Short Courses
Would you like to develop skills and learn new ways to manage your wellbeing? Did you know that Oxfordshire Mind runs a series of educational courses and workshops throughout the year which share tools and strategies to improve mental health and wellbeing? Our courses are available to people age 16 and over.
New to Oxfordshire Mind?
If this is the first time you have sought help from Oxfordshire Mind you will need to have an Options Session. This is the gateway into our service and is an informal 30 minute appointment with a Wellbeing Worker to discuss your current situation and wellbeing needs.
Courses cannot be booked unless you have attended an Options session.
Short course enquires
If you wish to attend any of the short courses below please click on the button for our short course preference form. You will then be offered a place subject to a valid options session and space availability. You will be notified of the outcome within 7 working days of submitting the form.
If the course you would like to book is unavailable on our short course preference form call the Information Line on 01865 247788. Monday to Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm and Fridays 9:30am – 4:00 pm. Or book an options session.
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This 7-week course will explore what self-esteem is, how it develops, how it is affected and will share the tools and techniques participants need to boost their confidence and sense of self-worth. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on the practice of their new skills between sessions.
It is essential that you attend the first session to continue this course.
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2 x 2-hour workshops that consider what it is to be assertive as well as exploring some practical skills and techniques which can help participants develop communication skills, increase confidence, and improve wellbeing.
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This 8-week course explores the reasons why we experience strong emotions such as anger, fear, sadness and guilt and how they affect us. This course is suitable for those wishing to take the first steps into exploring the reasons behind their own strong emotions. Some tools and techniques will be introduced that can be used in a variety of circumstances to help participants better cope with and manage their own strong emotions.
Each participant will be required to attend a pre-course assessment with a course facilitator, before being accepted.
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A 2.5-hour workshop providing a space to participants to connect with others and explore ways to improve their wellbeing using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing framework.
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2 x 2.5-hour workshops aiming to provide participants with some tools and techniques to manage stress, encourage a daily habit of relaxation and support wellbeing.
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Join us in a supportive and relaxed environment to learn practical ways to aid your wellbeing after pregnancy. The Postnatal Exercise and Wellbeing course is for birth parents who’ve had their 6 week check with a midwife and can take part in gentle exercise. To support birthing parents who are not currently physically active and want to improve their mental health. Email [email protected] to find out more, or sign up here: https://bit.ly/PNWellbeingCourse.
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Join us in a supportive and relaxed environment to learn practical ways to aid your wellbeing during pregnancy. To support birthing parents who are not currently physically active and want to improve their mental health. Email [email protected] to find out more, or sign up here: https://bit.ly/PNWellbeingCourse.
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4-week group for Parents and Carers of Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND)
This group will provide a safe space that will enable Parents and Carers of SEND children and young people to come together to explore the challenges and emotions that can affect us as individuals coping with complex family dynamics.
The aim of the group is to focus on Wellbeing: to provide opportunities to reflect alongside other parents and carers who are also on this journey. Working together, we share useful tips and tools and signpost to additional support that might help navigate an easier pathway.
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