Anxiety or depression can be very lonely.I never thought I’d want to join a group session. My first session at new leaf bought home to me that I wasn’t alone and that other people have some of the same struggles.

I feel less lonely and more hopeful when I attend New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College courses.

I have really enjoyed being part of the college over the last couple of years and have learned so much. New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College has been a big part of my growth. The College really is making such a positive difference to many lives and it's been a privilege to be part of. Thank you to all of you for your support.

I’ve wanted to put into words just how much the college and team have helped me. But honestly, I still don't think words could describe it. At first for me it was just a curiosity, to attend one session on Spirituality; to connect with other individuals and gain new perspectives. But it turned into so much more than I could ever have imagined and I’m so glad it did!

Great courses, Tutors and class supports all excellent. Really helping me in my recovery.

I am not known for my sense of direction, both in the literal sense and my life path. Having become a student of New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College. I can now see a way out of the metaphorical paper bag. The college has opened my eyes to many new paths.

Invaluable help to understand yourself. I would recommend New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College to anyone.

The course was exceptionally comprehensive, stimulating and encouraging.

Useful information imparted and the realisation I am not alone.

A prescription for happiness.

Really useful and helpful; great tutors with a good knowledge of the subject who included us all in discussion.

I highly recommend all of these courses and have found them so helpful during my recovery. I have also met some fantastic people!

Meeting others on the course reduced the isolation I was feeling. These courses helped me regain control over my life and have enabled me to change my own outlook and situation. Since joining the college, I’ve rediscovered my identity, improved my sleep, gained the confidence to return to work, taken on new personal challenges, explored boundaries, overcome relationship barriers and regained my sense of purpose. I’m grateful for the caring tutors as well as the other students who are now friends

I enrolled in the college, and was hugely encouraged by their warmth and commitment to empowering and supporting students to improve their own wellbeing. I've attended and co-produced courses; and participated in the student development programme, which has inspired me, given me a sense of belonging through hearing others stories an balanced my emotions. I'm committed to sharing these positive feelings with other students, as a volunteer in the college. I feel excited and open to possibilities

I have been a student of New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College since last June. After applying to become a volunteer I also decided to join The student development programme. Over six-sessions which I am currently partaking in, I have really enjoyed learning from other students in our small group. We each set learning goals before the workshops in an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This gives us a focus to work towards and it's helped ne discover my potential and gain experience.

Really opened my eyes to what I need to do to improve my wellbeing; facilitators very knowledgeable. A light bulb moment was when the Tutor said "Depression doesn't define who you are'

The facilitators were welcoming and Kind. I liked the use of life experience and the experts sharing their knowledge. They allowed us to contribute and to interact in the course as much or as little as we wanted.

I found them both (tutor/expert by experience) to be very knowledgeable, personable and the material was taught to a very high standard. I really liked the environment, it was a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome was given to students. I enjoyed doing the mindfulness exercises as a group and found tutors directions very soothing when she was guiding us through. The opportunity was given for everybody to speak.

The manner in which the tutors presented the course was very knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. The slides they referred to where well written and user friendly. The topic itself was amazing, especially the bit explaining how stress and anxiety relates to pain in the biochemical sense

The tutor and expert by experience were both fabulous and had great personal experience. It was lovely to be able to see the other participant’s faces. I enjoyed working in the same group for the 3 break out rooms as we got to know each other a little and see each other’s progression throughout the course

Learning and challenging my perception of self-compassion. Hearing from others and their experiences. Having time to reflect and learn

The enthusiasm of the course leader; the lack of pressure to talk i.e the acceptance of the tutor of individual needs. The Expert by Experience talking about goals/story inspiring - the content, the delivery, hearing success stories - all combined to make us feel that dreams and goals are achievable. Recommendations of journals/diaries and links to videos and other sources for further self-directed learning.

The breakout groups were great. It was a lovely supportive group that were very friendly. Listening to a person whom has been through and others that are currently going through aspects where they hope to have a dream. The ideas and links to things that could help you.