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Modern Energy, EFT Tapping, Reiki Healing, Manifesting, Energy Healing Circle Online On Zoom – for Low-Cost Practice with Lovely People Just Like You, Easy Case Studies, Networking for Client Referrals, or Supervision – All levels welcome!

Mix your Own Palette and create a set of coasters & a decorative tray while enjoying delicious pizza and Italian craft beers!

Learn to use your overlocker! Bring your overlocker to class and I will teach you all you need to know about threading it, changing it from 3/4 thread and back, changing the needles, adjusting stitch length and differential feed etc. I only have one overlocker here and in any case it is definititely something you want to do on your own, so you will need to bring your machine to this class.

On this one day course you will learn how the Native Americans and our Druid ancestors used the Medicine Wheel to understand Health and the treatment of illness. The aim of this course is to provide the skills and confidence to understand Dis ease and how nature can reverse it. We will forage for healing plants and learn how to use them, use the four elements for healing, understand the four Aspects of us, use Dai Chi for gratitude to the four Elements. We will also journey into deep meditation with the Shamans drum. A full day including lunch and all refreshments to create a working tool to help heal Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual health. Please arrive for a meet and greet at 08.45am for course start at 9.00am until approx 4pm finish,

5 Week Qi-Gong Course For The Earth Phase of Late Summer  When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time Dates: August 27th, September 3rd, 10th (this class will be at 10am), 17th and 24th Price: £50 (concessions available please do get in touch) Suitable for everyone no matter your experience During this course we will use Qigong forms, meditations, and healing sounds, focusing on the Earth element and its relationship to our body. The Earth element relates to the organs of digestion, the stomach, pancreas and spleen, to our flesh and muscles, to our sense of taste, and to our healthy robust immune system. It guides us to feel grounded and connected to the world around us, letting go of our worries, so we can come into our calm and healthy balanced centre. Where we can access our own natural health and vitality and connect to the sweetness of life. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included:  Five live zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a simple Qigong form for the Earth Element Guided meditations Explore the 6 Healing sounds for each organ of the body. Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? 🍃 Reconnect with your body 🍃 Relax your mind 🍃 Improve mental clarity 🍃 Improve circulation 🍃 Enhanced breathing 🍃 Stronger immune system 🍃 Healthy hormone balance 🍃 Less physical tension 🍃 Reduced pain 🍃 More energy 🍃 Less stress and anxiety 🍃 Connect to self – Connect to life 🍃 Come into harmony with your inner nature 🍃 Expanded awareness of the mystery of the universe Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

This workshop is designed to support staff and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to consider, plan, and implement personal and professional boundaries in the workplace.

Birmingham Settlement are running a programme of training sessions between April and July 2024. All sessions are half-a-day and are an excellent opportunity to learn about important topics, starting with Adult Safeguarding on the 18th April.  If you are interested in any of the courses or would like more information, contact our Trainer David Coombes via email david.coombes@bsettlement.org.uk or by phone 07399 560 766. Training Sessions: Adult Safeguarding April 18th 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding) Training will include: What is Adult Safeguarding? What is abuse? Categories of abuse. Those most at risk of abuse. Identifying the signs of abuse. Taking safeguarding action. The issue of client consent. Mental Health Awareness April 23rd 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood) Training will include: Defining mental health and mental illness. Signs and symptoms of the most common mental health conditions. Identifying and responding to a mental health crisis. Maintaining positive mental wellbeing. How best to support mental health recovery. Trauma Informed Practice May 14th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood) Training will include: What is trauma? Symptoms of trauma. Impact of trauma on children. Understanding the impact of Adverse Childhood experiences. Key principles of trauma informed practice. Managing work stress and undertaking self-care. Professional Boundaries May 23rd 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding) Training will include: What are professional boundaries and why are they important? Professional vs Personal boundaries and how they differ. How trauma impacts personal power and the ability to establish boundaries. Signs of boundary violations. How boundaries support wellbeing. Conflict Resolution June 6th 9.15am – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding) Training will include: Defining conflict and exploring the risks vs the benefits of conflict. Looking at anger and aggression. Understanding how the brain responds to threat and danger. Exploring the practical communication strategies effective in the prevention and de-escalation of conflict. Learning to respond rather than react. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion June 11th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood) Training will include: The Equality Act and protected characteristics. Different forms of discrimination. How ‘membership’ of specific groups might bring advantage or disadvantage. Understanding the ‘multi layered’ nature of discrimination. Understanding how diversity and inclusion can positively impact and change what we do. Dementia Awareness July 9th 9.30am – 12.45pm (Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Ladywood) Training will include: What is dementia? The different types of dementia. The signs and symptoms of dementia. Risk reduction strategies. Benefits of early diagnosis. Barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and support. How we can help. Disability Awareness July 18th 9.15 – 12.30pm (Sports & Community Centre, Kingstanding) Training will include: Defining disability, disability as a social construct, non-visible disabilities. Barriers facing those with disabilities and the positive actions and reasonable adjustments we all can make to create more inclusive and less discriminatory environments.

A Warm Welcome to Ludo Tutors Ludo Tutors is an Approved Online LAMDA Examination Centre - so wherever you are in the world, you can access our brilliant LAMDA Tutors and benefit from accredited LAMDA Exams. What are LAMDA Exams? The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) was founded in 1861 and is one of the world's leading conservatoires. LAMDA Exams are examinations in Drama (Acting and Musical Theatre) and Public Speaking, adjudicated by a specialist team from the school. Ludo Tutors is proud to be an Approved Online LAMDA Examination Centre, meaning we not only provide Tutors to prepare for LAMDA Exams, but also coordinate and run online examinations for students located anywhere in the world. Why take LAMDA Exams? LAMDA Exams are world-renowned for helping students develop their spoken English language skills, aiding them in communication techniques and building confidence. It's also a lot of fun! Whether you're looking to improve your spoken English, take some of the fright out of that upcoming class project or present yourself in the best possible manner, Ludo Tutors can help. ONLINE + WORLDWIDE Thanks to the Ludo Tutors e-Learning Platform, you can study for LAMDA Exams with one of our Tutors from anywhere in the world! Why not book a free consultation with our Founder, Martha, to discuss the best course for you? SKILLS BOOST Grow in confidence and improve your communication skills with LAMDA's trusted Drama and Public Speaking Exams. Every year, over 100,000 students take LAMDA Exams for all sorts of reasons. So get involved! UCAS POINTS Did you know that you can boost your UK university application up to 60 points by taking LAMDA Exams? Grades 6 - 8 across two syllabi can be combined to give you the equivalent of an A* at A Level! TOP TUTORS You'll be guided on your LAMDA Exam journey by one of our specially selected Ludo Tutors. All of them are graduates from the UK's top universities and many have been to UK Drama conservatoires, too. They all hold current, Enhanced DBS certificates. How do I take LAMDA Exams? The examinations themselves are booked for you by Ludo Tutors but adjudicated by an independent examiner from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Up until the date of your exam, you will work with your LAMDA Exams Tutor, specially selected from our pool of Tutors for their aptitude for teaching Drama and Public Speaking. Over half of our Tutors are Oxbridge graduates and many of our Tutors have also attended the UK's leading Drama schools, so you're in good hands!

Create your own unique textural mini-weaving, ready to hang on the wall. Learn open-weaving techniques - a hybrid of weaving and embroidery