-12pm – 10.30am-12pm USW - Delivery method TBC 10.30am - 12pm (Covid University of South Wales Colegdependent) Y Cymoedd 15th February 2022(Teams) 10.30am-12pm -Delivery: CFW+ RCT - Online delivery Delivery: Online Covid dependent (Zoom) 5th April 2022 10.30am-12pm - USW Delivery 30th Maymethod 2022 TBC (Covid 23rd November dependent) 1pm - 2.30pm 12.30pm - 2pm

Course Dates

University of South Wales Delivery: Online (Zoom)

Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

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2.2 Introduction to Food & Mood 18th October 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundations Delivery: Covid dependent 27th January 2022 1pm - 2.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent 15th March 2022 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

4th April 2022 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website at www.ctmmind.org.uk

2.3 How to Cope with Sleep Problems There is a close relationship between our sleep and our health.

The session will also include practical strategies to develop good sleeping habits.

Living with a mental or physical health problem can affect how you sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

During the workshop we will explore the stages of sleep as well as how and why sleep may be disrupted.

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2.4 The Five Ways to Wellbeing Mental wellbeing doesn’t have one set meaning. We might use it to talk about how we feel, how well we’re coping with daily life or what feels possible at the moment.

Good mental wellbeing doesn’t mean you’re always happy or unaffected by your experiences, but poor mental wellbeing can make it more difficult to cope with daily life.

The ‘5 ways to Wellbeing’ are a set of evidence-based actions.

The workshop will help you learn more about the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ and explore the ways in which we can incorporate these 5 areas in our day-to-day life.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 2.3 How 10.30m-12pm to cope with sleep problems 6th October - Coleg Y Cymoedd – Online delivery (Teams) 11th October1pm-2.30pm – USW – 5th Aprildelivery 2022 (Zoom) 9th November Online 12.30pm - 2pm1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr 12.30pm-2pm 10th November College – Online delivery Gellideg Foundations Gellideg Foundation (Teams) Delivery: Covid dependent Delivery: Covid dependent

Course Dates

7th December 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

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2.4 The Five Ways to Wellbeing 20th September 12.30pm-2pm Gellideg Foundations Delivery: Covid dependent

24th January 2022 12.30pm-2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

29th September 1pm-2.30pm Merthyr College Delivery: Online (Teams)

29th March 2022 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website at www.ctmmind.org.uk

2.5 Workplace Wellbeing Work can be rewarding and satisfying; suitable employment is well known to enhance mental and physical health. However, we also know that the workplace can be stressful and impact on our health and wellbeing.

This workshop will explore how we can manage and cope with work related stress and maintain our health and wellbeing in increasingly demanding modern workplaces.

The workshop will also look at strategies to manage difficult relationships at work and identify workplace support options which may be available to you.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

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2.6 Introduction to Relaxation Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried.

Relaxation doesn’t have to take up lots of your time.

Just stepping away from something stressful for a few minutes or taking time away from your normal routines and thoughts can give you enough space and distance to feel calmer.

The workshop will identify what relaxation, including the benefits and explore what we could do to relax.

During the workshop you will also have the opportunity to practice a number of short relaxation techniques and will set an action which will help you to incorporate relaxation into your day-to-day life.

Delivery: 1.5 hour workshop, mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Managing Anxiety 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery method Covid dependent 2.5 Workplace Wellbeing 6th October 10.30m-12pm - Coleg Y Cymoedd – Online delivery (Teams) 14th September 9th November 1pm-2.30pm – USW – Online delivery (Zoom) 10.30am - 12pm 10th November CFW+ RCT 1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr College – Online delivery (Teams) Delivery: Online (Zoom) To bookFoundation a place on -one 10th January 2022 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Delivery of these courses, please method TBC (Covid dependent) 31st January 2022 email-us at: 13th January 2022 10.30am-12pm – USW Delivery method TBC 12.30pm - 2pm (Covid dependent) Gellideg Foundation info@ctmmind.org.uk 15th February 2022 10.30am-12pm - CFW+ RCT - Online delivery Delivery: Covid dependent or call 01685 707480 (Zoom) 5th 2022 10.30am-12pm - USW Delivery method TBC (Covid 1stApril March 2022 You can also book a place dependent) 10.30am - 12pm through our website at CFW+ RCT www.ctmmind.org.uk Delivery: Online (Zoom)

Course Dates

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2.6 Introduction to Relaxation 14th December 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

3. Accredited Courses 3.1 Mental Health Awareness This 4-week accredited course is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the challenges faced by those living with a mental illness.

During the course you will explore a broad range of mental health conditions and identify a range of risk and resilience factors which can have a direct impact on an individual’s emotional wellbeing.

We will also discuss the negative effects of stigma and discrimination, including the ways in which these can be challenged. There will also be an opportunity to explore a range of mental health and wellbeing support networks within your local area.

During the course you will have the opportunity to work towards 2 Agored accredited units at level 1. On successful completion of all learning outcomes, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate.

