Online Recovery College Courses
Change is a necessary and inevitable part of our daily lives. How we view and respond to these changes has a direct link to our emotional resilience. The way we...
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Monday 30 March 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
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View course Accepting change (16+)
This 2.5 hour workshop provides an introduction to autism spectrum disorder and how it may affect those diagnosed from the perspective of someone diagnosed with autism in adulthood. We will...
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Thursday 4 December 2025 at 13:00 - 15:30
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View course An introduction to autism (16+)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop or acquire knowledge on mindfulness. The course will use this form of self-care to help students recognise the present moment...
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Thursday 13 November 2025 at 10am-12pm
Monday 9 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm
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View course An introduction to mindfulness (16+)
This workshop is for people who are interested in learning about what personality disorder means and how it may affect them or somebody they care about. It will include:- An...
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Monday 11 May 2026 at 10am-12pm
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View course An introduction to personality disorder (16+)
Whether you’re writing for work, a personal project, or just for fun, this friendly and relaxed 2 hour workshop will give you the practical tools to approach any writing task...
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Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00pm
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View course Boost your writing confidence (16+)
Coming SoonThis course will challenge a standard view of resilience and consider what this means in practice. It will utilise various analogies and concepts to reframe our thinking in responding to...
View course Bouncing back or a new normal (16+)
This course is for anyone who wants to build their confidence. The course will cover both physical and mental techniques that can be used to boost confidence. With increased confidence,...
Date & times
Monday 23 February 2026 at 13:00 - 15:00pm
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View course Confidence – mind and body techniques (16+)
This programme, facilitated by Live Well Wakefield, will help you to: Meet and share with others who live with chronic pain Look at additional tools/techniques for managing persistent pain problems...
Date & times
Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 13:00 - 14:00pm
Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 13:00 - 14:00pm
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View course Coping with Chronic Pain (18+)
This is a 5-week course, with 10 sessions, occurring on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week. Each week/topic can be attended individually or join us for the full course. Each...
Date & times
Monday 23 February 2026 at 5pm-6.15pm
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View course Dementia – Positive Steps (online) (16+)
Life can feel pretty relentless at times. There are always things to do, responsibilities to oversee and people to please. At times we can go to bed cross with ourselves...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 12.30pm-2.30pm
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10am-12noon
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View course For those that give too much : Everyday stress (16+)
Freedom From Fibromyalgia This introductory course, run in conjunction with Keilly Parker – Transformation Coach, will provide an overview of fibromyalgia, what it is and how it effects people in...
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Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Thursday 11 June 2026 at 10am-12pm
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View course Freedom from fibromyalgia (16+)
This course has been designed to offer a basic introduction to alcohol use and raise awareness to help educate participants around the impact of alcohol on children and the health...
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Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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View course Hidden harm & parental alcohol use (16+)
This introductory workshop could be for you if you are interested in understanding ways of improving your sleep. During the workshop we will be talking about: Stages of sleep How...
Date & times
Monday 2 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Friday 19 June 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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View course Improving your sleep (16+)
Every wanted to get creative, but not sure where to start? This new course could be for you! ‘Introduction to Creative Writing‘ requires no previous skill or experience – you’ll...
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Monday 2 February 2026 at 10:00 - 12:00pm
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View course Introduction to Creative Writing (16+)
Sometimes just listening and learning helps when you have a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This non-medical course is facilitated by people with years of lived experience of different...
Date & times
Thursday 18 June 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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View course Learning more about IBS (16+)
Join us for this two-session course which has been developed to explore briefly what anxiety is and explore practical ways of managing the symptoms of anxiety. This involves learning mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises,...
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Monday 23 February 2026 at 10am-12pm
Thursday 4 June 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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View course Living with and managing anxiety (16+)
If you are interested in developing an awareness of what the experience of depression may mean to you or someone you care about, then this workshop could be the one...
Date & times
Monday 16 March 2026 at 12:30pm-3pm
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View course Living with and managing depression (16+)
In this programme, hosted by our partners Live Well Wakefield, you will be able to meet and share with others whilst looking at: Some causes and effects of fatigue with...
Date & times
Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 13:00 - 13:45pm
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View course Managing Fatigue with Health conditions (18+)
Coming SoonThis introductory course is run by the senior counsellor, Jo Naylor, from Talkthru, a specialist counselling service that provides counselling for pregnancy-related distress such as pregnancy and baby loss. Jo...
View course Navigating Loss, Finding Hope: A support course after Miscarriage (Birthing Parents + Partners)
Join us in this 2hr workshop to discover what the term ‘burnout’ means. During this session you will: define and explore the different factors relating to burnout. recognise the signs...
Date & times
Thursday 5 March 2026 at 10:00am to 12:00pm
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View course Recognising burnout (16+)
This 90-minute session is open to all individuals interested in gaining insights into the LGBTQ+ community’s historical journey. The course aims to foster greater awareness and comprehension regarding the significance...
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Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 13:00 - 14:30pm
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View course The History of LGBTQ+ (16+)
In this 2-hour workshop you’ll get a brief overview of the different types of substances, the effects they have and the risks posed to those that use them. This course...
Date & times
Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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View course The impact of substance use (16+)
This workshop facilitated by Live Well Wakefield, will help you to: Set small, achievable goals to build confidence Develop strategies to manage setbacks on difficult days Practice relaxation techniques for...
Date & times
Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00pm
Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 10:00 - 12:30pm
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View course Thriving Minds: Your Path to Improved Mental Wellbeing
Do you want to gain an understanding of anxiety? Then this workshop may be for you. It will explore areas such as the vicious cycle of anxiety, what happens to...
Date & times
Monday 1 December 2025 at 10am-12pm
Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm
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Monday 19 January 2026 at 1pm-3pm
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Monday 27 April 2026 at 10am - 12pm
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Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Understanding anxiety (16+)
In this brief 2 hour workshop, we’ll look at what depression is, learn some facts about depression and bust some common myths, explore some known causes of depression and the...
Date & times
Monday 9 February 2026 at 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Understanding depression (16+)
This is a 4-week understanding eating difficulties introductory course, that students can choose to attend either on an individual session basis or as a full course for a more in depth...
Date & times
Friday 13 February 2026 at 12.30pm-3pm
Monday 1 June 2026 at 10.00am - 12:30pm
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View course Understanding eating difficulties
Are you curious about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and how it impacts daily life? In this interactive session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what OCD really is, explore the...
Date & times
Monday 9 February 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00noon
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View course Understanding Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (16+)
Expressive writing is about self-expression. It helps a person to think about their experiences and put their thoughts and feelings into words. These workshops will offer you an opportunity to...
Date & times
Thursday 5 February 2026 at 14:00 - 15:30pm
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View course Writing for self-expression (16+)
Coming SoonThis introductory course is run by the senior counsellor, Jo Naylor, from Talkthru, a specialist counselling service that provides counselling for pregnancy-related distress such as pregnancy and baby loss. Jo...
View course Your Birth Story Matters: Healing from Birth Trauma (Birthing Parents + Partners)
Join Wakefield Recovery College for a one-off session exploring what relaxation is, different types of relaxation and how you can incorporate relaxation into your routine. Following this course, you will...
Date & times
Thursday 5 February 2026 at 10am-12.30pm
Monday 11 May 2026 at 1pm-3.30pm
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View course Your journey through relaxation