Understanding & Managing Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a common experience that can cause persistent self-doubt, a fear of being exposed as a fraud, and the inability to internalise achievements.
Course Category: Taking Back Control Courses
Our Taking Back Control courses aim to give you information and understanding to
make decisions and choices that affect your care and wellbeing. They cover things like our
basic human rights, our right to advocacy and how we can make advance decisions to
influence future care. They also explore a lot of the jargon used in mental health services
and help you understand the options available as well as how to get the best from your
relationships with others.
Understanding Chronic Pain & Taking Back Control
We know that living with chronic pain can be a very distressing experience and can significantly impact on your quality of life and physical, psychological, and social functioning.
Let's Talk about Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse is a common experience that can happen to anyone. It can take on many forms and the impacts can be wide and varied.
An Introduction to Housing Law
Find out the answers to Housing Law questions, and more, on this half day course with the University of Law. This course will help you identify housing issues and explore how to access support either for yourself or someone you may be supporting.
Understanding & Managing Worry
Worry is a normal response to everyday life that causes anxiety. Most people will experience worry throughout their lifetime with no long term effect.
Understanding Anger and Aggression
“When something makes you angry, adrenalin causes your body to prepare for ‘fight or flight’, giving you energy and making you feel tense. Releasing this energy and tension is good for you, but it can be difficult to do so in ways that are constructive.” (Mind)
Understanding & Managing Grief
Grief is a common experience that most people will go through at some point in their lives. Grief occurs when we lose someone or something that is close to us and there is no ‘normal’ or ‘right’ way to grieve. People experience a wide range of emotions and reactions following a loss and this can […]
Understanding Emotions for Healthy Relationships
A good relationship with yourself, family, friends and your wider communities promotes a sense of belonging and is important for your wellbeing. These connections can be mutually supportive providing an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other which increases self-worth and reduces isolation.
Let's Talk about Suicide
The World Health Organisation describes suicide as a global concern, stating that close to 800,000 people worldwide lose their life through suicide every year. Feeling suicidal does not mean someone is weak, it is a symptom of persistent psychological pain that people often find difficult to see through.
Your Legal Rights Under the Mental Health Act
It is of great importance that you know your rights if you are ever detained under the Mental Health Act, or you are already detained. It is also important that people who work in mental health know these rights and ensure they are upheld and adhered to.