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Wellbeing
Expression
Creativity
Motivation
Little steps can make a big difference!
Courses to help you improve

your mental health
Autumn 2015
Learn2b
Learn2b is a county-wide, community based programme of informal learning providing opportunities
to individuals that experience poor mental health, particularly mild to moderate disorders1. By
working with mental health professionals, educators and learners, courses are designed to support
the recovery process through learning - to build (or rebuild) confidence and develop coping strategies
for everyday situations even if the symptoms are in the past.
Who Can Access The Courses?

Anyone can self refer with or without a diagnosis. People with feelings of anxiety, stress, low
mood and/or difficulty managing anger are encouraged to contact the team and we also welcome
referrals from GPs, wellbeing teams, carers and key-workers. Carers particularly are encouraged
to attend the courses as a support network and to help take care of their own mental health
and wellbeing.
Learn2b Tutors
It is important to know our Learn2b tutors and teaching staff are selected specifically because of
their own lived experience with mental health illness. Each tutor is qualified/trained to teach in their
specialist area and passionate about the ethos of Learn2b. The team offer support to each learner
through a variety of teaching methods and create a safe and welcoming environment to learn as a
group. All teaching staff have received mental health first aid training.
Contents
Welcome 3
Choosing Your Course
Learn2b Autumn Term
5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing
Combination Days
Centre For Life
Course Listing
8-9
Learn2b Ambassadors
12
Learn2b Peer Support Group
12
From Learner To Tutor
12
Learn2b Community Partnerships
13
MBCT Course
13
Joining Forces
13
Courses For Business
14
Learner Forums
15
Get Involved
15
Last But Not Least...
15
How To
Enrol
Simply contact our dedicated Learn2b
team who can talk you through the
choice of courses available and help
you select one thats right for you.
By telephone:
01604 368023
By email:
Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk
By online registration form at:
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/
learn2b
Mild to moderate disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress.
L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023
Email: Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Welcome
The mood guide below is an indicator of the level of course that may be suitable for you at this
particular time in your life. Read through the statements and tick the box that feels most true to you.
When you have completed the grid see how many times you have ticked the same colour and use this
as a guide to help you choose courses that seem most suitable for you right now.
Remember this is only a guide and you are free to choose any course(s) within the brochure.
No, not at all
How do you feel?
Some of the
Time
Most of the
Time
No, not at all
Some of the
Time
Most of the
Time
All the Time
Most of the
Time
All the Time
No, not at all
Some of the
Time
Most of the
Time
All the Time
No, not at all
All the Time
1. I feel optimistic about my future

2. Ive been feeling useful
3. Ive been feeling relaxed
4. Ive been dealing with problems well
5. Ive been able to make up my own mind
Signs of Anxiety
All the Time
1. I feel anxious or nervous when leaving my home

2. I feel like I worry about almost everything
3. My head is constantly chatting/arguing with me
4. I feel fidgety, like I cannot settle or relax
5. I suffer from panic attacks, palpitations and/or
shortness of breath
Signs of Depression
1. I find fault in things/people that used to make me happy
2. I feel sad
3. I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
4. I have a poor appetite or I feel I overeat
5. I lack energy and feel life is a struggle
We Are Here To Support You

We appreciate that when feeling anxious it can be difficult
to make the first step into something new if we can
help by arranging somebody to meet you at the door or
to call you before the course please let the team know.
Confidentiality exists at all times.
Peace is a journey of a
thousand miles and it
must be taken one step
at a time.
Lyndon B Johnson
Choosing Your Course

All of our courses are designed to support
recovery, build personal confidence, promote
positive self-help and offer social interaction.
Explore new ways of coping with everyday
situations whether at home or at work; mix and
match the types of courses so that you really
benefit from the journey of discovery as an
individual.
These courses are a gentle introduction to

learning, sharing time with like-minded people to
help reduce anxiety/stress, improve self-esteem
and gain confidence. When you are ready, think
about moving on to amber courses to continue
building on these new skills.

