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...
Date & times
Monday 6 July 2026 at 10am - 12noon
Monday 28 September 2026 at 10am - 12noon
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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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Monday 7 December 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9 June 2027 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
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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...
Date & times
Friday 16 October 2026 at 10am-12pm
Tuesday 9 February 2027 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
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View course An introduction to mindfulness (16+)
Coming SoonThis 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...
View course An introduction to personality disorder (16+)
Life can be challenging and difficult for people. It can lead to not knowing how to soothe or take care of ourselves effectively. Often, people turn to unhelpful and destructive...
Date & times
Monday 12 October 2026 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course An introduction to self soothe and self care (16+)
This course will challenge a standard view of resilience and consider what this means in practice. It will utilise various concepts to reframe our thinking in responding to change. The...
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Thursday 10 September 2026 at 10:00am-12:00pm
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View course Building resilience: Embracing a new normal (16+)
During this 2-week course, we will explore the craft of card making. Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday life and can be an opportunity to express ourselves...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Card making for wellbeing (16+)
Christmas Junk Crafting: A 5-Week Creative Upcycling Journey Turn everyday waste into wonderful works of art! Join our Junk Crafting course and discover the joy of transforming household items into beautiful, functional...
Date & times
Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 1pm- 3pm
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Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Christmas Junk Crafting
Our simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own rag wreath to take home and hang up for Christmas. Whilst it...
Date & times
Monday 23 November 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 10am-12pm
Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am-12noon
More dates available
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
View course Christmas rag wreaths (16+)
Join us in this 2 hour workshop to discover how to better connect with your senses. It will teach you how to spend less time caught up in your thoughts...
Date & times
Monday 5 October 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)
Using items found around the home these cute gonks are made from wool and cardboard tubing (kitchen rolls), fun things to keep or give to others. Crafting can provide you...
Date & times
Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Create your own Gonk (16+)
Join Wakefield Recovery College for an informal 2-hour workshop exploring dyslexia. This workshop will help students: Understand the definition of dyslexia Explore the challenges of dyslexia using real life examples...
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Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 10am - 12pm
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View course Dyslexia awareness (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 6 October 2026 at 10 am - 12 noon
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View course For those that give too much : Everyday stress (16+)
Coming SoonFreedom 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...
View course Freedom from fibromyalgia (16+)
‘From A-Zines: DIY mini magazines for beginners’ is a short workshop that will show you how you can get creative with just a sheet of paper and a pencil! Learn...
Date & times
Monday 24 August 2026 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course From A-Zines: DIY mini magazines for beginners
Using space as our theme you will produce a piece of art using foil paper, and acrylic paints on black card ending up with your own galaxy painting! No experience...
Date & times
Monday 7 September 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Galaxy Painting (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
Friday 19 June 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Monday 22 February 2027 at 1pm-3pm
More dates available
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Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Improving your sleep (16+)
‘Introduction to Aromatherapy’ will help you discover the origins of this ancient holistic treatment. Over the duration of this 4-week course you will be introduced to the history and methodology...
Date & times
Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am-12noon
Venues
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
View course Introduction to Aromatherapy
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...
Date & times
Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10am - 12pm
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View course Introduction to Creative Writing (16+)
The resurgence of a vintage craft ‘macrame’ is on trend and we will show you the basic techniques and knots to get you started on your macrame journey. Macramé can...
Date & times
Monday 5 October 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Monday 15 March 2027 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Learn how to macramé (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
Tuesday 2 March 2027 at 10am - 12pm
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View course Learning more about IBS (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 Navigating Loss, Finding Hope: A support course after Miscarriage (Birthing Parents + Partners)
A fun and very relaxing little workshop especially for those who say ‘I can’t draw’ Fully guided session creating your own unique piece of work. Using pastels, exploring colours and...
Date & times
Monday 21 September 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Pastel drawing (16+)
This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the history of pebble painting alongside the introduction of the creative art of painting pebbles or rocks. We will teach...
Date & times
Monday 7 December 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Pebble painting (16+)
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
Monday 2 November 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
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View course Recognising burnout (16+)
This 3-week course will give you the chance to develop your self-expression. Do you have time to reflect upon your thoughts in a considered way? Would you like to develop...
Date & times
Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
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View course Reflective Writing (16+)
Turn everyday waste into wonderful works of art! Join our Reimagined Materials: Creative Crafting course and discover the joy of transforming household items into beautiful, functional crafts. Over two inspiring weeks,...
Date & times
Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Thursday 11 March 2027 at 10am to 12pm
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View course Reimagined Materials: Creative Crafting
This 4 week course will give you the chance to connect with your creative side. Scrapbooking is a pastime that has many benefits. It is fun to do and you...
Date & times
Thursday 1 October 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Scrapbooking for wellness (16+)
Coming SoonThis 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...
View course The History of LGBTQ+ (16+)
Join us for this two-session course, where we’ll explore what anxiety is and uncover key facts. Together, we’ll look at common causes and symptoms, consider the impact anxiety can have...
Date & times
Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 10am-12pm
Monday 22 February 2027 at 10am-12pm
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View course Uncovering Anxiety: Causes, experiences and support
In this engaging 2.5 hour workshop, we’ll explore what depression is and uncover key facts about depression. Together, we’ll look at known causes and symptoms, discuss the impact depression can...
Date & times
Monday 19 October 2026 at 1pm-3.30pm
Tuesday 26 January 2027 at 10am-12.30pm
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View course Uncovering depression: Causes, experiences and support (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
Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Friday 26 February 2027 at 12.30pm-3pm
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View course Understanding eating difficulties
Did you know that the experience of hearing voices that other people do not is more common than many of us realise? Are you interested in developing an understanding of...
Date & times
Thursday 5 November 2026 at 1pm-3pm
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View course Understanding hearing voices (16+)
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 25 January 2027 at 1.00pm - 2.30pm
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View course Understanding Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (16+)
Join us for this 2-hour workshop aimed to help you feel more comfortable talking about self-harm. Through interactive activities we will consider the how’s and why’s surrounding this topic, as...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10am - 12pm
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Online only
View course Understanding self-harm (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
Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1pm-3.30pm
Monday 25 January 2027 at 10am-12.30pm
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Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Your journey through relaxation