Community
Working with local partners we respond to local needs and draw on the strengths of the amazing communities who we work with. Much of our work is based in local neighbourhoods, Seacroft, Gipton, Harehills, Beeston, Chapeltown and Meanwood in Leeds and BD7 in Bradford. Our community courses are offered free of charge.
On our 8 week courses participants can expect;
- Trauma informed sessions
- Co-production of the sessions with the group e.g. emphasis on chronic pain, mental wellbeing, bereavement
- A mix of activities and practices which teach tools, knowledge and skills to support wellbeing including short meditations
- Time for building and strengthening connections
- The use of images and enactments to communicate ideas in an inclusive way
- Mindful movement
- Accessible resources to use at home
Benefits reported by participants
- Decreased depression and anxiety
- Reduced pain and less pain catastrophizing
- Increased self-compassion
- Support with bereavement
- Reduced isolation
- Support for parents
- Help back into training and employment
- Connecting into wider community resources
- Increased feelings of belonging in the community
Get in touch if you are interested in working with us. We may have funding or be able to explore funding opportunities working with you.