Get set if you have ticked mostly
amber, depending on how you are feeling
and your areas of interest, look at courses in
wellbeing, creativity and expression to help build
confidence and improve a sense of wellbeing.
Continue with our motivation courses for a
range of physical activities to encourage that
feel good factor.
We understand about 'wobbles' and so when

you need some top-up support Learn2b can
offer exactly that.
The red courses are co-produced and
delivered with partners and/or clinical mental
health professionals together with learners with
lived experience. They are designed to help
with personal recovery and give individuals
the opportunity to make and take decisions
about their own lives feel in control and
make changes.
Think about introductory courses to develop

self-help methods which will give you the tools
to change the way you feel/think/behave. Then
as you gain confidence move on to the next
level (green).

On your marks The blue courses offer
creative expression, arts and crafts, and physical
activity sessions where there is an opportunity
to talk about feelings and emotions in a safe
environment without this being the main focus of
the course.

Go if you have ticked mostly green
youve already gained some confidence in a
social setting, have a better understanding of
how you feel and what makes you happy but
may need to take the next step to promote
longer periods of good times.
Free Information,
Advice And
Guidance
We can help you:
Are you looking for work or

would you like to change
direction in your career?
Explore your career ideas
Assess your skills and get new

qualifications
Develop your CV
Improve your interview and
presentation skills
Adult Learning Service can refer you to

qualified careers advisers who can offer
support to help you take the next step in your
working life. If you are over the age of 19 and
living or working in Northamptonshire, contact
our advisers today.
Progress in your current job

Understand the local job market
Find out about funding to support
your learning
For more information please email: communitylearning@northamptonshire.gov.uk phone: 01604 367119
Learn2b Autumn Term

Our courses and individual sessions are planned specifically to help aid your journey from
poor mental health to improved wellbeing, and to meet your needs and interests.
Our person centred approach means it is all about you.
Last term we focussed heavily on your feedback, with a
new learner survey and case studies in addition to our
regular learner forums held around the county. This proved
a very positive experience on many levels and has helped
us truly understand what Learn2b means to you and to
Northamptonshire.
Your level of involvement is your choice at all times we
understand good and bad days and we are here to
support you. You can choose to sit quietly to absorb new
knowledge and share time in the company of others or be
actively involved in a session.
Learn2b is a perfect setting to meet new people, and to learn new life skills, which will help you
progress through the programme of courses. When you are ready we can help guide you towards
further learning and/or training opportunities to enable you to take your next step in living life to the full.
Spotlight Courses
Improve Mental Wellbeing Through
Physical Activity
Connecting With Colour Through Flowers

Response to colour can
be intensely emotive and
flowers can be a catalyst
for feelings that stimulate
more than just the sense
of sight and smell. Our
new course this term
looks at creating a floral
display which helps improve wellbeing through
creativity using different palettes to reflect
your individualism.
This course takes a gentle approach to sharing

time with others through physical activity. Its
not about learning the skills of each activity
but more about joining in, being active and
having fun all of which contribute to improved
mental health. Dont worry you dont have to
be sporty as courses are for everyone and
non-competitive.
We ran this course for the first time last term
read what some of the learners have to say:

One of the first things I liked was the

friendly group and the staff'
Not a good day but forced myself to

come as I knew it would do me good.
I always feel empowered and happier
after the session; I rely on Learn2b to
help lighten things
Was the right pace for me. Enjoyed

being in a group as well as the
activities lot of laughing
Improving Communication
How great would it be to feel comfortable
chatting to and holding a conversation with
anyone whether you know them as friends,
acquaintances or even if they are a complete
stranger? Many people who appear confident
are in fact acting. Two fabulous new courses
will look at using drama and the voice to help
with your confidence, find that inner actor, and
have some fun and laughter along the way.
5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing

