In the event of bad weather please call the NCC Adult Learning Bad Weather Hotline 01604 236051
Healthy Living
Colours for Wellbeing
Our reactions and attitudes to colours differ from person to person. Our attraction to certain colours may very well signal areas where we are imbalanced. This free four week course will help you understand why certain colours affect us favourably while others bring about negative feelings.
Starting on Thursday 23rd September from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
More Colours for Wellbeing
This free four week course offers those that attended Colours for Wellbeing an opportunity to further study how colours affect our feelings.
Starting on Thursday 11th November from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Yoga
A free six week course to introduce you to the benefits of yoga for physical and emotional wellbeing. You will need: a yoga mat (cheap ones are available from high street stores)
Starting on Monday 27th September from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies have been shown to help restore the body's natural equilibrium and balance. When the body is in balance it can cope with the everyday stresses and strains of life much more effectively. This free three week course includes Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Reiki, and offers you the opportunity to learn techniques through demonstrations by the tutor and also by practising on each other. You will need: towel, bottle of water, hand or body lotion, baby wipes, pen and paper
Starting on Saturday 23rd October from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Relaxation and Energy Boosting
This free taster session offers simple techniques to relax yourself, friends and family - including Shiatsu Massage (head, neck and shoulders) and use Acupuncture points. Plus an opportunity to discuss fresh insights into how life transitions can affect us and ways of managing major transitions.
Saturday 4th December from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Creative Expression
Express Yourself Well - 'Pens not Pills'
This free eight week course offers you the opportunity to explore how creative writing could improve your wellbeing. the group is open to anyone from beginners to those who already have an interest in creative writing.
Starting on Tuesday 5th October from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Express Yourself Well - Card Making
This free eight week course encourages you to explore your creative side in a practical way by making cards for all occassions. No previous experience is necessary.
Starting on Tuesday 9th November from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Creative Wellbeing - Art
Explore your creativity and switch off from stress with this fun and relaxing free six week drawing and painting group. The arts can be a useful outlet for the expressions of emotion and also stimulate the 'right side of the brain' responsible for non-verbal, emotionally based expression. You do not need to have any prior experience or expertise in art to attend, just a desire to explore your creative side. All materials will be provided, but you are very welcome to bring your own.
Starting on Tuesday 5th October from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Wellbeing
Stress Busting Saturday
Is life beginning to get you down? Do you struggle to take time for yourself? Then join us for this short session that will teach you practical skills to keep stress at bay.
Saturday 25th September from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Sleep Management
Is your life debilitated by long term sleep problems such as poor quality sleep, insomnia, or difficulty getting off to sleep? Have you been taking long term hypnotics and would welcome the chance to reduce your reliance on such medication? If so, this free six week course could be for you.
Starting on Wednesday 29th September from 6.45 to 7.45 in Northampton (venue TBC)
From Anger to Assertiveness
Are you easily irritated? Do you feel annoyed? Do you feel angry?
If this sound familiar, don't let anger get the better of you, come along to this free eight week personal development programme for men and learn skills and techniques that will help you go from Anger to Assertiveness.
Starting on Wednesday 29th September from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
My Journey to Wellbeing
This free six week course is facilitated by people with a lived experience of long term physical health conditions and/or experience of mental distress. it is a skills based course that will introduce you to tools and techniques that are useful if you are experiencing low mood, stress, or anxiety.
Starting on Saturday 2nd October from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Half Day Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Improve your wellbeing with this free half day Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) skills absed workshop. Learn simple and effective techniques to manage worries, solve problems, increase your activty levels abd to challenge unhelpful thinking.
Tuesday 5th October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Money Worries? Skills to Clear your Mind
This session will equip you with tools and techniques to help with your finances and your wellbeing. Come along and find out more about money matters, wellbeing and what services are available that may help you.
Tuesday 26th October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
Confidence Building
Do you feel that you lack confidence in a group, find it difficult to speak your mind, make that important phone call or stand up and have your say? Then this free seven week course could help give you the confidence to speak up.
Starting on Friday 5th November from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Northampton (venue TBC)
If you would like to book a place on any of these courses please contact the Learn2b Administrator on 01604 893451. Enrolment begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday 31st August 2010. Voicemail is checked regularly - please clearly state your name, contact number and the name(s) of the course(s) you are interested in.