Upcoming Events

    • Understanding and Managing Anxiety

      Event date and time: 28 Jan 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
      Event description:

      The first part of this course will explore anxiety, what can cause this condition, how it presents itself and what effect it can have. The second part of this course will then focus on ways to manage anxiety and focus on strategies that may help, including self-care techniques

    • Exploring and Balancing our Sensory Reactions

      Event date and time: 29 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 12:30
      Event description:

      This course looks at understanding how we all process sensory information on a day-to-day basis such as sound, sight and touch. We will explore sensory processing difficulties that can occur with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Autism, ADHD and other neurological conditions for example being unable to tolerate loud, crowded environments. We can all benefit from calming our sensory system which can have a marked impact on

    • Wellbeing Toolkit

      Event date and time: 30 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
      Event description:

      This course will provide you with a range of different tools and techniques that focus on improving your wellbeing. We will explore different ways that you can take care of your own mental and physical health, as well as how to support others. We may all have different experiences, but each one is equally important.

    • The Value of Muscle Relaxation and Simple Resistance Exercises

      Event date and time: 31 Jan 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
      Event description:

      This course explores the value of muscle relaxation and introduces some simple resistance exercises, involving tensing our muscles, that can help to relax our mind and body. This approach aims to reduce tension, relax the mind and create a sense of wellbeing. During the course we will explore the theory around muscle relaxation, followed by a practical session where you can try out the various resistance exercises.

    • Practical Mindfulness

      Event date and time: 31 Jan 2025, 12:30 – 14:30
      Event description:

      The skills of mindfulness are simply about being present to what is happening here and now.  It is not about what has gone before or what may be happening next but how to focus on one thing at a time.  This course aims to show how you can train yourself to use mindfulness every day and demonstrate the reality of making practical changes.

    • Understanding Fibromyalgia

      Event date and time: 3 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 12:30
      Event description:

      Fibromyalgia is a chronic long term pain condition, often combined with other multiple symptoms. This course will explore the history of Fibromyalgia, the main symptoms and potential triggers, together with ways to manage this condition.

    • Understanding Depression - EVENING

      Event date and time: 3 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
      Event description:

      This course will explore what depression is and how it can affect the body and mind. We will also look at what may cause this condition as well as the impact it can have on the individual and those around them, together with self-help strategies for managing depression

    • Understanding and Managing Anxiety

      Event date and time: 4 Feb 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
      Event description:

      The first part of this course will explore anxiety, what can cause this condition, how it presents itself and what effect it can have. The second part of this course will then focus on ways to manage anxiety and focus on strategies that may help, including self-care techniques

    • Exploring and Balancing our Sensory Reactions

      Event date and time: 5 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 12:30
      Event description:

      This course looks at understanding how we all process sensory information on a day-to-day basis such as sound, sight and touch. We will explore sensory processing difficulties that can occur with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Autism, ADHD and other neurological conditions for example being unable to tolerate loud, crowded environments. We can all benefit from calming our sensory system which can have a marked impact on

    • Understanding Dementia

      Event date and time: 5 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 12:00
      Event description:

      This course is an introduction to dementia. The course provides information on the signs and symptoms of the most common types of dementia. Together we will explore practical tools and coping skills for day-to-day wellbeing for all those supporting a person living with dementia.

    • LGBTQ+ Youth Forum

      Event date and time: 5 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 18:00
      Event description:

      LGBTQ+ Youth Forum PosterJoin our Youth Participation Worker on Zoom to discuss issues important to you! Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, join to meet young people like you across Staffordshire.

      Join the forum using this Zoom link.

    • Wellbeing Toolkit

      Event date and time: 6 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
      Event description:

      This course will provide you with a range of different tools and techniques that focus on improving your wellbeing. We will explore different ways that you can take care of your own mental and physical health, as well as how to support others. We may all have different experiences, but each one is equally important.

