What is Recovery?
"Recovery is a personal journey of discovery. It involves making sense of, and finding meaning in, what has happened; becoming an expert in your own self-care; building a new sense of self and purpose in life; discovering your own resourcefulness and possibilities and using these, and the resources available to you, to pursue your aspirations and goals" - by Rachel Perkins and Julie Repper
How much do courses cost?
All courses at the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy are currently FREE to attend for all our students.
How long are the courses and when are they?
Courses vary in length.
For example, some may be a single day or half day session, while others may be weekly for two hours per session.
The courses would not usually be more than once or twice a week.
Courses are usually run in a morning, afternoon or evening.
How many courses can I apply for at once?
You can book up to three courses at one time.
Once you have completed these, you can book on to another three.
All courses will be subject to availability.
What do I do if I want further information about a course?
Please feel free to contact us on 0300 303 2626 or email us at:
recovery.academy@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.
We are always happy to talk to you regarding any information you may need.
How is the content of the course designed?
Most of our courses are co-designed and co-delivered by both an expert by education and an expert by experience or someone with caring experience, relevant to the subject matter.
For example, the “understanding bipolar” workshop was created by an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, a carer of someone with bipolar and two people living with Bipolar.
This blend of people, we feel, gives the best-rounded course.
What if I need support with my mental wellbeing whilst attending the Recovery & Wellbeing Academy?
The Recovery and Wellbeing Academy is set up as a provider of psycho-educational courses.
We do not provide clinical interventions or therapy, as we expect you to be able to access support outside of the Academy.
If you are feeling unwell or distressed while attending a course, it is important to speak with the tutor, who will ensure you have the right contact details of relevant support services.
I have specific requirements such as large print, or an interpreter, is this possible?
We endeavour to do everything we can to meet your needs.
If you let us know in advance of attending your course, we will do all we reasonably can to support your requirements.
I work for an Academy partner organisation (e.g CWPT, CW Mind, Artyfolks, DWP) but live outside of Coventry and Warwickshire and am interested in some of the courses - can I enrol?
Yes!
One of the things that make our Recovery & Wellbeing Academy so unique is that it is truly collaborative.
When you enrol into the Academy you will not be labelled as a ‘Service User’, ‘Carer or ’Professional’ - you will simply be considered a student.
You may wish to learn more to help your practice and/or to gain knowledge to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing.
Everyone learns together and from each other.
I care for someone who is unwell, can I enrol?
Of course!
Our courses are designed for anyone who cares for someone, for people who require support from health services, people who work in them, and those who are simply interested in recovery-based learning.
For the online courses, do I need to put my camera on?
All courses are better when people have their camera on and interact with the session.
However, we know how uncomfortable this can be for some people.
So, while we encourage you to get involved, we do not enforce it.
How do I pass on a compliment or make a complaint?
We welcome all feedback, and you will have the opportunity to provide this at the end of each course via our satisfaction surveys. You can also email us directly at recovery.academy@covwarkpt.nhs.uk or via the `Contact Us’ function on the website. Alternatively, if you prefer to speak to someone you can call us on 0300 303 2626 and ask to speak to our Academy Lead