“I felt very strong after the first session, couldn’t explain why but so glad I came back to enable me to accept the opportunity to help myself.”
“Fantastic course, a breath of fresh air. I really benefitted and I strongly believe I have acquired a set of tools and knowledge that will benefit me in the short and long-term.”
“It was really interesting to learn that there are others in the same boat and that I am not alone. Great course!”
“I would recommend this course to anyone involved with mental health. Be it service user or professional… Good information and delivered with a non-school feel. Well done Impact, keep it up!”
The one-day a week programme, held over four weeks, teaches people how to manage and reduce negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours, using a wide range of self-management models, tried and tested theories and wellbeing recovery tools.
At Impact, we all have personal experiences and understanding of how overwhelming it can feel not knowing where to turn for help, especially when it feels like no one understands the struggles and challenges of every day simple tasks caused by poor mental wellbeing.
That’s why we have designed a wellbeing peer support programme based on what really works to support people to feel empowered, build confidence using a peer support network and start making positive changes to improve the quality of their health and their lives.
You don’t have to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from attending one of our YOU Programmes.
Many people who attend our programmes are struggling with a variety of life challenges, such as
With or without a diagnosis, the YOU Programme really can help you to regain focus, embrace hope and start enjoying life again.
All courses are currently run live online using Zoom. If you currently live in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough, including Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade and Bedford etc. the course can be taken free of charge. Take a look at dates here.
We offer a variety of ways to sign up to a mental health courses.
No problem. If you are a medical professional or you simply want to refer a friend, family or staff member, please use our application form or call us on 01582 797596
Enrol for our online courses here.
and we’ll be happy to complete the enrolment forms with you and confirm your place on the next cycle in your area.
No problem. If you are a medical professional or you simply want to refer a friend, family or staff member, please use our application form or call us on 01582 797596
Introduction to Intentional Peer Support, sharing personal stories and setting the foundations for the programme.
Empowerment & Inspiration, understanding empowerment through decision making, choice & control, mind management, identifying areas for potential change using inspirations & peer support.
The Cycle of Change, using our strengths to identify and plan for empowering changes to improve health & well-being and effective management of symptoms.
Recovery, what it means to pro-actively drive a recovery journey and take responsibility through building and developing a recovery tool-box and taking back control.
Total Well-being, recognising contributing factors that may affect health and well-being socially, professionally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
The Journey, using a chosen model of recovery (no one size fits all), starts planning, choosing goals, identifying milestones, and planning for change using all of the skills from the program.
Our last day brings all the learning together by sharing our beacon Well-being Practice, along with a wealth of information, contact details, and suggestions for your continuous well-being and future development by signing up for other Impact Courses or venturing on to new pastures!
PLEASE NOTE, if you can’t find dates that suit you, please contact us, and one of our team will contact you to book your place on to the next YOU Programme course in your area.
The YOU Programme can be an important first step to feeling better, improving your mental health and wellbeing and getting your life back on track through supporting education, peer empowerment and learning how to manage uncomfortable thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Day 1 – Tuesday 14th Jan, 2025 Day 2 – Thursday 16th Jan, 2025 Day 3 – Tuesday 21st Oct, 2025 Day 4 – Thursday 23rd Oct, 2025 Time for each session 9:30am - 2:30pm Delivered live online using Zoom and with lots of breaks.
The YOU Programme can be an important first step to feeling better, improving your mental health and wellbeing and getting your life back on track through supporting education, peer empowerment and learning how to manage uncomfortable thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Day 1 – Tuesday 3rd Dec, 2024 Day 2 – Thursday 5th Dec, 2024 Day 3 – Tuesday 10th Dec, 2024 Day 4 – Thursday 12th Dec, 2024 Time for each session 9:30am - 2:30pm Delivered live online using Zoom and with lots of breaks.
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Deanne Clark2020-05-19 16:14:422023-02-27 08:42:32Relaxation Videos and AudioThe courses we provide in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough are delivered on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council who provide us with the necessary funding.
Our courses are designed to help with well being and to support you in gaining skills which are relevant to the needs of employers in our area.
The courses which we deliver are included in Central Bedfordshire Council’s programme of courses which can be found here (courses are often free of charge, subject to eligibility criteria).
Take a look at what some of our previous learners have said about the YOU Programme!
