Wellbeing & Personal Development

Wellbeing & Personal Development Mindfulness for Daily Living

Learn how to bring the mind to rest by understanding the basics of mindful living, learn and practice easy meditation techniques and reap the benefits of physical, emotional and mental health that mindfulness can provide. Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 25/01/2021 08/03/2021 Mon 19:30 - 21:00 6 SAC 68 CL092B1E 10/05/2021 21/06/2021 Mon 19:30-21:00 6 SAC 68 CL092C1E

Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Students will gain an understanding and learn basic CBT techniques which can help to change unhelpful ideas/beliefs/attitudes which can create unhappiness and stress. Learn to use CBT tools to overcome common emotional problems and strategies to maximise self-help in order to maintain positive, healthy changes in your attitudes towards yourself and towards life in general. Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 21/01/2021 04/03/2021 Thu 19:00 - 21:00 6 SAC 88 CL222B1E 06/05/2021 17/06/2021 Thu 19:00 - 21:00 6 SAC 88 CL222C1E

Build Your Confidence in English

Do you feel that your English skills need improving, do you struggle with everyday grammar, punctuation and spellings? The content of the course will be tailored to meet the needs of the students with the aim of improving their confidence and applying their improved skills. Please note that this course is for those who have English as a first language. For a chat please contact 01727 737154

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue 13/04/2021 22/06/2021 Tue 12:45 - 14:45 10 SAC You will be invited in to complete a short assessment to ascertain your current level. Fee(£) FREE

Code CL028B1P

Mindfulness Mini Retreat Day

A wonderful opportunity to refresh and deepen your personal practice of mindfulness in a silent group. The day will focus on sitting meditation (breath, body, sounds, thoughts...), gentle mindful movement, full body scan, mountain meditation, silent sitting and walking practice. Full guidance and support by the retreat facilitator.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue 17/04/2021 17/04/2021 Sat 11:00 - 15:00 1 SAC 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 Sat 11:00 - 15:00 1 SAC This course is aimed at those who have completed a previous Mindfulness course. Fee(£) 34 34

Code CL247B1P CL247C1P

Find Your Voice: Speaking to an Audience

An energetic workshop that will give you the confidence and practical skills when speaking in front of people. Whether you have to present information at work, speak in front of an auditorium of people or are planning on giving a speech at a wedding, this workshop will provide you with practical skills to confidently talk at each of these events. You’ll be taken through the simple steps to a successful speech and then shown how to present with confidence, skill and professionalism. Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code 17/04/2021 17/04/2021 Sat 12:00-16:00 1 SAC 36 CL238A1P 12/06/2021 12/06/2021 Sat 12:00-16:00 1 SAC 36 CL238B1P

Embracing Uncertainty (Online)

NEW This online course will be delivered over 5 consecutive weeks. Given world news

FOR coverage, current home-life challenges and every-day uncertainty at the moment it 2021 is difficult not to worry about what it all means for yourself, and for those you love. Stress, worry and anxiety are common problems at the best of times, and when it takes over it can be all-encompassing. During this course we will together explore the basics of CBT and Mindfulness. Through engaged experience you will be encouraged to try tasks that embody ‘embracing uncertainty’ while being supported online by your tutor. There will be a combination of practical CBT and Mindfulness exercises that you can use to manage worry and maintain well-being. There will also be video presentations and a reading list which can be conducted at your own pace. By the end of this course, you will know about the potential benefits of mindful awareness and how it can support you in coping with stress, worry or anxiety. Gained basic CBT skills, focusing on pleasure, connection and achievement as ways towards well being in these challenging times.

Start Date End Date Day Time Weeks Venue Fee(£) Code Jan/Feb Mar TBC 19:00-21:00 5 Online 20 TBC Apr/May May/Jun TBC 19:00-21:00 5 Online 20 TBC You will need to have internet access and use of a tablet/laptop/PC with video and microphone capability. The course will be delivered using an online platform (instructions will be forwarded). Students will be expected to complete course paperwork and reflect on your learning experience.

Venue Code Key SAC St Albans Campus BW Borehamwood Campus WGC Welwyn Garden City Campus FC Fleetville Community Centre HCF Hertfordshire Community Foundation HCH Hatfield Community Hub