Our founder Andrew Dugmore offers an insight into a deeply misunderstood area of mental health, that of schizophrenia. He offers a story of hope and recovery, with a message for everyone in society. Perhaps those who have experienced mental health problems are the real experts.
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Reconnect in nature founder gives TedX talk on the value of lived experience in mental health recovery
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Celebration Day
CELEBRATE THE SEASONS AND THE POWER OF NATURE FOR OUR WELLBEING
Over 2018 we delivered 20 Nature Connection and Wellbeing sessions helping people connect with the seasons and support each other for positive mental wellbeing.
We invite you to come and share the nature connection experience, hear from our participants, and learn from local experts. We’ll have a mix of activities, talks and short film screenings.
The schedule for the day includes:
4 different sessions led by local experts.
- Understanding Ecotherapy with Ed Lord – PhD Fellow.
Ed is an ecotherapy researcher at Swansea University and mental health nurse with 12 years experience in the NHS. https://twitter.com/ecotherapyted
- Exploring what matters and mindfulness & movement with Kerry Morgan – Yoga Teacher.
Kerry is a Pembrokeshire based yoga teacher. https://www.yogawithkerry.com/
- Creativity in Nature with Hannah Rounding – Artist and Illustrator.
Hannah is an artist, creative consultant, and Nature Connection Leader. https://www.hannahrounding.com/
- Nature Connection with Suzi Tarrant – Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. https://twitter.com/suzanne_tarrant
Plus
- Mindfulness in Nature with Andrew Dugmore – Reconnect in Nature Founder and Outdoor Guide.
- Digital Storytelling on the Seasons with Mike Erskine – Filmmaker
And
- 4 Seasons Exhibition and Show and Tell featuring the poetry, art, writing, photography and videos of our groups throughout 2018.
Refreshments, tea and snacks will be available.
There is a suggested donation of £10.00 for this event. Reconnect in Nature is small Community Interest Company and this money will help to cover our running costs in 2019.
Sign up via eventbrite here….
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebration-day-nature-connection-and-wellbeing-tickets-63395611982
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2 day Cerificated Mental Health First Aid training – 10th & 11th January in Haverfordwest
We are running a 2 day Cerificated Mental Health First Aid training on 10th and 11th January in Haverfordwest.
WHY TAKE THE COURSE?
Although many people are first aid trained in most settings it is likely you will come across more mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and misuse of alcohol/drug than you would First Aid. Therefore, having the training to deal with Mental Health issues as they appear helps you to understand, support and provide assistance to those who need it. In a mental health crisis situation, the manager or work colleague actions may determine how quickly the person with the problem gets help and/or recovers. The trainer is Reconnect in Nature Director Andrew Dugmore an experienced trainer who delivers training for organisations all over Wales.
THIS COURSE WILL TEACH YOU:
• How to recognise when a person might need help and the best way to approach them.
• How to save a life by learning basic suicide intervention skills.
• What protects your own and other people’s mental health.
• New skills that are useful in every part of your life Mental Health problems are not as frightening as most people think.
When a person has a mental health problem what they need most is someone who can:
• Listen calmly to their feelings and fears
• Give some simple information
• Tell them where to get appropriate help
COST: £120.00
LOCATION: The Green Shed, Old Hakin Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 1XF
BOOK HERE via EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-first-aid-training-approved-tickets-52052736135?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
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Show and Tell in the Woods.
Come and join us in Withybush Woods and see what we’ve been doing this summer. It’s an opportunity to find out what we do and experience how nature has a positive impact on our wellbeing.
There will be art, sharing of nature writing, and short films in our tipi tent.
All welcome!
1pm to 2.45pm in Withybush Woods, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4BS. Meeting in the small carpark at the end of Withybush Road on the righthand side next to Puffin Produce.
Facebook event here….https://www.facebook.com/events/462138100898781/
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Apply to become a Nature Connection Leader
Reconnect is looking to train a team of volunteer Nature Connection Leaders to co-deliver our successful nature connection and wellbeing course. This level 3 train the trainer course includes:
- Gaining an understanding of Reconnect’s approach to nature connection, mental health and wellbeing.
- Understanding peer support relationships for wellbeing and personal development.
- Gaining skills and knowledge in using nature based acitivites for wellbeing, including nature awareness, camp craft, and nature art and nature writing.
- Learning how to facilitate nature based wellbeing groups with a focus on mentoring skills, leadership skills and facilitating groups.
- Learning to manage nature based wellbeing groups with the relevant policies, procedures, safety and evaluations.
- 6 days training outdoors in a woodland.
- Level 3 course – written and practical assessments.
Training is free and will include 2 days of voluntary delivery as a Nature Connection Leader. By the end of the course you will be confident in leading Reconnect’s nature connection sessions in woodland settings.
This training is provided free through funding that aims to build and share the work of Reconnect and so we are looking for people that can offer mutual benefit for any future engagement or support.
The course dates are as follows:
26th July, 2nd, 9th, 23rd August, 1st and 2nd September 2018 which includes an overnight camp.
All training will take place in a woodland 10 minutes north from Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
If you’re interested please fill in this application form by 12th July – https://goo.gl/forms/8od8O1q9JCHkMQV52
Person specification:
- Natural empathy to help others
- Some experience of supporting others
- Good listening skills
- Confidence to become a group leader
- Ability to nurture a positive team ethos
- A good connection to nature or desire to nurture this connection
- Capacity to learn new skills and to gain accreditation as Nature Connection leader
- Reliability and commitment to complete the training and to co-deliver Nature Connection sessions.
The selection process may involve an informal telephone interview.
This a valuable training package and we are thankful for the LEADER plus project administered by PLANED to have funded the training packages for 2018 and Public Health Wales for their match funding.
thank you,
The Reconnect in Nature team.
Supported by the Leader Programme in Pembrokeshire
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Show & Tell Event 31st May
This is an opportunity for anyone to find out what we do at Reconnect in Nature and understand how nature has a postive impact on our wellbeing.
Our participants and volunteers will be showcasing their nature art and nature writing and we’ll be giving a presentation about our Nature Connections and Wellbeing courses and our digital media courses. Please come and join us, all welcome.
Meeting point is at Withybush Woods car park, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BS.
1pm until 2.45 pm 31st May 2018.
Drop us an email at reconnectcymru@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming.
See you there!