Discovery College: course catalogue

Calm to Connect

This course is currently Full.

• Mental Health
• Wellbeing

Join us for an hour of relaxation, intention setting and gratitude. The perfect way to start your week.

Introduction to Mental Health & Wellbeing

This course is currently Full.

• Mental Health
• NHS
• Online
• Wellbeing

This short introductory course to mental health & wellbeing will help you learn how to look for signs of anxiety and depression, learn about what recovery is and why it is so important.

Managing Your Inner Critic

This course is currently Full.

• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Substance Use

Are you your own worst critic? Do you find it difficult to think positively about yourself? Join us for this course to understand yourself better and learn tools to practice being kinder to yourself.

Festive Working with Wood

This course is currently Full.

• Anyone
• Art Group
• Wellbeing

Join us for a very special festive session in the Altnaskiach Dell. Woodland wanders followed by Christmas decoration making. Spaces are very limited so book quickly to avoid disappointment.

Lean into Leadership

• Employability
• Personal Development
• Wellbeing

Would you like to develop your leadership skills and have a say in all aspects of the Discovery College? Do you think you might be interested in volunteering or becoming a peer supporter? This course is a relaxed, fun and a great way to get to know the college team while building your skills and confidence.

Self-care Sessions

• Anyone
• Wellbeing

Join us for four weeks of self-care! Our weekly sessions run for two hours, with a tea break in between to recharge. Enjoy relaxing yoga, creative mindfulness activities, and a final calming meditation. Take time for yourself and make new friends.

Calm to Connect

• Anyone
• Mental Health
• Online
• Substance Use
• Wellbeing

Join us for an hour of relaxation, intention setting and gratitude. The perfect way to start your week.

Creative Corner

• Anyone
• Art Group
• Wellbeing

Join us for a four session block exploring your creativity. Don't worry if you don't think you're 'arty' - we promise you will find your way.

Managing Your Inner Critic

• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Substance Use

Are you your own worst critic? Do you find it difficult to think positively about yourself? Join us for this course to understand yourself better and learn tools to practice being kinder to yourself.

Self-Harm Training (1 hour)

• Mental Health
• SHNS
• Substance Use
• Wellbeing

Would you like a better understanding of self-harm - what it is and who it effects? This short course delivered in partnership with Penumbra and the Self-Harm Network Scotland, is an excellent introduction.

Health Inequalities

• Employability
• Mental Health
• NHS
• Substance Use

Run in partnership with the NHS, this short course is for anyone who recognises their role has or could have an impact on health inequalities and would like to find out more about what health inequalities are and what we can do about them.

Finding Your Voice

• Anyone
• Employability
• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Substance Use

Do you find it a struggle to communicate in your personal and professional relationships?  Sign up to this course to help find your voice and improve your confidence in getting your point across.

Managing Your Inner Critic

• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Substance Use

Are you your own worst critic? Do you find it difficult to think positively about yourself? Join us for this course to understand yourself better and learn tools to practice being kinder to yourself.

Lean into Leadership

• Employability
• Mental Health
• Online
• Personal Development
• Wellbeing

Would you like to develop your leadership skills and have a say in all aspects of the Discovery College? Do you think you might be interested in volunteering or becoming a peer supporter? This course is a relaxed, fun and a great way to get to know the college team while building your skills and confidence.

Finding Your Voice

• Anyone
• Employability
• Mental Health
• Personal Development
• Substance Use

Do you find it a struggle to communicate in your personal and professional relationships?  Sign up to this course to help find your voice and improve your confidence in getting your point across.

Calm to Connect

• Anyone
• Mental Health
• Online
• Substance Use
• Wellbeing

Join us for an hour of relaxation, intention setting and gratitude. The perfect way to start your week.

Creative Corner

• Anyone
• Art Group
• Wellbeing

Join us for a four session block exploring your creativity. Don't worry if you don't think you're 'arty' - we promise you will find your way.

Conversations that Matter

• Employability
• Personal Development

Improve your conversation skills and learn to communicate with ease, assertiveness, and empathy. Enroll in our four-week course to gain a better understanding of body language, conflict resolution, and creating meaningful conversations. Start building stronger relationships and developing essential skills for personal and professional growth.

Self-care Sessions

• Anyone
• Wellbeing

Join us for four weeks of self-care! Our weekly sessions run for two hours, with a tea break in between to recharge. Enjoy relaxing yoga, creative mindfulness activities, and a final calming meditation. Take time for yourself and make new friends.

Self-Harm Training (3 hours)

• Mental Health
• SHNS
• Substance Use
• Wellbeing

This half-day course delivered in partnership with Penumbra and the Self-Harm Network Scotland, takes a deeper dive into the underlying reasons for self-harm and how we can support someone who self-harms.