19 Courses

Understand what is meant by the term burnout to be able to identify and understand its impact on the individual and the organisation. Learn to utilise practical strategies to prevent and manage burnout.

Learn about common mental health concerns for women, the factors that can influence their wellbeing, and how to support our female colleagues.

Learn about the many benefits of supporting mental health in the workplace, identify the signs that an employee may be struggling with their mental health, and know how to have an effective conversation with them about it.

Understand why it is difficult for us to accept changes when they occur - both in our personal and professional lives. Outline the emotional stages of the change curve which maps out distinct stages all individuals go through after a change, and learn to utilise a range of strategies to cope with changes.

Understand what is meant by the term mental health and the factors that can influence it. Know how to take care of your mental health, actively manage illness, and where to find additional help should you need it.

PACE was developed by Dr Dan Hughes (a clinical psychologist specialising in childhood trauma) more than 20 years ago as a central part of attachment-focused family therapy. It was created with the aim of supporting adults to build safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma. The approach focuses on building trusting relationships, emotional connections, containment of emotions and a sense of security.  PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating and behaving that aims to make the child feel safe. Its four principles of communication – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy – facilitate the building of healthy, secure attachments between caregiver and child. PACE parenting is especially effective for supporting children that lack secure emotional bases. It is ideal for anyone working or living with children, especially those children in the care system Who is this course for? Anyone working with or living with children and young people. Like foster carers, adopting parents, residential carers, social workers but would also benefit parents experiencing difficulties. What will it cost? This is being developed as a video course – please contact us for prices. Face2face courses are £750.00 plus vat per session, plus travel. How will I benefit from this course? You will benefit by building safe, trusting and meaningful relationships with children and young people. What is the course content? Learn about the four principles of the model… communication- Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy with the add on of Like to make PLACE model and how to implement it…. The therapeutic needs of the children you care for… The fight flight freeze & fawn response Attachment Trauma & effects on the brain Transference/counter transference… Dysfunctional thoughts, beliefs and alternative ways of thinking… Self-help & support How are the courses delivered? Although this is being converted to a video course, it is available face2face for groups of around 15 people Is this course recognised? Yes, it is fully CPD accredited

Join us at the Arts & Spirituality Centre for an embodied-afternoon practice in support of our nervous system.  Through Om Mantra, Asana (posture) & Pranayama (Breathwork) we will help reduce anxiety in the body & encourage a healthy spine. We will complete our practice with a grounding Shavasana (final resting pose) meditation wherein we will honour our connection to the Earth.  Through movement with breath & awareness we will use the body as a tool of embodiment, through which we can find connection with our fabulous self.  This is a safe & sacred space for the LGBTQ community in Gorgie & Edinburgh at large. This class will be run by a Queer person & is open to all genders & LGBTQ community allies too. Please feel free to wear something bright & colourful! THE TEACHER  My name is Darragh & I completed my Yoga teacher certification in Rishikesh, North India. I am simply a guide & strive for all students to feel empowered & comfortable in their practice through inclusive sessions. For any questions please feel free to contact me from the credentials below.  Instagram: darragh_yoga  Email: darragh.yoga24@gmail.com This class is spondsored by the Lottery Community Fund, Awards for All. By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.

Learn popular latin dances such as salsa, bachata, cha cha cha and also latin American dances including samba, paso doble, jive and rumba. Suitable for complete beginners. Please note there is no class on 13th June but the 27th June will be a double class.

Date: Monday 30th October Time: 4pm Location: Studio A Director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk, Finding Forrester) creates a tender, meditative portrait of young gay men living off-grid in the early 1990s in My Own Private Idaho. Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix play best friends Scott and Mike, who turn tricks and hustle through difficulties living on the streets. Their bond and love is tested when ghosts from the past arise and they're forced onto the road to find answers. One of the most important films in LGBTQ+ cinema, My Own Private Idaho broke down barriers and flew in the face of taboo at the time of its release. Come and see this important story of celebrating gay culture on the big screen.