Understanding & Exploring Neuro-Diverse Experiences
The term neuro-diverse recognises and celebrates the difference in the way our brains work. This may include a variety of experiences including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Tourette’s.
Course Category: Mental Health Awareness course
Our Lived Experience courses explore people’s experiences of living with certain
conditions, disabilities or difficulties. Most importantly, the courses encourage shared
learning from people’s lived experience, and professional expertise, so that you can gain
a better understanding and learn ways to either support your own recovery journey or
support others in theirs.
Understanding & Managing PTSD
If you are involved in or witness a traumatic event, it is common to experience upsetting, distressing or confusing feelings afterwards. The feelings of distress may not emerge straight away – you may just feel emotionally numb at first. After a while you may develop emotional and physical reactions, such as feeling easily upset or […]
Understanding & Managing Self Harm Behaviours
“Self-harm is a way of expressing very deep distress. Often people don’t know why they self-harm.” (Mind)
Becoming a Parent and the Effect on Mental Health
“Starting a family is a milestone in many people’s lives. It can also be a stressful time and many parents experience mental ill health. The most common mental health problems experienced during pregnancy and after birth are anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), however some women can experience more severe symptoms such as postpartum […]
Deaf Awareness Training
There are approximately 8.7 million people in the UK with a hearing loss, which is approximately 1 in 7 people, so the likelihood of you meeting a deaf or hard of hearing person in your workplace or local community is high.
Gender and Sexual Identity
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and people of other minorities, like anyone, will experience mental health challenges and distress during their lifetime. However, the evidence both from the UK and internationally highlights increased levels of common mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and stress among people from these groups.
Living Well with Dementia
Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that affect the brain. The most common is Alzheimer’s but there are many different types of dementia, which affect the brain at different rates and in different ways.
Raising Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Condition
“Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways.” (National […]
Understanding & Managing Addiction & Dual Diagnosis
This interactive day will explore the experiences of people living with an addiction or a dual diagnosis and those of people close to them. We will also look at how recovery comes about and is sustained.
Understanding & Managing Bipolar Disorder
“People who have bipolar disorder experience extreme swings in mood – from periods of overactive, excited behaviour – known as ‘mania’ or ‘manic episodes’ – to deep depression. Between these severe highs and lows, people may have stable times.” (Mind)