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Bringing the light back

Big shout out to learner, Amelia for kindly sharing how using creativity helped bring light back into her life…. “Hi, I’m Amelia and for a long time I’ve struggled with...

Amelia

March 3, 2025

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A Dip on the Wild Side

Recovery Coach, Erika tells us why wild swimming is one of her wellness tools and how it helps her both physically and mentally. “I have always loved swimming, and have...

Erika

February 10, 2025

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A fond farewell

A fond farewell from Daniel, learner and friend of the College. Daniel has been a great support to us here and we are so grateful for his smiley face, his...

Daniel

January 21, 2025

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A Plan for Living Well – A Wonderful Gift!

Learner and retiree, Marilyn tells us how our ‘Plan for Living Well’ course has given her the gift of acceptance. I am writing this for anyone who may be considering...

Marilyn

December 10, 2024

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Finding my place in the world

Learner, Jana bravely shares with us her story of tragic loss and how the Recovery College is helping her to find herself and her place in the world. “In September...

Jana

October 22, 2024

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My journey from Recovery College learner to NHS employee

From Learner, to Friend of the College to an NHS Employee – Ethan kindly shares with us his experience of the Recovery College and how it’s helped him into the...

Ethan

September 25, 2024

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For Those Who Give Too Much

Our Peer Worker, Karen shares with us her experience of ‘giving too much’. If this resonates with you, then check out our next ‘For Those Who Give Too Much’ workshop....

Karen

September 24, 2024

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Loss, self-healing and unexpected benefits

Learner, Eileen kindly shares with us a little about her experience of loss, self-healing and the unexpected benefits of attending a Recovery College course. “A few weeks ago, I started...

Eileen

August 20, 2024

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Just one course…..

Brand-new learner, Nikki kindly tells us how by attending just one Recovery College course, she has found something to help overcome her battle with Anxiety & Depression. “Hi, I’m Nikki....

Nikki

July 23, 2024

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How I moved into mindfulness

Thanks to new learner, Ian for kindly sharing how attending our ‘Moving Into Mindfulness’ course has helped him reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. “I’m a carer for my wife...

Ian

July 2, 2024

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