    • Practical Mindfulness

      Event date and time: 7 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 14:30
      Event description:

      The skills of mindfulness are simply about being present to what is happening here and now.  It is not about what has gone before or what may be happening next but how to focus on one thing at a time.  This course aims to show how you can train yourself to use mindfulness every day and demonstrate the reality of making practical changes.

    • Understanding Depression - EVENING

      Event date and time: 10 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
      Event description:

      This course will explore what depression is and how it can affect the body and mind. We will also look at what may cause this condition as well as the impact it can have on the individual and those around them, together with self-help strategies for managing depression

    • Understanding and Managing Anxiety

      Event date and time: 11 Feb 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
      Event description:

      The first part of this course will explore anxiety, what can cause this condition, how it presents itself and what effect it can have. The second part of this course will then focus on ways to manage anxiety and focus on strategies that may help, including self-care techniques

    • Understanding Dementia

      Event date and time: 12 Feb 2025, 10:30 – 12:00
      Event description:

      This course is an introduction to dementia. The course provides information on the signs and symptoms of the most common types of dementia. Together we will explore practical tools and coping skills for day-to-day wellbeing for all those supporting a person living with dementia.

    • Wellbeing Toolkit - Rugeley

      Event date and time: 12 Feb 2025, 13:30 – 16:30
      Event description:

      Venue - Rugeley Community Centre

      This course will provide you with a range of different tools and techniques that focus on improving your wellbeing. We will explore different ways that you can take care of your own mental and physical health, as well as how to support others. We may all have different experiences, but each one is equally important.

    • Understanding PTSD

      Event date and time: 13 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 14:30
      Event description:

      This course explores what PTSD is and its effects, looking at the signs and symptoms and what to look out for. We will also consider different self-help strategies and look at what support is available to those experiencing PTSD or trauma.

    • Practical Mindfulness

      Event date and time: 14 Feb 2025, 12:30 – 14:30
      Event description:

      The skills of mindfulness are simply about being present to what is happening here and now.  It is not about what has gone before or what may be happening next but how to focus on one thing at a time.  This course aims to show how you can train yourself to use mindfulness every day and demonstrate the reality of making practical changes.

    • Understanding Depression - EVENING

      Event date and time: 17 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
      Event description:

      This course will explore what depression is and how it can affect the body and mind. We will also look at what may cause this condition as well as the impact it can have on the individual and those around them, together with self-help strategies for managing depression

    • Youth Mental Health Participation Forum

      Event date and time: 20 Feb 2025, 17:00 – 18:00
      Event description:

      Recurring Youth MH Participation Forum Poster Thumbnail.jpgThis forum is for young people, 13-18 years old, across Staffordshire who are interested in improving mental health services for all young people.

      We meet on the third Thursday of every month between 17:00 and 18:00

      Please use this Zoom link to join the forum

    • Understanding Depression - EVENING

      Event date and time: 24 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
      Event description:

      This course will explore what depression is and how it can affect the body and mind. We will also look at what may cause this condition as well as the impact it can have on the individual and those around them, together with self-help strategies for managing depression

    • Curious about Co-production

      Event date and time: 25 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 16:00
      Event description:

      This course explores the differences between collaboration, involvement and co-production. We will look at the benefits, identify and remove the barriers, and learn how to be involved in co-production work, considering this within healthcare as well as in the wider setting. This course is suitable to anyone interested in learning more about co-production and it has been co-designed with people with lived experience.

    • Exploring the Benefits of Reading for Health and Wellbeing - EVENING

      Event date and time: 26 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
      Event description:

      Reading can support us to feel less lonely, keep our minds active and help us to cope with stress. In this course we will share our enjoyment of reading, learn about the impact of reading on our wellbeing, and build our confidence when checking the quality of health information. You’ll also learn how to use mindful reading as a tool to support your wellbeing. This course is suitable for everyone, whether you read all the time or just want to explore another way to support your health and wellbeing.