New Peer Support Group – Exploring Together

Peer – Led Learning

Exploring Together Sessions are a safe and supportive space for people experiencing mental health challenges to come together, share experiences, and support one another. We offer 8 sessions, each focusing on a different topic reflecting common experiences.

In each session you will have the opportunity to explore thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies together. All sessions are confidential and safe and you will have the opportunity to connect with others and be listened to without judgement. By talking things through and recognising what you’re good at, these sessions can help you feel better in yourself, build your confidence, and boost your self-esteem.

Tuesdays 12 – 2 pm Victoria House

15th September: Taking care of ourselves

This session will focus on how we look after ourselves when we are experiencing poor mental health. The session will cover self-care that is realistic for you focusing on sleeping, eating and movement.

22nd September: Keeping life on track

This session will focus on how we stay on top of things such as admin, appointments and routines. We will look at systems that can help us.

29th September: Coping with life’s challenges

This session will focus on how we cope when we experience setbacks, feel stressed and have low mood. We will look at coping strategies which may help.

06th October:  Making relationships work

This session is about feeling more comfortable and respected in relationships and helpful ways we can manage expectations with family and friends.

13th October: Finding ways to relax

This session will focus on how we can find moments that bring joy and relaxation. We will look at how we can achieve this, share ideas and try some gentle activities.

20th October:  Asking for what we need

This session will look at how we can find our voice so we can speak up in everyday life. This could be when speaking with friends, family, at work or with services we use – especially when it feels difficult to do so.

27th October: Making friends and meeting people

This session will look at how we can increase our confidence when trying to make new friends and meet people. We will also talk about how we can reduce loneliness and isolation.

03rd November: Building healthy habits

This session will look at how we can make healthier habits more likely to stick with us for the longer term.

Please call the Welcome Team  0161 769 5732, 10am-3pm Monday – Friday to make a refereral.

We look forward to you joining us!