Our personal development courses and groups have been developed as a result of years of valuable experience.
These courses and groups are available to people using our services.
To discuss your eligibility or find out how to access any of these courses please use the ‘course contact’ details given in the drop-down information for each course.
For people experiencing or recovering from mental health problems:
To find out more about the courses below please contact Angie Bell or call 01324 671600.
Positive Wellbeing Course
For: People aged 16 and over attending FDAMH
Free
The course takes place at FDAMH and offers a comfortable, supported group setting in which people can find out about and learn a variety of self-care skills and techniques to help in areas such as managing anxiety and communication.
Seasons for Growth
Courses for people who have experienced loss or grief.
Improving Communications
Brush up your communications skills and learn how to be assertive.
Living Life the Mindful Way
An introduction to Mindfulness in every day living.
For people caring for someone with a mental health problem:
To find out more about the courses below please contact Neil Sowerby or call 01324 671608.
Carers Education Course – Living with Mental Health Problems
For: People aged 16 and over, living in Falkirk District, who relatives, partners or friends of someone with a mental health problem.
Free
Running for 2 hours a week over 6 weeks, this course will aim to give you:
Information about mental health
Ways of dealing with stress and feelings of anger
Ideas for coping with change
Ways of supporting and communicating with your friend or relative
An opportunity to discuss and share ideas with others
People find this course extremely beneficial. You may find it informative to view the Education Course Evaluation April-May 2019
Mindfulness for Carers
For: Adult carers
Free
This course offers Carers tools and techniques to relieve emotional distress by finding new and effective ways of managing their stress; learning to handle their thoughts, moods and emotions more effectively; being better able to deal with physical, mental, social and emotional issues; and living their lives more fully. The mindfulness skills we offer have been shown to be highly effective in reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
Courses are facilitated by experienced practitioners and trainers who use personal meditation as a way of life. We follow a well-structured programme which offer tools and techniques to help relieve stress and anxiety that many carers can and often do experience. Each sessions lasts 2 hours, occuring weekly over an 8 week period.
