Here you can find an outline of the sessions that we offer. They are arranged into categories to make them easier to navigate and relate to each category of the ReQol wellbeing tool, If you would like more information please visit our session list.
- Activity.
- Belonging.
- Choice.
- Hope.
- Self-Perception.
- Wellbeing.
Some of the sessions apply to more than one subject area and there is no limit to how many you are able to access.
If you are looking to find the areas that you may want to focus on why not enrol with us via our member’s area and complete our wellbeing scoring tool ReQol.
| Session Title | Session Description | Session Category |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Advocacy | You’ve probably heard the term “independent mental health advocate” but do you know what it actually is? These sessions will define what an independent mental health advocate is and in what instances would you require or request one within inpatient services (mental health hospital ward). We will then learn what an advocate could do for you and the different people and roles that can become your mental health advocate alongside discussing the benefits of having a mental health advocate. Lastly, the sessions will end by talking about how to access a mental health advocacy and the alternative options for one with the scenarios where you would or would not require an advocate and then what barriers you may encounter and some case studies | Wellbeing |
| Mental Health Awareness | Do you have an understanding of mental health? Building mental health awareness and understanding is important and can allow you to begin to understand some of the many issues and barriers people face when living with mental health conditions. This session will being to develop your awareness of mental health, identify some key points that can influence mental health stigma, develop understanding key symptomology and the initial health that can be given. Building and spreading awareness of health and wellbeing is one of our key priorities here at Community Roots LSCFT and through shared experiences we can develop knowledge further to best support our communities. | Wellbeing |
| Mindful Meditation | Mindfulness is a technique that can be developed to notice what is happening in the present moment. Being mindful is proven to positively impact wellbeing and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, while building levels of patience, compassion and acceptance towards yourself and others. On this introductory mindfulness session, we will cover sitting with and working on the acceptance of negative thoughts and feelings and discuss techniques such as body scans to help adapt your relationship with ever-passing thoughts and feelings, viewing them with a different perspective. The main aim of this introductory session is to recognize where and when you become overwhelmed and how to better approach this to build your own version of calmness and improve your wellbeing through Community Roots. | Self Perception/Wellbeing |
| Nature & Wellbeing | Gardening has many positive influences on health and wellbeing. Join us with the wildlife trust to get involved. We run alongside Lancashire wildlife trust, gardening group at the Chai Centre. Gardening is a great way to relax and has many well-being benefits including reduced anxiety and increased self esteem. With regular gardening you can begin to see the physical and mental well being benefits and strengthen community bonds. | Activity |
| Occupational Balance | Occupational balance is important to increase individual health and happiness, promote mental wellbeing, reduce stress and increase companionship. Therefore engaging in a good balance of occupations can provide life satisfaction. Good occupational balance often shows as a balance of self-care, leisure, and productivity. In this session we will cover the different components to occupation, reflect on our own occupations and use the wellness wheel to work towards a healthy occupational balance. Improving wellbeing and sharing experiences is one of our main focuses at Community Roots, we hope the skills you learn and continue to develop can promote health and wellbeing in your life. | Belonging/Choice |