Everyday life situations affect us all; learning to cope with anxiety/stress and take a positive step
forward is incredibly empowering. All Learn2b courses are an opportunity to take a little time out in
a safe, welcoming environment.
5 ways to wellbeing2 is a set of evidence based actions used to promote peoples wellbeing and
Learn2b embed these into the programme.
Keep Learning
Learning something new or discovering an interest can help build

confidence. Learn2b underpin everything with informal learning to aid personal development and
self-management of your own mental health.
Connect When we have not been well we can sometimes lose the art of holding conversations.
Small, friendly and welcoming groups help re-establish ways of communicating supporting each
other along the way.
Be Active Discover a physical activity that you enjoy and one that suits you. Its a holistic
approach to improved mental wellbeing that we are aiming for not to test your fitness ability. Small
steps can make a big difference.
Give Do something nice give back.
Seeing yourself linked to giving back to family, friends or the

wider community can be incredibly rewarding. Why not become a Learn2b Ambassador?
Take Notice Be curious. Savour the moment. Learn to be aware of the world around you and
your feelings with our Mindfulness courses.
Combination Days
Combination days offer a longer session where you can try your hand at a variety of subject
areas and discover hidden talents.
As well as the arts and crafts this term you can come along and experience a variety of Tai Chi forms
and a Chinese Tea Ceremony with our Improve Wellbeing through Tai Chi and 'Char'.
Please note: During the day, we will take a small social lunch break so please bring a drink, a light lunch
and snacks to keep you going throughout the day. If you are unable to make the full session please
join us when you can, we would rather see you for some of the time than not at all please just let the
team know when you enrol.

I have enjoyed today, I have learnt to

take time for myself and feel safe.
Combination day
The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by NEF. Visit www.neweconomics.org/projects/entry/five-ways-to-well-being
Centre For Life

Learn. Inspire. Focus. Empower
Learn about your own potential, through self management, to achieve what you want in your life.
Be inspired by others self-told experience of personal recovery and how they have been able to focus
on the more important aspects of their wellbeing. Be empowered to make the changes YOU want
to make.
Anxiety Management
Do you feel anxious for no apparent reason? Short term anxiety can actually be good for us. This two
week course will look at using a self management technique called Emotional Freedom Technique.
With physical tapping at specific points along our energy meridians, EFT "taps" into our energy
system to balance it and keep it running smoothly.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy has been shown to be an effective way of treating a number of different
mental health conditions. These sessions are designed to give you an introduction on why CBT is
used as a talking therapy. Greater understanding can lead to more effective use as a coping strategy
to turn overwhelming problems into smaller workable pieces and help break the vicious cycle of
negativity. Improving the way you feel and helping to build your self esteem.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Train the brain to store and access information differently. The results can be profound and have
lasting change to thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This term we have included an advanced
course for those that wish to build on the knowledge gained through previous sessions of Promoting
Positive Thinking with NLP.
If you are interested in any of the following courses please email: (Learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk)
or call (01604 368023) the team to inform them of your interest and you will be notified of the dates
as they are released:
Managing your Anger
Sleep Management
Living with Eating Disorders
The Transitions of Becoming
a Carer
Find Your Way around the
Mental Health Network
Course
Code
Course Title
Start
Date
Weeks
Time
Venue
Mood Guide*
Wellbeing
AL2M03WA
L2 Meditate For Beginners
21/09/15
10.30 - 12.30
Hardy Drive Community Room, Northampton
AL2M14WA
05/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
Corn Market Hall, Kettering
AL2M30WA
02/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
Victoria Centre, Wellingborough
AL2M54WZ
L2 Practice Meditation
30/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
Bouverie House, Hardingstone, Northampton
AL2O01WZ
L2 Lift Your Mood With Essential Oils
21/09/15
13.30 - 15.30
AL2O12WZ
05/10/15
13.30 - 15.30
AL2O29WZ
02/11/15
13.30 - 15.30
AL2F02WZ
L2 Lift Your Mood - Know Your Food
21/09/15
10.00 - 13.00
AL2F04WZ
25/09/15
10.00 - 13.00
Foxfield Pavillion Hall, Grange Park, Northampton
AL2F57WZ
04/12/15
10.00 - 13.00
Community Advice & Resource Centre, Daventry
AL2Z23WZ
L2 Take More Notice With Mindfulness
17/10/15
10.00 - 13.00
AL2Z36WZ
07/11/15
10.30 - 13.30
AL2Z52WZ
28/11/15
10.30 - 13.30
AL2B32WZ
L2 Build Your Confidence
03/11/15
10.00 - 12.30
Relate, St Giles Street, Northampton
AL2B38WZ
09/11/15
10.00 - 12.30
AL2B46WZ
13/11/15
13.30 - 16.00
AL2B34WZ
L2 Use Your New Found Self Confidence
04/11/15
13.00 - 15.00
AL2Z00WZ
L2 Develop The Art of Mindfulness
29/09/15
12.30 - 14.00
Teamwork Trust, Corby
AL2Z01WZ
L2 Develop The Art of Mindfulness
29/09/15
17.30 19.00
Teamwork Trust, Kettering
Expression
AL2H00WZ
L2 Lift Your Mood With Laughter
30/09/15
19.00 21.00
Caroline Chisholm School, Wootton, Northampton
AL2Z01WZ
L2 Lift Your Mood With Laughter
21/10/15
19.00 21.00
The Duston School, Duston, Northampton
AL2D43WZ
L2 Express Yourself Through The Voice (Drama)
12/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2D50WZ
L2 Connect With Drama
20/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2V17WZ
L2 Sing For Fun
07/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2V49WZ
L2 Sing For Fun
17/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2V65WZ
L2 Connect With Others Through Festive Singing
16/12/15
19.00 - 21.00
Eden Close Community Room, Northampton
I feel more positive and less worried about

