Recovery

Are you looking to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness?

This course can help you build the tools you need for a more balances and fulfilled life.

What you will learn:

· Mindful Techniques

· Emotional Regulation Techniques

· Distress Tolerance Strategies

The course is perfect for individuals struggling with intense emotions, anxiety or relationship challenges.

Delivered by Vikki who is fully trained in delivering DBT skills sessions.

Reserve your spot today, don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your wellbeing with evidence based DBT skills.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:  29/04/2026
Sessions:  10
Time: 1.00-3.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

This course is based around building a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), which will help you to identify your wellness toolkit for recovery.  The course involves a number of short, fun and engaging activities which we hope will encourage you to think about who you are and how you interact with   others, whilst gaining the tools to complete your own WRAP. 

We aim for everyone to finish the course with an understanding of your own personal journey of recovery and what it means to you, whilst having fun along the way. We hope everyone who attends the college will complete a WRAP plan.

This course is ideal for students at the start of their recovery journey.

 Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: 11/05/2026 x 4 weeks

Starting: 15/06/2026 x 4 weeks

 Sessions:  4
Time: 10.30-12.00

Mental Health Hub, Pennywell

Hope4All Pennywell, Petersfield Road, Sunderland, SR49BD

Starting:  13/05/2026
Sessions:  4
Time: 1.00-3.00

Mental Health Hub, Washington

Building Blocks, 20 Victoria Road, Sunderland, NE379SS

Starting: 10/06/2026
Sessions:  4
Time: 1.00-3.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Shine Bright

This uplifting six‑week course explores the foundations of confidence, self‑esteem and self‑love. Learners will discover their strengths, develop positive thinking habits, create personal affirmations, and build skills in assertiveness and healthy boundaries. Through supportive discussion and practical activities, participants will learn to recognise their inner qualities, nurture self‑kindness, and celebrate their personal growth.

Vision, Dreams and Goals is a follow on course from the above

This inspiring course will help you reflect on your life and consider the direction you would like to take.
It will guide you in exploring different areas of your life, supporting you in identifying your true goals and dreams, and helping you work towards  a greater balance and fulfilment.

When you book on the Shine Bright you will automatically be signed up fore the follow up course Vision, Dreams and Goals.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:19/06/2026
Sessions:  10
Time: 1.00-3.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Stress can affect us both physically and mentally. Understanding the physical and mental symptoms of stress is essential for recognising when we are experiencing stress and taking steps to manage it.

Our Stress Bucket and Coping Strategies course outlines how the ‘Bucket’ represents your capacity for handling stressors.  Events and day-to-day things, such as work, home life, illness or finances, add stress into the bucket. Sometimes the bucket might feel relatively empty, and other times it might feel quite full.

Our course will help you to recognise when your bucket is overflowing and to learn how to let the stress out by engaging in some positive coping strategies you might like to think of these as taps in the side of the bucket, which you can turn on to let some of the stress out.

Join us to learn more about healthy coping strategies to reduce the impacts of stress in your life.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:  12/05/2026
Sessions:  7
Time: 10.00-12.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026 

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Bipolar disorder affects individuals across all ages and backgrounds, often presenting unique challenges in daily life. This peer-led support group offers a welcoming and inclusive space for those impacted by bipolar—whether personally or through supporting a loved one—to come together, share experiences, and learn practical approaches to self-management.

Led by a Peer Supporter with lived experience, the group provides:

• Educational Insight: Clear, accessible information about bipolar disorder and its impact

• Shared Experiences: Opportunities to connect with others in a safe, non-judgmental environment

• Self-Management Tools: Practical strategies for managing mood fluctuations and promoting well-being

• Supportive Community: A relaxed and respectful space to foster mutual encouragement and understanding

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with bipolar for some time, this group offers a compassionate environment to build resilience, gain knowledge, and feel supported.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: 29/04/2026
Sessions:  10
Time: 10.30-12.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

This group is peer led, which means I have lived experience of psychological trauma. I studied psychological trauma at Chester University and trained to be a group work practitioner. My goal was to work with groups to help them understand trauma and the impact it may have.

