New!!! Stepping Stones

A 6 week creative arts self esteem group held at the Young Peoples Centre (YPC). Download Stepping Stones Leaflet. View Stepping Stones Poster

Keep Calm and Carry On

Keep Calm & Carry On is a six week group for young people who have issues with anger and recognise anger is stopping them living fully, enjoying their lives and getting on with the people around them. This is a ‘group’ not a course, which means that whilst the group leader will share information about anger and what is known about anger from professional studies it is more important that each person works out what anger means to them and how they can to manage it better for them self. You won’t be lectured or made to write down lots of stuff. Download KCCO leaflet | View the KCCO Poster

“Keep Calm and Carry On has helped me to mature and move on with my life”, “A really good group of people and brilliant organiser” – KCCO, May 11

Chill Out 

 The Chill Out course will teach you a combination of yoga, meditation and stress-reducing techniques. You will learn how to switch off and to take control. Feel your confidence grow as you learn the postures and give your mind and body a chance to completely relax. During this course you will master deeper, more efficient breathing; improve your posture; receive an introduction to meditation; learn Sun Salutation sequences; experience Savansana/deep relaxation; and learn poses including cobra, warrior, tree, sphinx, and downward dog. You will be given exercises that you can practice at home.  Download Chill Out leaflet  | View the Chill Out Poster

“I would recommend Chill Out as I believe it really helped me get through some tough moments”, “I definitely feel more positive and more open to the world and what it has to offer” Chill Out, April 11

“I always feel more positive, capable and optimistic after every class” Chill Out, Jun 11

Rock climbing 

Rock climbing is particularly good for developing confidence, self esteem, team work skills, problem-solving skills, communication, trust, physical fitness, feeling of accomplishment, and above all, its lots of fun! Many people find climbing to be an excellent way to ‘clear the head’. In basic terms, the aim is to climb from the bottom of the wall to the top! It requires a combination of physical strength, technical skills and mental ability. This course includes introduction to basic climbing equipment, knots, instruction in belaying, safety, taking and holding a fall and climbing techniques. Download Rock Climbing leaflet | View the Rock Climbing Poster

“Physical activities takes my mind off problems. I would recommend climbing as it alleviates stress”,”I have gained a sense of achievement. I have met new people and increased my confidence”  Climbing June 11

Music Production

Learn to acknowledge sound, claim it as your own  and create a composition that represents who you are. Learn how to write, record and produce your own music. Download Music Production Leaflet | View the Music Production Poster

“I have made my own recordings I never thought I could have done, gained confidence inspiration, good memories, friends and contacts”, “I have gained a more positive insight into life and am now more able to express my feelings and emotions through music”  , Music Production, Jan 11

Stand-Up Comedy 

Stand-Up comedy is a fun way of developing confidence, creativity, self esteem, self expression and communication. Resilience theory recognises the importance of humour as well as having confidence to face up to new and challenging situations. It is also scientifically proven that smiling and laughing releases endorphins that make us feel good. A professional comedian will teach you tricks of the trade used by stand-up comedians and help you develop your own material. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners. Download Comedy leaflet  See photos

Hiking

What better way to get out into the countryside for some exersise and fresh air?! Join us for a country walk once a month from Febuary 2012. We will pay for bus fares and provide snacks. View Hiking poster