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    Managing and Improving My Mental Health
    Have you had chance to explore the RC hub yet? There are 9 categories for you to explore, today we're looking at Managing and Improving my Mental Health. The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is evergrowing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to h...
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    A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams

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    At The Recovery College co-production is at the heart of everything we do. We recently interviewed Darren, asking him a series of questions relating to volunteering and co-production. A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams, A Recovery College Volunteer (youtube.com) Darren is a student at The Recovery College and he has co-produced the Men's W...
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    Stress Awareness Month Part 2

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    Last week I wrote a blog post about Stress Awareness, where I touched on the 30 day challenge set by The Stress Management Society, go and check it out if you haven't already! Click here: Stress Awareness Month This week I want to share with you some more helpful tips and tricks for managing stress and share some incredible FREE resources...
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    Recovery College Newsletter April 2024

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    Recovery College Newsletter April 2024
    Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Here we're looking over our Spring term and preparing ourselves for a sizzling Summer. In this newsletter you will find: Principal's message from the amazing Kerry WilkesSpring Refresher! What are Recovery Colleges?Our new timetable - both physical and onlineWhere can you find us? De...
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    Stress Awareness Month

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    Stress Awareness month is a national and annual campaign ran by The Stress Management Society to raise awareness of stress and how it impacts our wellbeing, to create a safe space for dialogues surrounding stress and to tackle, reduce and remove the stigma of stress. This year's theme is Little by Little, a little becomes a lot. #Lit...
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    Day in the Life Of.. Tracey

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    A Day in the Life of..
     A few weeks ago we had the privilege of chatting to Tracey, a former Recovery College student. Tracey sat down with Zak to talk about her time at the Recovery College, what courses she enjoyed and what she is doing now! This video has now gone LIVE on our YouTube channel.  You can watch the video by following this link!&nb...
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    Recovery College Job Positions Deadline Today!

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    Great news! We are recruiting for the following:4 x Facilitator Roles - Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)1 x Lead Facilitator Role - Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)2 x Learning Support Assistant Roles - Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)The deadline for applications is Monday 11th March. Full job descriptions and person specs can be found in the links provide...
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    LGBTQ+ History Month - Recommendations to Watch and Read

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    As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month and the 2024 theme of Medicine, We have compiled a list of compelling TV shows/ Films and books for you. 1 - THIS IS GOING TO HURT - Based on the gay British comedy writer Adam Kay's diaries as a Junior Doctor, this medical comedy-drama focuses on Kay's experience worki...
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    A Day in the Life of...Filming!

    Edward Wakefield
    Day in the Life Of...Filming
    Yesterday we had the privilege of filming one of our prior students, Tracey. She opened up about her time at the Recovery College, what courses she enjoyed and life after study. We can't wait to get this up on our YouTube page because it really is a positive gem. Tracey was interviewed by one of our facilitators, Zak. His enthusiasm was s...
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    Tai Chi Course Places Available

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    We have places on our Tai Chi course available for this term. These will be delivered via Zoom and face to face in our Walsall base. If you are interested in a set of sessions introducing you to the principles of Tai Chi, gentle flowing movements, focusing on posture, breath and total relaxation, then enrol now! This is open to new and existing stu...
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    The Recovery College Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month!

    Edward Wakefield
    LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
    The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and will be adding their thoughts and experiences to this blog throughout the month. We will be providing helpful links, contacts and quotes until the 28th February, so watch this space! 
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    Principal's Drop In Session February 7th

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    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes and Liane Howe. Feel free to share your ideas in a welcoming environment. If you would like to book a place please email: info@therecoverycollege.c...
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    Great News! We have courses available...

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    Great news! We have extended our enrolment for some of our existing courses, including: gratitude, money matters, creative writing and planning our wellbeing. These are all incredible experiences! Don't just take our word for it, if you are interested please contact the admin team now.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061 and w...
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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

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    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...
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    New job positions available at the Recovery College!

    Edward Wakefield
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    Are you passionate about mental health recovery through learning? If your answer is yes - we have 2 exciting positions available at the Recovery College!3 x Facilitator Role2 x Learning Support Assistant RoleFor more information please see the images attached.Alternatively head here for the Facilitator Role: View current vacancies :: Black Cou...
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    Faith Visit to Sikh Gudawara Temple, Great Barr

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    Each term the Spiritual Care Team join forces with the Recovery College to take students and staff on a visit to a local Faith & Belief Community. This is a great way to learn more about the different beliefs and perspectives that shape the Black Country and also see in action all the great things that Faith Communities are doing in the local c...
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    Recovery College Christmas Newsletter!

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    Our new Recovery College Newsletter has gone live! Here we're looking over our Autumn term and preparing ourselves for Christmas. In this suitably festive edition you will find:Principal's message with Kerry and LianeChristmas Refresher! What are Recovery Colleges?Where can you find us? Details of all of our 4 bases around the Black CountryTip...
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    Congratulations Liane & Kiran!

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    Today we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our super talented Deputy Principal Liane Howe & Lead Facilitator Kiran Zulffkar as they have passed their level four certificates in education! We take our learning very seriously here at the Recovery College, so you know you're in good hands. If you would like to know more about the...
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    Principal's Drop In Thank You!

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    A huge thanks to all our students and volunteers from our Principal Kerry Wilkes and Deputy Principal Liane Howe for making today's Drop In session so fruitful. There were rich discussions and valuable feedback, all of which helps build a better Recovery College experience. Don't forget we have our final drop in of the year on Thursd...
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    Let's Talk About Loneliness & LGBTQ+ Taster Sessions

    Edward Wakefield
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    Chand,This autumn come and join our taster sessions in Loneliness and LGBTQ+ with Stevie and Jon. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in 30 min...
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