Contact Us
Contact Us
Give us a call: 01442 864 966
Free educational courses to help you take better control of your wellbeing
Free educational courses to help you take better control of your wellbeing

Courses A-Z

New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College is committed to supporting personal recovery. Our courses help build on people’s capabilities, increase knowledge and skills and offer hope, opportunities and the tools for students to self-manage and take control.

All courses are free of charge to all Hertfordshire residents over the age of 18. Students can choose from our online courses, via the free platform Zoom, and our face-to-face courses in local Hertfordshire venues. For those who would like to practice using Zoom before joining our courses, take a look at our resources page. Not all courses in this portfolio run every term as we rotate courses. For the latest timetable, please visit the book a course page. Please check the dates, times, and locations before attending the course.

If you have any specific learning requirements, please contact the College when booking the course to discuss available support.

Find your course

Acceptance and recovery

This course explores the role of acceptance and how working towards our values supports mental health recovery and wellbeing.

Find out more U
Anxiety: an introductory session

This evening session will introduce you to what anxiety is. You will begin to learn some possible strategies to overcome it and improve wellbeing.

Find out more F
Art journalling to support mental health

This course uses a combination of theory and practical exercises to encourage you to think about how creative practice can benefit your wellbeing.

Find out more S
Assertive Communication Skills workshop

Learn how to make choices in life, express your needs to others and assert important boundaries. Practise asserting boundaries in a friendly and supportive environment.

Find out more S
Beyond diagnosis - you are not a label

Recovery is a personal journey; this course discusses how to build a meaningful life after receiving a diagnosis. Learn about techniques you can try to manage your own mental and physical wellbeing better.

Find out more U
Carers: change, acceptance, and your wellbeing

In this course we will explore the personal impacts of a caring role and the importance of acceptance, hope, and self-care. You’ll also learn practical coping skills to manage your wellbeing whilst supporting another person.

Find out more U
Creativity and Wellbeing

This course will explore what is meant by creativity and the positive impact it can have on your mental wellbeing. Explore the creative process and try creative activities that will support your mental wellbeing.

Find out more S
Depression: an introductory session

This evening session will introduce what depression is and some causes of depression. You will learn some possible strategies to help you better manage depression and improve wellbeing.

Find out more F
Drugs, alcohol and mental health recovery

Learn about the importance of change and gain some strategies to help you or someone you support move forward with your mental health recovery while addressing any co-existing substance issues.

Find out more U
Employment and self-management

Learn more about how wellbeing can influence and enhance your employment experiences. Understand your rights when sharing personal information.

Find out more U
Five ways to wellbeing

Explore each aspect of the five recognised ways to mental wellbeing. Examine how you can incorporate these into everyday life to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing.

Find out more F
Making sense of unusual experiences

Explore extreme or unusual perceptual experiences, different perspectives on them, and practical strategies for understanding and managing them.

Find out more U
Meaningful activities and wellbeing

Explore what meaningful activity means, the powerful impact it can have on your physical and emotional,wellbeing and how it can help improve the quality of your life.

Find out more S
Mindfulness for everyday life

Break away from the cycle of negative thinking, critical thoughts and anxiety about the future. Learn how to live in the ‘here and now’ and see the world around you differently.

Find out more S
Music for mental wellbeing

Discover the science of how music affects mental health, and learn how you can use music listening to support your wellbeing.

Find out more U
Music for mental wellbeing - practical

Come and have fun, get creative, and learn how to incorporate music-making into your life to support mental wellbeing. No musical experience is required.

Find out more S
Personal Recovery - A Journey You Define

This course introduces you to personal mental health recovery and how it differs to clinical recovery. You will explore the CHIME model and hear from other who have experienced mental health challenges.

Find out more F
Practising self-care

In this workshop you will learn the importance of self-care: caring about yourself psychologically as well as caring for yourself practically.

Find out more S
Shared decision-making: The power of making decisions together

Empower yourself to to be a co-expert in your own recovery. Explore shared decision-making and how you can communicate effectively to those who support your wellbeing.

Find out more F
Sleeping well

Learn about the stages of sleep, as well as the physiological and psychological benefits sleep has on functioning. Explore different strategies that can be used at home to improve your sleep.

Find out more U
Stress: an introductory session

This evening session will introduce you to what stress is and its common signs. You will also explore some coping strategies for stress to improve wellbeing.

Find out more F
Understanding and managing anxiety

During this course, you will understand what anxiety is and learn some strategies to self-manage your anxiety to support your personal recovery.

Find out more U
Understanding and managing depression

This course helps you understand the psychological, physiological and biological causes of depression and explores practical strategies to help you better manage your depression day to day.

Find out more U
Understanding and managing emotions

During this course you will learn what emotions are, and explore how communicating them effectively can support your mental your wellbeing.

Find out more U
Understanding and managing stress

Increase your knowledge of the effect of stress on you psychologically and physiologically. Explore practical ways to reduce and manage the stress in your life.

Find out more U
Understanding medication to support mental wellbeing

Students will learn about the role of medication in managing their mental wellbeing; as well as discussing the benefits, possible side-effects and how to become more confident in making choices about medication.

Find out more U
Understanding self-care

In this session you will learn the importance of self-care, helping you to take control by boosting self-esteem, taking action, achieving small goals and doing things that are important to you.

Find out more F
Values: Exploring what matters to you

Explore the values that matter most to you and how those values can guide your recovery journey.

Find out more F
Wellbeing plans (WRAPS) can help with mental health recovery - workshop

Students will learn and begin to develop their personal wellbeing plans to support their mental health

Find out more F
Writing for self-expression

A Royal Literary Fund course. Learn how to think about your experiences and how to put your thoughts and feelings into words. Reflect and write in a safe, friendly, and confidential atmosphere.

Find out more S

Need help finding a course?

If you want some help to find a course that's right for you, to contact the student council about your experience or would like to put your name down for a course that's not currently running, please get in touch with us!

Please contact us

or give us a call on:

01442 864 966