Healthy Mind Courses

KCA Psychological Therapy Providers (PTP) have recently put together a new pilot offering healthy mind courses for people experiencing low mood, anxiety and low self esteem. The courses start in December and are free of charge to participants wanting to attend.

The dates, times and facilitators of each of the workshops are as follows:

Low Self-esteem with Joana Johnson
7 & 14 December, 10am - 12pm

Low Mood with Catherine Chatwin
6 & 13 December, 1pm - 3pm

Stress and Anxiety with Adam Cooney
8 & 15 December, 2pm - 4pm

All referrals can be sent through to the KCA office in Ramsgate below, or individuals can just call the service and make a self-referral over the phone.

KCA PTP
38 Westcliffe Rd
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 9NT

01843 593832
 

The Power of Telling my Story

Help others learn from your experiences

Help services learn how to improve

A two day workshop for those who have a lived experience of mental health challenges. Those of us who have mental health challenges are strong, worthwhile people who have a story to tell which can encourage us, and those who hear it.

This two day practical workshop, led by trainers from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, will cover:

• Recovery in mental health
• The recovery journey that we are all making
• The vital role and positive impact of ‘telling our story’
• The skills of story telling
• Opportunities for sharing our story to help further improve services

Building on your strengths and increasing confidence the course will equip you to tell your own recovery story; helping you to see the hero that you are.

Dates: 24th & 25th Nov, 2011  
Venue: Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road Canterbury. CT1 2BT 
Time: 9.30 - 4.45 each day

Travel expenses will be reimbursed and lunch and refreshments provided. For further information, or to apply to join this training please call or email Nick on 01227 81202

Richmond Fellowship program, November

The Richmond Fellowship have published their day service program of events in Thanet for November, and also their November Newsletter.

Disability Network Event

Has your disability been holding you back from securing employment?
Do you feel that you have some great skills going to waste?
Are you worried about how the new Incapacity Benefit Law will affect you?

Then the Disability Network Event is for you!

Come along and find out what support is there for you. Meet the organisations and service providers that are available to support and help you in your search for employment opportunities.

Join us
Friday 28 October 2011 - 1.30 pm - 3.30pm
at
St George’s C of E Foundation School
Westwood Road
Broadstairs CT10 2LH

SpeakupCIC celebrates World Mental Health Day, 10 October

10 October 2011 was World Mental Health Day, a yearly event celebrated around the world. It is the biggest day in the calendar for mental health. One-in-four people around the world will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. It is a time to remember that mental health and physical health go hand in hand. Good Mental Health and physical exercise can make a big difference to our wellbeing. This is why organisations such as SpeakupCIC organise regular activities for local people, working to end the stigma and discrimination often directed towards people with mental health issues.

This year, on Wednesday 12th October, Speakup CIC organised a fun walk by the sea. After a photo shoot and briefing, groups of people set out to walk along the promenade, marching in solidarity to show that mental ill health sufferers are like anyone else – in fact one in four, as Ruby Wax famously advertises for our cause. The weather was lovely and the group of 20 or so people united in a common cause could be seen making its way along the promenade to St Mildred’s Bay for a well-earned cup of tea and chat.

Speakup CIC (formerly Rethink East Kent User Forum) is a community interest company which aims to provide support, information and to give a voice to mental health service users in Thanet Dover Deal and Ashford. For more information about the organisation call 01843 609359 or visit the website http://www.speakupcic.co.uk/

Carer Support Groups

Rethink Mental Illness have a Carer Support Group every 1st Wednesday of the month at


The Beacon, Ramsgate

2pm - 3:30pm

and on the 1st Friday of the month at


Durham House, Herne Bay
2pm -  3:15pm




All carers are welcome.


The aim of the Support meetings is to facilitate networking of Carers in the area to encourage mutual support. Carers meet up in an informal environment and the group gives them the chance to discuss their roles and experiences within their Carer role. The Carer Groups are an effective tool in preventing isolation and promoting social inclusion.

Carer Groups provide support via publications, personal experiences and, on occasions, speakers are invited to attend to discuss a variety of areas that you may find useful within your caring role. The Carer Groups have proved to be highly effective and feedback has been very positive.

Investing in Mental Health

Social Enterprise Kent are hosting this informative seminar which will be looking at Investing in Mental Health, the theme for this year's World Mental Health Day.  Speakers include:

Peter Lake - KCC Deputy Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care
Lynn Marchant - Mindful Employment
Frances Beaumont - Dyspraxia UK.

There will also be case studies from Employment Services.

When: 10th October
Time: 9.30 until midday
Venue:Kent Enterprise House in Herne Bay
Cost: Free of Charge

To reserve your place, call 01227 844544.