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Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support stress management
Discover how yoga can help you manage stress with our Yoga to Support Stress Management course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and relieve tension in the body. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages you to listen to your body and adapt practices to meet your individual needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for managing stress, enhancing your overall well-being through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St James Church and Community Arts Cntr
24 Seamer Road
Scarborough
YO12 4DTTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018234How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016765How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support stress management
Discover how yoga can help you manage stress with our Yoga to Support Stress Management course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and relieve tension in the body. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages you to listen to your body and adapt practices to meet your individual needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for managing stress, enhancing your overall well-being through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018235How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation to support stress management
Do you want to better manage stress and enhance your overall well-being? This course focuses on mindful relaxation practices to support stress management. Stress can cause physical and mental tension, but through mindful relaxation, you can learn to ease this tension and find calm. We will focus on body awareness, breathwork, and mindful movements to reduce stress. Each session will conclude with a guided relaxation practice designed to support stress relief. Everyone can benefit from these practices to manage stress more effectively and improve quality of life.
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Dates:Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018258How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of up to three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. This is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 28/04/2025 -
Fri 16/05/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015997How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Craft: Handstiching For Beginners
Many people believe that they are no good at sewing and feel frustrated at not being able to repair or improve clothes to give them a longer life. This course will teach you a range of hand stitches which can be used to both repair and embellish clothes. You will be able to create a range of stitch samples and make a fabric book to keep them in. You will gain confidence in your sewing skills and use them to make items which can be given as presents. You will also learn how handstitching can have beneficial effects on your health and wellbeing as well as improving your confidence and creativity.
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Dates:Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016761How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Personal Development: Mind at Work
This course is put on in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and Job Centre Plus. Are you unemployed and looking for work but experiencing mental health issues? These might include, but not be limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks or post traumatic stress. This free support programme will help you to cope better with these challenges and discover techniques and strategies to use in every day life.
There is an information and registration day on Monday, 15 April 10am-12pm. Please bring photo ID.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015678How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Fitness and Exercise: Mental Health Awareness week – Yoga to improve mental wellbeing
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, join our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to enhance mental health and emotional balance. Through a blend of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental clarity. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages you to listen to your body and adapt practices to meet your individual needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through yoga.
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Dates:Thu 15/05/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018236How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Healthy Living (Pre Entry)
Welcome to our 21-hour, ‘Healthy Living’ course. This course is aimed at pre-entry ESOL students wishing to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The course covers essential topics such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and mental well-being. Students will learn about healthy eating habits, the benefits of regular physical activity, and basic hygiene practices. Interactive activities include discussing simple cooking recipes , exercise routines, and discussions on how to manage stress and emotions. By the end of the course, students will understand the importance of healthy living and be able to make better choices for their physical and mental health.
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Dates:Fri 23/05/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017087How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 26/05/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016028How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00