True Colours was a vibrant partnership project between the Workers Educational Association East Midlands, Bright Ideas Nottingham, Making Waves and BME Cancer Communities. It was part of a national pilot programme which aimed to measure the impact of adult learning on mental health and wellbeing. The project co-produced a programme of of short courses on a variety of topics that aimed to improve the mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of those who attended. Working with local people, we designed and delivered a series of short courses and workshops targeted at people experiencing issues such as anxiety, mild depression, stress and problems sleeping. Topics included:
Art
Archaeology
Black Lives Matter
Cancer Support
Confidence
Creative Storytelling
Drumming
Family History
Gardening
Mindfulness
Nutrition
Poetry
Evaluation and assessment provided evidence of a marked improvement in participants’ mental health and well-being.
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3 Comments on "True Colours"
Hello there
Might you be interested in doing something around Domestic violence and abuse? I specialise in teaching this for the WEA.
Also wondered about something around listening to inspiring music and ‘having a go’ at percussion etc With a view to expressing feelings and lifting spirits? I teach a music course at Antenna
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Hello Ros,
Thank you for you for your message. Please email ABirch@wea.org.uk with your suggestions & enquiry to take this further. We look forward to hearing from you.
Bright Ideas Nottingham, Merrisa.
would like to link in with your service and find out more about your service