sleeping. Thank you.
Wellbeing - Sleep
A great boost to confidence laughing together

with other people in the group.
Expression - Laughter
I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I feel

I have re-awakened an interest in doing art and
discovering new subjects and methods
Creative - Art/Painting
I feel this course has been beneficial to my

wellbeing. An excellent course!
Motivation
* Refer back to page 3 to help guide you through the mood guide.
Course
Code
Start
Date
Course Title
Weeks
Time
Venue
Mood Guide
Creativity
AL2C06WZ
L2 Relax And Sew Workshop
28/09/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2C24WZ
AL2C31WZ
19/10/15
10.30 - 14.30
02/11/15
10.30 - 14.30
The Forum, New Library, Towcester
AL2C37WZ
07/11/15
10.30 - 14.30
Leicester Street Community Room, Northampton
AL2X07WZ
L2 Colour Your Mood With Flowers
29/09/15
10.30 - 12.30

AL2X15WZ
06/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2X39WZ
09/11/15
13.30 - 15.30
AL2R63WZ
L2 Be Creative With Flowers
14/12/15
13.00 - 15.00
Corby Village Community Hall, Corby
AL2R64WZ
L2 Be Creative With Flowers
15/12/15
13.00 - 15.00
AL2A18WZ
L2 Express Yourself Through Art
08/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
The Forum, New Library, Towcester
AL2A44WZ
12/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2A45WZ
12/11/15
13.30 - 15.30
Roade Bowls Club, Roade
AL2A20WZ
L2 Paint Your World
10/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
Eastfield Close Community Room, Northampton

AL2C21WZ
L2 Express Yourself With Felt
15/10/15
10.00 - 12.00
AL2C42WZ
L2 Relax And Create
11/11/15
13.00 - 15.00
AL2C47WZ
L2 Relax And Create
13/11/15
10.00 - 12.00
AL2C62WZ
L2 Refocus Your Mind - Lets Be Creative
03/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2C59WZ
07/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2C60WZ
09/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2C56WZ
12/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
Motivation
AL2N05WZ
L2 Meditate In Motion With Tai Chi
25/09/15
10.30 - 12.30
Daventry Community Centre, Daventry
AL2N08WZ
29/09/15
14.00 - 16.00
Danesholme Community Centre, Corby
AL2N25WZ
23/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
Greens Norton Community Centre
AL2N27WZ
27/10/15
14.00 - 16.00
Wootton Community & Sport Centre, Wootton,

Northampton
AL2N51WZ
20/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
Long Buckby Community Centre, Long Buckby,

Daventry
AL2Y28WZ
L2 Improve Wellbeing Through Tai Chi and Char
01/11/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2A10WZ
L2 Walk And Chalk
01/10/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2A35WZ
L2 Walk And Chalk
05/11/15
10.30 - 14.30

