New Courses from West Sussex Mind

West Sussex Mind is offering Four new courses available to book now!

Dual diagnosis – Alcohol and drug problems and mental health needs

This virtual course will take place via Teams on Wednesday 8 November 2023 – 10.00-12.00.

About the course

Mental health issues and drugs and alcohol misuse can often go hand in hand. Living with mental health issues can be a challenge, when a dual diagnosis of alcohol and drugs misuse and mental health is given, it can be even more of a struggle.

This course will cover – 

• Dual diagnosis
• What is substance misuse?
• Why are some people more likely to misuse substances than others
• Effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health
• Short and long term effects of substance misuse
• Impact on the brain and the body
• Negative effects of substance misuse
• Strategies to self support

Attendance to this event is priced at £40 per person

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Domestic Abuse awareness

This face-to-face session will take place on Wednesday 6 December 2023 – 9.30-12.30, at West Sussex Mind, The Gateway, 8-10 Durrington Lane, Worthing, BN13 2QG

About the course 

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone from any background at any time. In this session we will look at what domestic abuse is and what behaviours we may see in abusive relationships. Through use of up-to-date statistics and practical exercises we will explore the prevalence and impact of abuse and gain a greater understanding of why people stay in these relationships. Most importantly we will look at how we can safely support someone who is in an abusive relationship.

Please note that this session may bring up things from your own past and may therefore be quite triggering. If you are planning to attend and have any concerns, please make the facilitator aware at the start of the session and take breaks as needed. There will be an opportunity to talk with the facilitator at the end of the session if you need additional support.

Attendance to this event is priced at £60 per person.

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Disordered eating

This virtual course will take place via Zoom on Thursday 25 January 2024 – 10.00-12.00. 

About the course

This session will cover:

• What are eating disorders and exploring the myths
• Why professionals training?
• Early warning signs and medical risk
• Empathy for the patient with an eating disorder
• New medical risk guidelines and examples around Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• Phases of recovery
• Provide practical tips for communicating with and supporting people with eating disorders and their families/friends

Attendance to this event is priced at £60 per person

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Understanding trans people and making your organisation more inclusive

This virtual course will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 6 March 2024 – 10.00-12.00.

About the course   

They will explore some of the issues and challenges experienced by people who are trans or exploring their gender identity. Together they will examine how these issues may impact their lives and wellbeing.

Aim is to leave you with:

• A better understanding of the experiences of trans people.
• More confidence in supporting, and being an ally to, trans people.
• Knowledge about creating more inclusive environments for trans people.

Attendance to this event is priced at £60 per person.

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