Forward MID
Forward MID are pleased to advise you that there are courses being run around the Midlothian area. Of course courses will not be available all the time Please see below for any courses being run dates of courses will be advertised and when date passes we will endeavor to remove old courses.
Please note that the courses themselves are not run by Forward MID, If you have any questions on any courses advertised then please contact us with your comments on the contact page. If time is short then please phone 0131-663-9471 during office hours and we will do our best to help.
***LCIL Training Courses***
Lothian centre for Inclusive living run a series of on going courses for subjects such as
- Disability Equality Training
- Direct Payments & Independent Living Training
- Personalised Training on Independent Living
For more information contact them Lothian centre for Inclusive living
MVA Training
MVA run training throughout the year aimed at community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Midlothian.
MVA also now produce a newsletter "Training News" which will highlight
in-work training opportunities for social enterprises and voluntary organisations. For more information on courses or training please contact Lesley Kelly at MVA on 0131 663 9471, or www.mvacvs.org.uk to send a message.
Thistle Foundation Lifestyle Management Programmes
Lifestyle Management Programmes consist of a 10 week group based course lasting 3 hours each and presented by trained course facilitators. The course is designed to make use of and build on participants' own recovery strategies. It operates around a framework of planned discussions, safe and appropriate exercise and therapeutic relaxation and within local community settings.
Course Sessions
Week 1 Lifestyle Management Philosophy
Week 2 Sleep Management
Week 3 Relaxation/Stress Management
Week 4 Pacing/Energy Management
Week 5 Getting Active
Week 6 Pacing/Time Management
Week 7 Communication Skills
Week 8 The Mind-Body Connection
Week 9 Preventing, Minimising & Recovering from Relapse
Week 10 Reflection & Forward Planning
Places on the courses are free of charge to participants. You can either be referred by a medical practitioner or you can refer yourself. For more information and course dates please contact: Lifestyle team on 0131 656 7345 or email:lifestyle@thistle.org.uk