Delivery: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, plus independent study. A mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

Course Dates 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September 12.30pm - 2pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom) 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th October Group 1: 10.30am - 12pm Group 2: 1pm - 2.30pm University of South wales Delivery: Online (Zoom) 8th, 15th, 22nd, 20th November 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundations Delivery: Covid dependent To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website at www.ctmmind.org.uk

Managing Anxiety 3.2 Confidence Building 27th September 12.30pm-2pm - Gellideg Foundations - Delivery If we have high self-esteem, we on our confidence levels and method Covid dependent strategies may feel good about ourselves.- Coleg And Yexplore 6th October 10.30m-12pm Cymoedd – Onlinewhich delivery be used to improve our if we feel confident, we feel like (Teams) confidence and self-esteem. there are things we’re good– at.

9th November 1pm-2.30pm USW – Online delivery (Zoom) YouCollege will also–be supported to ButNovember sometimes, our confidence 10th 1pm-2.30pm - Merthyr Online delivery create an action plan so that gets knocked, or we don’t like (Teams) you able to put what you have ourselves very much. learnt into practice.

We can all feel like this at times, but when we feel like On successful completion of all learning outcomes, you will this for a long time, it can become a problem. This 4-week receive a nationally recognised certificate worth 1 Agored accredited course is great for anyone looking to improve their credit at level 1. confidence and self-esteem.

Delivery: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, plus independent During the course we will study. A mixed delivery of identify the range of factors Zoom and in-person. which can have both a positive and negative effect

Course Dates 2nd. 9th, 16th & 23rd November 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom) 12th, 19th, 26th January & 2nd February 2022 10.30am-12pm University of South wales Delivery: Covid dependent

4th February 2022 10.30am - 12pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent 12th April 2022 10.30am - 12pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent) 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd May 2022 12.30pm-2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

3.3 Stress Management Stress can affect how you feel, think, behave and how your body works. In fact, common signs of stress include sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating.

You may feel anxious, irritable, or low in self-esteem, and you may have racing thoughts, worry constantly or go over things in your head.

During this accredited course you will explore what is meant by the term stress including possible causes.

and symptoms of stress and examine a range of strategies, including some practical relaxation techniques, which can be used to better mange stress.

During the course you will have the opportunity to work towards 1 Agored accredited units at level 2.

On successful completion of all learning outcomes, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate.

Delivery: 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, plus independent study. A mixed delivery of Zoom and in-person.

You will also identify the signs

Course Dates 17th, 24th November & 1st, 8th December 1pm - 2.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Online (Zoom)

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2022 1pm - 2.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent

11th, 18th, 25thJanuary & 1st February 2022 10.30am - 12pm CFW+ RCT Delivery: Online (Zoom)

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 2022 12.30pm - 2pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

4. Awareness Raising 4.1 Project SPEAK – Community Suicide Awareness SEE, SAY, SIGNPOST (SASSS) Training Course Aims and Learning Outcomes: The course aims to improve your awareness and understanding of suicide and learn to spot the signs in a person who is having thoughts of suicide.

In the programme you will develop a range of intervention skills including having a caring.

conversation, asking the question, and helping someone prepare a safety plan and signpost the person to support.

This course is semi-interactive and is aimed at community members and volunteers.

Delivery: 2.5 Hours workshop, mixed delivery of zoom and in person.

20th October 1pm-3.30pm Merthyr Tydfil College Delivery: Online (Teams)

22nd March 2022 1pm-3.30pm University of South Wales Delivery: Covid dependent

24th November 1-3.30pm Merthyr Tydfil College Delivery: Online (Teams)

6th April 2022 1pm-3.30pm Merthyr College Delivery: Covid dependent

17th January 2022 12.30-3pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

19th April 2022 10am-12.30pm USW Delivery: Covid dependent

19th January 2022 1-3.30pm Merthyr Tydfil College Delivery: Covid dependent

18th May 2022 1pm-3.30pm Merthyr College Delivery: Covid dependent

2nd March 2022 1pm-3.30pm Merthyr Tydfil College Delivery: Covid dependent

13th June 2022 12.30pm-3pm Gellideg Foundation Delivery: Covid dependent

4.2 Project SPEAK – Suicide First Aid (SFA) Lite Course Aims and Learning Outcomes:

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The Suicide First Aid Lite course, which is Assured by City and Guilds, provides learners with the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

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Values and Attitudes

To book a place on one of these courses, please email us at: info@ctmmind.org.uk or call 01685 707480 You can also book a place through our website: www.ctmmind.org.uk

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The hidden toll of suicide What makes a person vulnerable to suicide Recognising the signs Partnership working in suicide prevention 3 step Suicide Safety Guide Asking the question Safeguarding

This course is semi-interactive and is aimed at professionals.

Delivery: 3.5 hours comprised of 2 parts, each 90 mins duration, virtual delivery on Zoom or Teams.

Getting Involved If you have lived experience and are interested in sharing your experience, skills and passion in mental health and wellbeing, please get in touch. Getting involved on a voluntary basis, in a supportive environment, through co-facilitating workshops or sharing your story, can be a powerful way of supporting your own recovery as well as helping others on their journey, by inspiring and encouraging them.

Contact us at info@ctmmind.org.uk for a chat or more information, on how you can get involved with the Recovery and Wellbeing College.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind 115 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AP info@ctmmind.org.uk 01685 707480 ctmmind.org.uk Registered charity no. 1123615

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind is able to bring you the Recovery & Wellbeing College through continued investment

by Cwm Taf University Health Board.