Term 4, 2025
Term 4 runs from Tuesday 14th October to Friday 19th December.
Location
Max Webber Library Function Centre61 Flushcombe Rd,
Blacktown NSW 2148
All Recovery College workshops & programs are co-designed and co-delivered by specialist educators and peer educators with lived experience of mental health conditions.
Term 4 runs from Tuesday 14th October to Friday 19th December.
What is depression? This program builds understanding of depression and how it impacts on individuals, their carers and families. The program also explores recovery, coping strategies and self-management techniques.
Washing hands, checking locks, and organizing possessions in a particular way can be part of the experience of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Sometimes called the ‘Doubting Disease’, why do people living with OCD behave this way? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be a challenging condition that significantly impacts individuals' lives. It's characterized by intrusive, distressing obsessions and repetitive compulsions that may seem irrational but are often difficult to control.
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterised by excessive worry, fear, and nervousness about future events or situations. It often includes physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and muscle tension. While some level of anxiety is normal, anxiety disorders involve persistent and overwhelming feelings of apprehension that interfere with daily life. These disorders can manifest in various forms, from generalised anxiety disorder to specific phobias, and can be managed with effective treatment and coping strategies.
This course will provide an understanding of how trauma can be triggered during stressful events. Dr Bruce Perry’s ‘Three R’s: Regulate, Relate and Reason’ provides a framework for service users and service providers that uses calm connection as a means to improve the experience of service access and a foundation for effective collaborative problem solving.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid is a specialist two day program which provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals developing a mental health condition or experiencing a mental health crisis. This program is delivered by an Indigenous trainer.
8 Victoria Rd,
Parramatta NSW 2150
Wednesday 22nd of October,
9:30am -
4:30pm, and
Thursday 23rd of October,
9:30am -
4:30pm
Some people’s brains work differently to most people’s. It’s hard being different when the whole world of school, work and play is designed for how ‘normal’ people’s brains work; and when parents, teachers, friends and colleagues don’t get that what’s easy and normal for them isn’t just as easy for you. Living with this is stressful, and can lead to low self-esteem, social isolation, anxiety and depression
Grief is a natural and normal response to loss. Loss in a person’s life can be the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship or a lifestyle. Everyone experiences loss and grieves in their own way. This workshop will not only be about bereavement, students will also learn about theories of grief, different types of loss, coping strategies and what life can look like beyond bereavement.
We all have felt moments of self-doubt or uncertainty, but confidence isn’t something you’re simply born with – it’s a skill you can learn and develop. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, taking on new challenges, or feeling more comfortable in your own skin, building self-confidence can make a huge difference in how we approach life. Self-confidence is the foundation for anyone to take active ownership of their journey and thrive in all aspects of their life.
Most of us know firsthand that sleep affects our mental state. This workshop aims to help students understand how sleep (or lack of it) affects our mental wellbeing and to learn some techniques to improve the quality of their sleep.
Good communication is essential for building strong relationships, navigating conflicts, and expressing yourself clearly. Yet, effective communication is more than just talking; it’s about listening, understanding, and responding thoughtfully. Whether in personal or professional settings, these skills will enable you to communicate with confidence and build meaning connections in both your life and the lives of those around you.
When faced with adversity in life, how do we cope or adapt? Why do some people seem to bounce back from tragic events or loss much more quickly than others? Why do some people seem to get "stuck" in a point in their life, without the ability to move forward?