Stanwick Lakes, Stanwick, East Northants
AL2P16WZ
L2 Enjoy The Outdoors Through Cycling
07/10/15
12.30 - 14.30
AL2Y13WZ
L2 Manage Stress Through Seated Yoga
05/10/15
17.15 - 18.15
The Autumn Centre, Corby
AL2Y40WZ
09/11/15
13.00 - 14.30
AL2Y53WZ
30/11/15
13.30 - 15.00
AL2Y41WZ
L2 Manage Stress Through Yoga
09/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2P19WZ
L2 Improve Wellbeing With Physical Activity
09/10/15
10.30 - 12.30
Centre for LIFE: Learn. Inspire. Focus. Empower

AL2E09WA
L2 Improve Self Esteem - Intro To CBT
29/09/15
13.30 - 15.30
AL2E33WA
L2 Improve Self Esteem - Intro To CBT
03/11/15
10.30 - 12.30
Relate, St Giles Street, Northampton

AL2E55WZ
L2 Understand CBT
02/12/15
10.30 - 12.30
AL2E61WZ
L2 Understand CBT Workshop
10/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2K22WZ
L2 Use Tapping For Anxiety Management
15/10/15
13.00 - 15.00
AL2L11WZ
L2 Promote Positive Thinking With NLP
03/10/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2L26WZ
24/10/15
10.30 - 14.30
The Autumn Centre, Corby
AL2L48WZ
14/11/15
10.30 - 14.30
AL2L58WE
L2 Improve Your NLP Skills (Progression)
05/12/15
10.30 - 14.30
Wellbeing
Our wellbeing courses are based around learning to relax, recover and re-build the self-confidence to
change the way we think, feel, and behave. Take a step by step approach to develop new skills and
coping strategies to establish achievable goals for the future.
Our wellbeing courses include learning and practising relaxation, meditation and mindfulness
techniques to promote confidence when using a range of relaxation methods at home.
Learn strategies to improve the way you manage everyday situations and build your confidence and self
esteem with Learn2 Build Your Confidence; or the progression course introduced this term called
Learn2 Use Your New Found Self Confidence building on the goals and action plans achieved
before; establish the links between what we eat (or what we dont eat) and how it can impact upon
feeling and mood with Learn2 Lift Your Mood Know Your Food. The very popular Mindfulness
sessions have been complemented this term with a full 8 week course Learn2 Develop The
Art Of Mindfulness to gain further knowledge of whats going on inside and outside, moment
by moment.
Expression
When experiencing depression or anxiety it can be easy to withdraw from social interaction and group
situations, sometimes doing something you wouldnt normally do or having an experience youve never
encountered before can be wonderful for your confidence. Expression courses play an essential role
in recovery from poor mental health. This is an opportunity to simply be - to think, to chat, to share if
you want to to simply get your thoughts out in a way you feel is right for you.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be worrying but when you do it with Learn2b you know you are
in a safe environment and everyone is in the same boat join in our light hearted approach to learning
using drama making connections through voice and character creation. Learn2 Express Yourself
Through The Voice will help you, through fun activities, to sound confident even when your insides
are turning somersaults. The vocal chords can be exercised further with our Learn2 Sing For Fun
sessions based around uplifting your mood, gaining confidence through song.
It's just so nice to be in a relaxed atmosphere

and to be given help without feeling under
pressure to get everything right.
Wellbeing, Moody Food
Thank you, I have learnt new ways of writing

and how to express myself in different ways.
Expression - Writing
10
Feel very happy that I have more confidence

