What is Self Management?
Self Management is part of Peace of Mind and is a course for people who are recovering from mental ill-health. It explores ways in which people can manage their own lives.

Why does it exist?
People experiencing mental ill-health often also encounter other difficulties. People on this course work towards setting goals and developing skills to look after themselves on their journey to recovery.

The group encourages taking personal responsibility by increasing confidence and problem solving. Improving different aspects of a person’s life leads to an overall increase in well-being.

Who is it for?
The Self Management Course is for those who are ready to build on their strengths and start making their own choices. They will develop strategies for taking control and playing a greater part in the community.

What to expect…
A supportive group setting with structured sessions exploring areas where participants can develop the skills to manage their own recovery.

There are sessions on topics such as confidence building, managing mood, setting goals and budgeting.

Participants will also complete a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to identify the things that keep them well and ways of dealing with difficult times.

The course is offered as 9 weekly sessions of 2½ hours each. It will take place on Thursday afternoons from 1pm—3.30pm.