This course is Psycho-Educational, debunking myths using neuroscience: beginning to consider what belongs where and to whom; recognising unhelpful positions and patterns with regards to Trauma. 

This course will reduce isolation, feelings of alienation and shame, encourage free flowing discussion amongst students, increase understanding of how trauma affects the brain, body and behaviours, recognise unconscious positions they take up in relationships that may perpetuate unhelpful behaviour. Learn techniques that may relieve or help manage the symptoms of psychological trauma, such as anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, anger, depression, guilt and shame. 

Over the 8-week duration of the course we will explore 

• Traumatic memory: How the brain processes traumatic memories. 

• How emotions can impact trauma, exploring good and bad emotions. 

• Anger, Shame and Guilt 

• Depression and low mood. 

• Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience 

• Addiction and Coping skill 

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: 28/04/2026
Sessions:  8
Time: 10.00-12.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Self‑love is the practice of valuing and caring for yourself as a whole person.

It involves acknowledging and accepting your imperfections, recognising your strengths, and appreciating your achievements.

Developing self‑love means learning to treat yourself with the same compassion, respect, and encouragement that you offer to others.

Throughout this course, we will explore a different theme each week, all designed to support your personal growth. Topics will include self‑acceptance, confidence building, positive self‑talk, assertiveness, and additional skills that contribute to a healthier relationship with yourself.

We invite you to join us as we build confidence, strengthen self‑awareness, and celebrate ourselves as the capable, unique individuals we are.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify personal strengths and achievements, and use these to build a more balanced and positive self‑view.

Apply weekly tools and exercises to support ongoing personal growth and emotional wellbeing beyond the course.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:  15/05/2026
Sessions:  7
Time: 10.00-12.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026 

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Anxiety and panic are common human experience, but with the right tools and understanding, they can be effectively managed. This three-week course offers a practical introduction to the nature of anxiety and panic, helping participants recognize symptoms and develop strategies for self-management. Through guided sessions, you’ll gain insight into the emotional and physical responses associated with anxiety, and learn how to identify potential triggers before they escalate. This course is designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of anxiety/panic in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: 1/05/2026
Sessions:  3
Time: 1.00-3.00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

 Pain isn’t just a physical sensation; it’s a complex conversation between your body and your brain. Pain and the Brain explores why we hurt, how our nervous system interprets danger, and what happens when those signals become unhelpful or overwhelming. Through accessible science, practical strategies, and supportive discussion, this session helps you make sense of your pain experience and discover new ways to manage it with confidence and compassion.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:16.6.26
Sessions:  3
Time: 10-12

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

Do you need support to reduce or stop your use of alcohol or drugs?
If so, this course is designed for you.

In Week 1, we will focus on reducing or quitting alcohol.
In Week 2, we will explore strategies for giving up tobacco.
In Week 3, we will look at approaches to stop using cannabis.
In Week 4, we will concentrate on maintaining a drug-free lifestyle and building long-term recovery strategies.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: 28/05/2026
Sessions: 4
Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins: 7th April 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.

If you are currently experiencing - or have experienced - psychosis and hallucinations, then this course is for you. In a safe and confidential group, we shall share our experiences and their impact upon our lives.

Over four weeks we’ll be discussing areas such as stigma, coping strategies, helpful /unhelpful thinking styles and what we need to do to stay well.

Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting:  29/01/2026
Sessions: 4
Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Recovery College Enrolment Opens Soon To participate in any of our upcoming courses, registration with the Recovery College is required.

Enrolment Period Begins:  5th January 2026

 Location: Fulwell Resource Centre

Participants are welcome to visit us in person to enrol, or contact us by phone for further details: 📞 0191 561 2276 | 0191 561 2260

Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting your learning journey.