Course catalogue

Our wellbeing courses and workshops are free for adults (18+) in Leeds to learn more about mental health and explore ways to support your personal wellbeing. Additionally, we offer workshops and events for people working in the Leeds Health and Care system. If you're part of the NHS, a charity, or Leeds City Council, our Health and Care Staff programme is also free for you.

Wellbeing courses and workshops for adults in Leeds

Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP): Caring for Caregivers (8 sessions, alternate weeks)

Free

WRAP is a tool for supporting wellbeing and self-care, and in this course we’ll be focusing on how a WRAP can support unpaid carers.

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Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (8 session WRAP)

8 sessions

Free

Wellness Recovery Action Plan® is an evidence-based approach to daily living, that supports us in maintaining wellness through life's challenges.

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Mindfulness for beginners

8 sessions

Free

This course provides an introduction to the principals of mindfulness, and mediation.

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Introduction to WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan®)

1 session

Free

An informal introductory session to introduce WRAP and what to expect from our Wellness Recovery Action Plan® courses.

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Writing for self-expression

4 sessions

Free

Expressive writing is about self-expression, and putting your thoughts, feelings and experiences into words.

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Welcome to Leeds Recovery College: Introductory session

1 session

Free

Join us for a friendly and informal introductory session to lean more about Leeds Recovery College.

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Sound relaxation - 1hr sound experience (community session)

1 session

Free

A sound relaxation session using frame drums, Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and various percussion instruments.

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Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (10 session WRAP)

10 sessions

Free

Wellness Recovery Action Plan® is an evidence-based approach to daily living, that supports us in maintaining wellness through life's challenges.

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Gender, identity & Health

1 session

Free

Your gender identity is the gender you personally recognise and feel yourself to be, forming an essential aspect of your internal sense of self. It plays a significant role in shaping who you are.

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Sexual orientation and health: Awareness session

1 session

Free

Raising awareness of sexual orientation and its impact on mental health, focusing on appropriate terminology, visibility, and support strategies.

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Learning in groups (how to be in a group)

1 session

Free

New to Leeds Recovery College, or group learning? This gentle introductory session is a great way to find your feet and get a feel for how our courses work.

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Taster day, and meet the team

Drop in, afternoon

Free

Come along, say hello, and see what we’re all about.

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Creating healthy boundaries

4 sessions

Free

Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is essential for self-care and wellbeing, they help define our identity and values while protecting us from overextending ourselves in both our personal and professional life.

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Self-compassion

4 sessions

Free

Self-compassion—recognising our own struggles and responding with kindness, just as we would for someone else—is an important part of staying emotionally well. When we ignore our own needs for too long, it can lead to stress, exhaustion, and feeling low

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Wellbeing courses and events for health and care staff

Being clear, kind and confident (health and care staff wellbeing)

1 session

Free

Learn to communicate clearly, kindly, and confidently—developing assertiveness skills to express your needs, protect your time, and maintain healthier working relationships.

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2-day WRAP for global majority health care staff

2 sessions

Free

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan®) is a self-created plan for living well, offering health and care staff a safe, inclusive space to explore mental health and wellness through a culturally relevant lens.

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2-day WRAP for health and care staff

2 sessions

Free

Wellness Recovery Action Plan® is an evidence-based approach to daily living, that supports us in maintaining wellness through life's challenges.

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Sound relaxation - 1hr sound experience (health and care staff wellbeing)

Free

Join us for an event of complete self-nurturing; a sound relaxation using frame drum, ocean drum, Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and various percussion instruments.

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Creating healthy boundaries (health and care staff wellbeing)

1 session

Free

Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is essential for self-care and wellbeing, they help define our identity and values while protecting us from overextending ourselves in both our personal and professional life.

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Self-compassion (health and care staff wellbeing)

1 session

Free

Self-compassion - recognising our own discomfort and responding with kindness, as we would for others is crucial for wellbeing, particularly in demanding work environments where neglecting our needs can lead to burnout and poor mental health.

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Returning to work: How to keep well

1 session

Free

Returning to work after a period of absence can stir up a mix of emotions, and understandably so. Beginning this transition well, and navigating this process can be challenging.

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