to change me - I feel that I have some tools to
achieve my goals.
Wellbeing - Confidence Building
Creativity
Being creative is an excellent way to focus the mind and leave the outside world behind for just a little
while. We have a selection of arts and crafts courses each term, and remember you do not need to
be creative to enjoy these, as no experience is required. Each session is delivered to suit all learners;
our teaching staff are there to guide you and to help you find your hidden creativity.
Our ever popular courses are back using a variety of media, to help build social skills as well as the
practical elements of the courses. Courses include painting, drawing, felt work, multi art activity
sessions and sewing.
Motivation
Motivation courses are planned to suit all learners and give you the opportunity to share time with
others, through physical activities.
Yoga and Tai Chi both continue to be popular courses and from learner feedback Seated Yoga has
had a very positive response. These courses are meaningful activities which can help reduce stress
or improve your resilience in your everyday life.
L2 Enjoy The Outdoors Through Cycling - an opportunity to take in the sights of Stanwick Lakes
whilst using some pedal power. There will be a small cost here towards the hire of the bikes.
There is a strong link between mental and physical wellbeing, any level of regular physical activity will
help to fight off frustrations and ignite that feel good factor.
Further details about the content of the sessions are available on the course information sheet (CIS)
which you will receive as part of your learner pack 3 weeks prior to your session starting. However if
you need more information before enrolling please contact the team who will send you the CIS.
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I was really engrossed in what I was doing

and feel really proud of what I have done.
Creative - Art/Painting
Learn2b
Ambassadors
Learn2b Peer
Support Group
If Learn2b has helped you in any way on your journey

to recovery and you feel as passionately about the
programme as we do, then now is the time to act.
Learn2b courses are a great way to make new

friends in a safe, social setting but what happens
when your course comes to an end? If you have ever
thought about how to keep those new friendships
going or how you can continue to support each
other starting a support group may be the answer.
Sign up for our Ambassadors Programme; we

are actively looking for learners who would like
to be involved in promoting Learn2b and raising
awareness for mental health around the county.
If you are interested in

organising a Learn2b
Peer Support Group
in your area, please
contact
Learn2b
for information and
support to get your
own group started.
Full training will be
provided.
You can help evaluate, review, and shape the future

provision, and should you wish to, there will also be
opportunities to help co-produce and co-deliver
some of the courses.
Please contact Learn2b for details of the
Ambassadors programme. It is a voluntary role,
full training will be provided and support will be
on-going.
From Learner To Tutor A Personal Journey

I have experienced depression and anxiety for over 20 years due to complex PTSD and can be very low.
A couple of years ago I was looking for ways to cope with episodes of depression, which often left me
isolated and alone for long periods of time almost to the extent of being agoraphobic due to my symptoms.
My support worker recommended a 6 week Learn2b course. I was already making any excuse not to go
but something inside me told me it was the right thing to do.
The tutor and the support worker both had an air of calm and empathy surrounding them which made
me feel a little easier. Although still anxious I realised that the course was run by people who had experienced
mental health problems. The fact that the tutor could share experiences sets it apart from other courses
that I had seen advertised.
The tutor got the group straight away her vocabulary, her empathy, humour and most of all her humanity
the course outcomes were explained and the tools learnt helped me fight through thoughts/feelings
and fears.
When the course ended I kept in touch with the tutor and when ready asked if I could volunteer with her as
I felt the course had really inspired me to give something back.
A mentoring programme within Learn2b allowed this to happen and I had action plans set, review meetings
to monitor progress and after 12 months of being mentored and volunteering I was interviewed as part of
a recruitment drive for teaching assistants.
My progress did not stop there as I took the basic teaching award (Award in Education and Training) and
enrolled onto a CPCAD counselling course. Now as a trainee tutor I still like to support courses to help
change other individuals lives.
I visualise my journey to wellbeing as a road that was once less travelled by myself, as I was always alone
and sitting in my house. Now I feel that my journey is my car; sometimes I go through the country roads
which are slow and winding and take ages to get through; sometimes I have to stop and park up in a layby,
but right now I am on the motorway with a clear and fast track to happiness.
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Learn2b Community
Partnerships
Read on for the first of a number of courses which will

run in collaboration between the two organisations
throughout 2015/16. Enrolments will be taken in
exactly the same way as our standard Learn2b
courses and you will find details of the course on
page 8 of this brochure. There will be a small charge
for the handbook and CD that accompanies the
course but please advise the team if you feel this
may be a barrier to attending as financial help may
be available.
In addition to the free courses we run through our

