Who are they for?
Our courses are run on a friendly and informal basis.
Courses are aimed at women of all abilities including women who may not have done any courses before. Some of our courses lead to a recognised qualification up to level 3.
If you are doing a course…
You can choose from a variety of courses from Aromatherapy to Volunteer Skills Enhancement and a programme is printed throughout the year. Some of our courses have waiting lists and you can add your name by contacting the office.
We will ask you to complete a form before you start learning and a form at the end of your course. These forms help us evaluate our services and are used to find future funding. They are also used by you to keep a record of what you have learnt and to help you to decide which other courses you may wish to do in the future.
Courses are run regularly depending on how many women are waiting for each course
If there are any courses that you would find helpful or that you are interested in which haven’t run here before please let us know.
The courses are funded from a variety of sources so you will find that some will run for longer than others and you may have to wait longer for a place on popular courses.
Extra help
If you need extra support this can be provided, sometimes by a volunteer tutor assistant.
Child Care
If you require a crèche place could you let us know before the beginning of the course as places are limited and should be booked in advance. Information about the crèche is available and a visit before your first course session can be arranged via the crèche.
Fees
All the services at WHiST operate on a donation system you will find a donation box in the room that your course is being run in. Donations help towards the upkeep and provision of services.
Types of courses
Examples of the types of courses we run include the following.
These are just some of the courses we run. See programme for what is available at present.
If you can not find the course you are interested in please contact us as we may be planning to run it in the future.
Assertiveness and Confidence Building
Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ when you wanted to say ‘no’, saying nothing when you had something to say or agreeing with things when you’d like to disagree? This course will help you understand different types of behaviour and how to get your point over in a more effective way. A friendly, informal course to improve your confidence and help you find different ways of doing things.
Freedom Programme
This course aims to provide women with the knowledge needed To protect themselves and their children from the harm of Abusive partners. The course will help women to make positive Decisions and take back control of their lives.
Wellness Recovery Action Programme
This course guides you in making a plan to keep yourself emotionally well. Making a plan includes identifying wellness tools that can be used to help feel.
Living with Stress
Learn how to identify what it is that is causing your stress and anxiety and look at ways of managing it differently.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses the qualities of natural oils to help combat everyday disorders. By breathing or applying the oils many conditions will be alleviated. The course will include both theory and practice in areas such as the background to aromatherapy, properties of the oils and How to use them.
Cooking with Herbs
This course will show you how to make different dishes incorporating a wide variety of herbs. No Previous knowledge necessary.
Basic Homeopathic Medicine
This course is aimed at absolute beginners and those who want to improve their knowledge of homeopathy. We will look at what homeopathy is, how it works, the remedies in some depth and also certain disease conditions. We will compare homeopathy and conventional medicine. You will have the chance to develop this course to suit your needs and to make it more accessible for the future.
Art Therapy
You do not need to be an artist to enjoy art why not find out how art can be helpful and fun.
Physical exercises
Some of the exercise sessions are run as courses these include:
Tai Chi
Any fitness level. Suitable for women in wheelchairs or who need to remain seated. An easy to learn system of energy enhancing exercises that co-ordinates movement with breathing and inner Concentration. If practised regularly, it will give you more energy, improve health and help prevent illness.
Yoga
Can improve your health in many ways at present it is offered as a course over 10 weeks.