mental fitness psycho-educational programmes in stoke
Making Changes, Improve Your Mental Fitness

Making Changes

Delivered by an Open College Network accredited Wellbeing Coach, this is a light-touch psycho-educational programme, where you can learn how making small changes can help you to stay, feel and live well.  

Topics covered include: Thinking Well: Seeing the ‘real you’ and cultivating positive attitudes; Staying Well: 5 Ways to Wellbeing, (Connect, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Be Active, Give); Feeling Well: Knowing, showing and sharing your feelings; Living Well: Staying connected – family, friends, social network, community, work. 

3 Week Themed Making Changes (Positive Mental Attitude)

This course will enable you to identify and challenge negative thought processes with tried and tested CBT techniques. Set goals to aid motivation and evaluate progress on a weekly basis.

Wednesday
4th February 2026
6.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: Zoom
(link provided on booking)

Wednesday
18th February 2026
1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Thursday
12th March 2026
12.30pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

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3 Week Themed Making Changes (Worry Less, Sleep Better)

Learn techniques on how to manage worry, improve resilience and sleep better.

Wednesday
25th February 2026
6.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: Zoom
(link provided on booking)

Thursday
26th February 2026
1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Tuesday
17th March 2026
10.00am-12.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Monday
30th March 2026
12.30pm-3.00pm
Venue: RVS, 29 Charles Street,
Hanley, ST1 3JP

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3 Week Themed Making Changes (Assertiveness)

Understand your personal rights, how to advocate for yourself and how to say no without feeling guilty.

Tuesday
17th February 2026
10.00am-12.00pm
Venue: Changes, 67 Derby Street,
Leek, ST13 6JL

Thursday
19th February 2026
6.00pm-8.30pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Wednesday
25th February 2026
1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

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3 Week Making Changes

Improve your mental fitness, confidence, self-esteem and emotional intelligence. Understand the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Thursday
5th February 2026
10.00am-12.30pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court, Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Tuesday
24th February 2026
10.00am-12.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court, Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

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3 Week Themed Making Changes (Suicide Prevention Awareness)

This course is suitable for adults wanting to have a greater understanding of what leads to someone feeling suicidal and to gain the skills and confidence to be able to help.

Tuesday
3rd February 2026
1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Friday
20th March 2026
1.00pm-3.30pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court,
Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

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Confidence, resilience, and adaptability (3 week)

Learn to adapt, build confidence, and become resilient. Know how to apply these skills and manage mental distress.

Thursday
19th February 2026
12.30pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court, Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Thursday
19th March 2026
10.00-12.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court, Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

Tuesday
31st March 2026
1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Changes, Victoria Court, Booth Street, Stoke, ST4 4AL

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3 Week Themed Making Changes (Worry Less, Sleep Better) Veterans Only

Learn techniques on how to manage worry, improve resilience and sleep better.

Next dates to be confirmed

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