Learn2b brochure, we are also actively involved
in working with external partners, charitable
organisations and volunteer groups, providing
courses on confidence building, sleep management
and creative relaxation.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive

Therapy Course (8 weeks)
Working together and sharing good practice helps

promote mental health awareness, encourages
a consistent approach and increases funding
possibilities. From experience, working together
builds strong support networks for partner clients/
residents and our learners, giving opportunities
for signposting and actively opening progression
routes for all.
MBCT combines traditional cognitive behavioural

therapy with mindfulness and meditation. MBCT
enables the participant to recognise and step out
of automatic cognitive processes that can trigger
stress, anxiety and depression. Learners recognise
that certain thoughts and feelings are mentally
destructive and are taught to allow the mind to
move from automatic thought patterns to conscious
emotional processing.
If you would like to discuss partnership possibilities

please contact the Learn2b team.
Learn2b are pleased to
announce the successful
partnership that has
developed over the past
few months. Teamwork
aims to help any person
who has short-term or
enduring mental health needs, learning difficulties,
physical disabilities and who would benefit from
vocational therapies, education, counselling and
support to enable individuals to achieve and
maintain their full potential.
Scientific research supports the effectiveness of

mindfulness for reducing depressive relapse,
reducing cravings for substances people are
addicted to, combating stress and being an effective
tool for managing chronic pain and health conditions.
The MBCT programme takes place over 8 weeks.
There is weekly course practice outside of the class
with the use of CDs/MP3s for regular meditation
and techniques to integrate mindfulness into
daily routines.
For further information on Teamwork and its services visit www.teamworktrust.co.uk
Joining Forces
The Police are often the only 24 hour available service that people can turn to when they
are in trouble, have an emergency or have a problem they cannot deal with alone.
What is often forgotten is that under the uniform, our police officers and staff are also human
beings, no different from anyone else in society, who often need support themselves.
Our partnership with Learn2b has allowed us to bring learning around mental health and
wellbeing into the organisation and to bring staff from all over the Force together in a very
supportive environment. As well as the teaching and contents of the sessions being excellent,
the tutors have a skill in providing a secure, confidential environment which allows staff to feel
confident in speaking about their own challenges and to allow mutually supportive relationships
to develop.
PS Lorraine Brown, Northamptonshire Police
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Courses For Business

The Centre for Mental Health (2010) reports the total cost of mental ill health impacts on lost economic
output at 30.3bn per annum. 1 in 6 employees will be off work through mental health related
conditions stress, anxiety or depression at any one time, so we work with local businesses across
the county to raise awareness and promote a positive attitude to mental health in the workplace.
Preventative Approach
Our courses are planned around the ethos of self help and positive outcomes we can affect
the personal journey of individuals and support people on return to work programmes. Just as
somebody would be entitled to attend a hospital appointment, we encourage employers to see the
value of employees attending a Learn2b course without stigma or discrimination. For more information
please email Sue Bennett, Co-ordinator on stbennett@northamptonshire.gov.uk
A variety of training courses are available for in-house delivery at extremely competitive rates.
Call or email to discuss your requirements with our Train2b specialist on 01604 368023 or
learn2b@northamptonshire.gov.uk.
Train2b A Mental Health First Aider
This certificated course is taught over a period of two days or can be spread out over a number
of sessions in our workplace premises ideal for senior management.
Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
Feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
Help stop a mental health problem from getting worse
Help someone recover faster
Guide someone towards the right support
Reduce the stigma of mental health problems
Train2b More Aware Of Mental Health In The Workplace

