Courses in Manchester

This Carbon Literacy Training has been developed in conjunction with the Carbon Literacy Project and funded by the Church of England Environment Programme. This bespoke training course has been designed especially for the Church of England to provide a strong grounding in carbon literacy to support clergy and key Eco champions in their work, as well as diocesan staff, and is a valuable professional development opportunity. The training course will equip each participant to understand the issues, present the need for action to people with differing awareness and views, and take practical steps to implement change individually and as local church communities.  This free online course consists of 8 hours of learning over 4 sessions (2 hours each) and some pre-course preparation including videos and practical exercises.  Week 1: Tuesday 17th September 5-7pm Week 2: Tuesday 24th September 5-7pm Week 3: Tuesday 1st October 5-7pm Week 4: Tuesday 8th October 5-7pm It starts with the basics and has plenty scope for learning and sharing for those with much more experience. The course is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and includes each participant making two carbon pledges at the end of the course to receive this accreditation

5 Week Qi-Gong Course For The Earth Phase of Late Summer  When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time Dates: August 27th, September 3rd, 10th (this class will be at 10am), 17th and 24th Price: £50 (concessions available please do get in touch) Suitable for everyone no matter your experience During this course we will use Qigong forms, meditations, and healing sounds, focusing on the Earth element and its relationship to our body. The Earth element relates to the organs of digestion, the stomach, pancreas and spleen, to our flesh and muscles, to our sense of taste, and to our healthy robust immune system. It guides us to feel grounded and connected to the world around us, letting go of our worries, so we can come into our calm and healthy balanced centre. Where we can access our own natural health and vitality and connect to the sweetness of life. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included:  Five live zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a simple Qigong form for the Earth Element Guided meditations Explore the 6 Healing sounds for each organ of the body. Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? 🍃 Reconnect with your body 🍃 Relax your mind 🍃 Improve mental clarity 🍃 Improve circulation 🍃 Enhanced breathing 🍃 Stronger immune system 🍃 Healthy hormone balance 🍃 Less physical tension 🍃 Reduced pain 🍃 More energy 🍃 Less stress and anxiety 🍃 Connect to self – Connect to life 🍃 Come into harmony with your inner nature 🍃 Expanded awareness of the mystery of the universe Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

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Nicola will help us to explore how our language and imagery for God plays out in prayer and spirituality, taking into account feminist and other critiques of dominant patriarchal and hierarchical God language and imagery. The evening will include input from Nicola, use of prayer and poetry, conversation in small groups and interaction with the speaker. Nicola Slee is a theologian, writer, poet and spiritual director. Nicola has wide-ranging experience of adult education and has a particular interest in feminist theology, practical theology and the role of poetry and the arts in Christian education and life. She has written numerous books and articles, exploring feminist theology, liturgy, spirituality, and much more. She is Professorial Research Fellow at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, Birmingham; Professor of Feminist Practical Theology (the Queen’s chair) at The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Visiting Professor at the University of Chester. The main input will be recorded and made available on request. A reading list will be made available after the event.

Self-help and relaxation skills and exercises for stressed, burned out SEN parents and carers

Pilates is a great way to get your body moving, with low resistance body weight exercises it is suitable for any fitness level. If you work from home or are just wanted to improve yourself then look no further One to one sessions can be catered to your fitness needs and/or goals

STGO Abnormal Loads

A practical approach to Data Governance, giving you the information you need to design and implement successfully a Data Governance Framework that is right for your organisation.

Online MHFA England mental health first aid course delivered by Registered Mental Health Nurses from Mindmaps Wellbeing. Why choosing Mindmaps Wellbeing is a good choice for your mental health training. The MHFA England RRP is £325pp, our rate is £300pp and our fee includes: ✅ Instructor led training sessions over two days ✅ Course Manual ✅ Workbook ✅ Handy Cue Card ✅ MHFAider Certificate upon completion Plus, exclusively when you choose Mindmaps Wellbeing, it also includes: ✅ Your instructors are Registered Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Educators (They of course have their own lived experiences too, which they bring to the course, ensuring the content is brought to life). ✅ Access to our online MHFAider peer support groups moderated by the instructor team. ✅ Access to MINDWELL companion for resources, self-care, and ongoing guidance to support you in the role as a MHFAider. ✅ Advanced Delegate Plan – This allows delegates to book onto our open courses on dates that suit, with the best value on course fees available. For a little extra: ✅ Quarterly Facilitated MHFAider Forum – to provide ongoing expert support and guidance. ✅ Organisational MINDWELL Companion tailored for your workplace / organisation.