This course offers an introduction to the full 2 days MHFA Course and each delegate will feel
confident by the end of the 3 hour session that they can
Identify the discrimination surrounding mental health issues
Define mental heath and some common mental health issues
Apply basic mental health first aid
An ideal course for any member of staff.
Each delegate receives a certificate and a handbook.
Trainers are accredited by MHFA England.
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Learner Forums
Get Involved
Are you interested in having a voice for

the Learn2b programme of courses?
NHS
Foundation
Trust
and
Nene
Commissioning are planning to develop a
course designed to help people with poor
mental health reduce or stop smoking. The
stop smoking team want to work with people
who have already taken the step to reduce or
stop and who are interested in helping create
the course.
Would you like to have an input into

shaping the next set of courses offered?
We hold regular Learner Forums throughout
the county and these have been successful
in changing some of the provision offered
and valuable contributions have been made
from those that attended. You too can have
the opportunity to have your say.
If you feel that you could add some benefit

from sharing your experience then please
contact: Charlotte.goodwin@nhft.nhs.uk
or: Wendyhansford@northants.nhs.uk
for more information.
The next scheduled forums are listed below:

Daventry October
Corby January
Northampton March
Wellingborough May
Kettering July
Telephone 0845 601 3116
You will receive an invitation nearer

the time.
Last But Not Least...

Please tell us if there is anything we can do to
support you in your learning.
We will always respect your right to
confidentiality but we hope that you will feel
comfortable enough to disclose a disability
or support needs, so we can help you
where possible.
Learn2b Team
We wish you the very best of luck with your
courses, if you do have a query or concern
or would like to share any feedback please
feel free to contact us. The full complaints/
compliments process can be found at:
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/contactus
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How To Book On A Course

There are a couple of options available to you:
One of the quickest ways to register for a course is to

email and let us know the following details:
Our enrolment team is available from 9am to 5pm daily

Monday to Friday.
Name and Address

Date of Birth
Contact Telephone Numbers
(also include a mobile number so that we can use
our text messaging service to advise of any changes
or confirmation of your course)
Email Address
Course Name and Code as it is shown in the brochure
Any additional support needs (dyslexia support,
disabled access or equipment etc.)
We know how daunting attending sessions for the first
time can be so if you feel we can help please tell us so
we can arrange for one of our Learn2b team to meet
you and help you settle in.
Visit the Adult Learning Service Website

www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/learn2b where you will
find the online enrolment form.
Minimum Numbers and Cancellations

The provision of these courses is dependent upon
enrolments and attendance. From time to time it is
necessary to close a course due to low attendance and
if this is the case we will always contact you to advise
and/or offer an alternative.
We understand that situations can change and some
days are better than others if you feel you cannot make
a session please do let us know as this has an impact
on the tutors planning and preparation of the course.
Although we do not charge any fees for the provision,
there are costs incurred that we have to cover.

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Wellbeing

Courses to help you improve

Who Can Access The Courses?

Learn2b Autumn Term

5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing

Centre For Life

Learn2b Peer Support Group

From Learner To Tutor

Learn2b Community Partnerships

Courses For Business

Last But Not Least...

Mild to moderate disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress.

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

How do you feel?

No, not at all

All the Time

All the Time

No, not at all

All the Time

No, not at all

All the Time

1. I feel optimistic about my future

All the Time

1. I feel anxious or nervous when leaving my home

We Are Here To Support You

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

Choosing Your Course

These courses are a gentle introduction to

We understand about 'wobbles' and so when

Think about introductory courses to develop

We can help you:

Are you looking for work or

Explore your career ideas

Assess your skills and get new

Adult Learning Service can refer you to

Progress in your current job

For more information please email: communitylearning@northamptonshire.gov.uk phone: 01604 367119

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

Learn2b Autumn Term

Connecting With Colour Through Flowers

This course takes a gentle approach to sharing

One of the first things I liked was the

Not a good day but forced myself to

Was the right pace for me. Enjoyed

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

5 Steps To Mental Wellbeing

Learning something new or discovering an interest can help build

Give Do something nice give back.

Seeing yourself linked to giving back to family, friends or the

I have enjoyed today, I have learnt to

The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by NEF. Visit www.neweconomics.org/projects/entry/five-ways-to-well-being

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

Centre For Life

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

L2B Enrolment Line: 01604 368023

L2 Meditate For Beginners

Hardy Drive Community Room, Northampton

L2 Meditate For Beginners

Corn Market Hall, Kettering

L2 Meditate For Beginners

Victoria Centre, Wellingborough

Bouverie House, Hardingstone, Northampton